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Rusted Root’s frontman talks touring, songwriting and their 20th anniversary The music of Rusted Root is characterized by African beats, folk-rock guitar strummings and Eastern-style layered vocal harmonies. Such a combination of global elements is what brought them fame in the ‘90s to solidify their stance in American music. In this decade, they’re recording another album, filming a full-length documentary and touring the U.S. in anticipation of their 20th anniversary. Bethany Turner speaks with Michael Glabicki, the man who gives Rusted Root their uplifting lyrics and distinguished sound, before the band’s stop at Brooklyn Arts Center on Friday, September 30. Read the article to find out how you can win free tickets to the show. Photo by Duane Reider.

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Late night Funnies “The Tea Party is forming its own debt super committee that will meet this week at a Florida Denny’s. You do not want to be the waiter that adds the tax to their check.” —Conan O’Brien “President Obama addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He opened up with a joke: ‘The American dollar is strong.’” —Jimmy Kimmel “The military’s policy of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ is officially over. Don’t confuse this with President Obama’s economic policy, which is, ‘Don’t ask, I don’t want to talk about it.’” —Jay Leno “A new survey shows that one in five Americans believe that God steers the economy. Mystery solved: God is Chinese.” —Conan O’Brien “Moammar Gadhafi released an audio message saying that he’s still in power and just ‘temporarily’ going underground. Sure, just like my local Blockbuster is ‘temporarily’ closing its doors.” —Craig Ferguson “China is now grading restaurants’ hygiene using smiley faces and frown faces. Really? Who do they have working on this stuff in China—kids? ...Oh.” –Jimmy Fallon “Since when does math settle anything? Like evolution, I believe math is just a theory.” —Stephen Colbert “There’s a big fight within the Republican party because of Rick Perry’s decision to give girls the HPV vaccine, which the right wing hates because it’s a mandate. Republicans hate the word mandate almost as much as they hate an actual man date.” –Bill Maher

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on the next Planning Commission meeting in which special use permits will be discussed.

7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd shares the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy ................. 8-27 8-10 theatre: Gwenyfar dives into absurdist theatre with two UNCW productions: ‘The Room’ and ‘The Bald Soprano’; Shea Carver gets her Elvis fix with ‘All Shook Up.’

14-15 art: Alex Pompliano celebrates painter Henry Jay MacMillan; Sarah Richter has the scoop on a Projekte event to promote mental health advocacy.

16 gallery listings: Check out what’s hanging in local art galleries.

18-20 music: Joselyn McDonald rocks out with Jacksonville-based Black Hellatones; Bethany Turner has a convo with Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabicki; Banned Books Week ends with a musical finale as Bob Workmon presents banned opera from centuries past.

22-25 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

27 film: Anghus says ‘Drive’ is full of style but not substance.

grub & guzzle .............28-31 28-31 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide!

extra! extra! ................. 32-55 32 books: Tiffanie Gabrielse sits down with Sean McCartney, author of ‘The Treasure Hunters Club’ series.

34 decoding ink: Justin Emery gets the skinny on the 16 tats of Josh Russell.

36 fact or fiction: Read part 20 of Ichabod C.’s winning creative writing installation, “It Makes Me

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38 fund-raiser: The brand-new downtown bar, support of The Badass Project. Newman. Find out what to do in town with our calendar; winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope; and check out the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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4 LIVE LOCAL 6 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING 10 NEWS OF THE WEIRD

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encore asked the candidates to answer questions related to their support for our local economy. We are in effect hiring people to manage our money and plan our future. Thus, if we do not ask them to think about and invest in our local economy, we cannot expect them to do it. Over the next few weeks, we will bring you interviews with many of the candidates. We ask you to read carefully and vote critically—but most importantly, vote on November 8th! This week encore asked Laura Padgett, a current city council member, to answer questions about her “Buy Local” consciousness and re-election campaign. Here is how it unfolded. encore (e): Are you familiar with either the Buy Local ILM movement or the national one? Laura Padgett (LP): Yes, I have read about both and think these are a good way to stimulate our local economy and also to provide fresher produce for our citizens. I see two parts of these movements: to support local farmers,and [encourage] local services, retailers and contractors. I have always urged our staff to award projects to local businesses, within what is allowed by law. e: In our current economic climate, do you feel the movement is important to the Cape Fear region? LP: I am supportive of the UNCW Entrepreneur Program, as well as the Small Business Center at CFCC, as far as it is reasonable for city council to be involved. Any effort that is successful to bring larger businesses and the city’s efforts to keep city employees working helps small business because they are sources of customers. I think the city should be more proactive in economic development and the marketing of our business environment. I was a member for several years of the Economic Development Council started at UNCW and was a member of the board of the Cape Fear Regional

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Community Development Corporation. I have owned my own small business. e: Do you support policy to reinforce it? LP: City council can only make its own buying decisions and cannot make UNCW, the community colleges and the school system buy locally. I have always encouraged our purchasing department to buy local if they can—some goods or services are not available locally. The state has recently loosened bid laws to allow more flexibility in local governments’ efforts to use local contractors. There are some times when we are required to take the lowest bid. e: Do you frequent farmers’ markets? What are your thoughts on the place of agriculture within our local economy? LP: I have been to the downtown farmers’ market but would not say I frequent it due to time constraints. I am definitely supportive of farmers’ markets and enjoy buying there. Wilmington is a city, not an agricultural center, but as the largest city in our region, our economy is influenced by the well-being of our region, which is still rural in many places. The same is true that Wilmington’s economic health influences the surrounding region. Regional agriculture does impact Wilmington. e: What percentage of your consumer spending do you dedicate toward locally owned businesses (farms and foods included)? Chain stores and restaurants? Shopping on the Internet? LP: Guesswork here—probably 65 percent in local businesses and local services. I tend to be a loyal consumer so businesses that locally meet my needs, I return to. The biggest chain shopping I do is at the grocer, so probably 25 percent goes to chain stores. I tend to frequent locally owned restaurants, so they would be part of the 65 percent. I do shop on the Internet, but usually after not finding something locally—10 percent.

e: What is your position on film incentives? LP: I support them and work to get legislative support for them. I believe the film industry is a huge addition to our economy. In the early ‘90s, it was about $300 million, but as other states and locales have competed for that business, we have seen it fall to around $90 million and less in some years. Although film crews living here impact our economy beyond those numbers. This year, with the latest film to announce their work here, the impact on our economy will go over $100 million once again. I also think the film industry adds significantly to our quality of life by its support of arts and culture. e: What is your position on incentives to attract new businesses to our area? LP: I have supported incentives to attract new business as I have supported film incentives, but I have never felt that the incentives should be the only way to lure businesses here. Some communities have made the mistake of providing too large a direct financial incentive only to see a business leave in a few years. I think we have to sell our quality of life, but in many cases, businesses will not look or barely look if there are no incentives to attract them. Our Enterprise Fund has done well in that there are benchmarks for receiving those incentives, so that tax revenue increases occur in conjunction with the payment of the incentive. e: Do you support any sort of tax breaks or rewards for existing small businesses that provide jobs and pay into the tax base? LP: I cannot support tax breaks for existing businesses, generally, because that tax break would have to be made up among the remaining tax payers, whereas attracting new business to the area brings in additional customers for those existing small businesses. I do support small businesses and am open to ideas from them that help to keep them here. I would like to see a program that would provide some incentives to small businesses to expand.

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intensive industry, intensive meetings: SUPs could strengthen or weaken at next commissioners’ meeting

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know, there has been a call to update Wilmington’s local zoning laws held since 1969 for intensive industries (i.e. companies producing acetylene, cement, chlorine, corrosive acid, fertilizer, insecticides, poisons, explosives, petroleum products, coal and radioactive materials). Its update will mandate an inclusion of a special use permit (SUP) for new industries like Titan America (i.e. Carolinas Cement) to apply for prior to actually breaking ground— something citizens have been fighting for many years via the local coalition Stop Titan Action Network. After attending the Wilmington Planning Commission hearing back in August, encore published “Concerned Citizen: Voting for a Voice,” to shed light on the permit and the hearing that would surely send it on to the county commissioners for approval. However, the board tabled the draft yet again until the next hearing, which took place on September 1st. After the decision—or lack thereof, depending on how one sees it—well over

ry by Shannon Gent sioners Meeting County Commis m. Mon., 10/3, 6 p. ty Cour thouse un Co New Hanover streets 3rd and Princess 100 residents, including parents, teachers, doctors and students, attended the hearing. It showed the planning board that Wilmingtonians care about zoning changes—more so, they care about having a say in which these industries move into their town. For good reason, too. Without a special use permit, New Hanover County continues to have a revolving door for industry to walk in and out, like a bank without so much as a security camera or lock on the vault. Amending industrial zoning to include the SUP would close the revolving door to potentially threatening business. Though amendments were approved by the planning board at the beginning of September, the changes are still not set in

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stone. The next and expectantly final step will be at the county commissioners’ meeting, held October 3rd. If passed by our elected commissioners, these changes will allow community engagement when new intensive industries wish to produce harmful materials or waste near our homes and businesses. This is a chance for any proposing industry to be an open book and fully explain their project, to demonstrate how the project will be developed, to minimize any negative effects on the community, and to highlight potential positive contributions it will bring to the community as well. The updates, with the adoption of the SUP process, are not meant to discourage new industry but simply provide them the

opportunity to allow our community, our planning board and our commissioners to have input on projects destined to affect us all. If the industry is not interested in that opportunity, perhaps it isn’t in Wilmington’s best interest to do business with them. Again, this is not about ending progression or suppressing economic growth; it’s about citizens having the right to fully understand how—and if—said growth will be achieved. On Monday, October 3rd at 6 p.m. the county commissioners will consider these revisions to the zoning regulations and the special use permit. They could still make more changes, potentially strengthening or even weakening these regulations during the meeting. It is of the utmost importance that Wilmingtonians attend the public hearing to show their elected officials that accountability exists for their decision. Hopefully, citizens will hear their cries for change.

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with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY The medical establishment generally regards placentas (afterbirth) as biohazardous waste, but to New York City placenta chef Jennifer Mayer, they are a nutrient-laden meat that can alleviate postpartum depression and aid in breast milk production (among other so-far-unverified benefits). Mayer typically sets up in clients’ own kitchens, she told New York magazine for an August story. Some placentas are “really intense, with grief or sadness or uncertainty.” Others might be “joyful,” “big and round.” Mayer’s method: Drain the blood, blot dry, cook for a half-hour (leaving something resembling brisket), chop into slivers, dehydrate overnight (rendering it jerky-like). For a popular touch, Mayer then grinds it in a blender and pours the powder into several dozen (one-a-day) capsules. Possibly Be True The Learning Channel’s “Toddlers & Tiaras” series has pushed critics’ buttons enough with its general support of the competitive world of child beauty pageants, but a recent episode provoked unusually rabid complaints, according to a September New York Post report. Mother Lindsay Jackson had costumed her 4-year-old Maddy as “Dolly Parton” anatomically correct (chest and backside) Dolly Parton. The Post described Maddy as “embarrass(ed)” at her chest when another 4-year-old pointed at her and asked, “What is that?” (Ultimately, the judges liked Maddy for “sweetest face.”) Things You Didn’t Think Existed: World Record for Length of Tonsils: Justin Werner, 21, of Topeka, Kan., was certified in July by the Guinness Book, with tonsils measuring 2.1 inches and 1.9 inches, respectively. The old “champion” was Justin Dodge of Milwaukee. Global Competition in Dominos: The breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia will be the site, in October, of the world domino championship. (Twenty-five countries belong to the International Domino Federation.) Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Rob Dickerson finally received his Purple Heart this summer, four years after he was seriously wounded in a rocket attack in Iraq and two years after he began a paperwork battle with the Army to “prove” his injury. Recently, the Army had apologized and mailed him the award, but it arrived C.O.D., leaving Dickerson to pay the $21 fee. (The Army subsequently reimbursed Dickerson the fee, but Dickerson said he hasn’t been able to cash the check, in that it was erroneously made out to “Roy Dirksen.”) Inexplicable Madrid’s Getafe soccer club, struggling for customers, startled Spain this summer by commissioning a porn movie, with zombies, hoping to attract more fans. As if that were not quixotic enough, it then tied the movie to

a campaign to solicit sperm-bank donations. Explained the film’s producer, Angel Torres, “We have to move a mass of fans to seed the world with Getafe supporters.” A promo for the film follows a Getafe fan, armed with a copy of the movie for his viewing pleasure, as he disappears into a clinic’s private cubicle to fulfill his donation. Unclear on the Concept “Do You See the Blimp Who Robbed You?”: In August, 400-pound Eric Kenley, 48, won a new trial for his two New York City robbery convictions after appeals court judges realized that the police lineup that identified him was unfair, in that he was apparently much fatter than the other men in his lineup. The police had attempted to compensate by using larger-than-average men and by presenting them all seated, to minimize the weight difference. Obviously intense about potential child-trafficking, the government of Quebec, Canada, requires strict proof of a live birth, certified by a doctor or licensed midwife. However, the waiting list to hire either one is long, and Heather Mattingsly went with an unlicensed midwife, whose word the Directeur de l’etat civil declined to accept. Four months after the birth, the agency ordered Mattingsly to submit to a vaginal examination. After “calls from the media” (according to a Montreal Gazette report) persuaded the agency that such an exam was useless, it finally agreed, on Aug. 26, to grant a birth certificate if Mattingsly submitted a doctor-certified copy of her pre-birth ultrasound. You’re Doing It Wrong: Jason Dean, 24, was arrested in Ringgold, Ga., in August and charged with false imprisonment after he waited in the parking lot of a Taco Bell, approached an 18-year-old woman and handcuffed her to himself. After her screams brought others to come help her, Dean explained that he had been trying for several months to get the woman to go out with him but that she had so far refused. A New York Times obituary for former lead singer Jani Lane of the heavy metal band Warrant revealed that Mr. Lane’s birth name (he was born a year after Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President John F. Kennedy) was John Kennedy Oswald. Rebellious musicians (Warrant’s debut album was “Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich”) often adopt provocative stage names to enhance their image, but Mr. Lane must be one of the very few to have abandoned a provocative birth name in favor of a bland one. Least Competent Criminals No Respect: The man who approached tellers at the Eastern Bank in South Boston on Aug. 25 eventually fled empty-handed, but only after one teller had refused his order for “all your money” (she told him she was “closed”) and another had scolded him for

breaking into the front of the adjacent line and for not removing his hoodie. A man dressed as Gumby was ignored by a 7-Eleven clerk when he tried to rob the store in Rancho Penasquitos, Calif., on Sept. 5. The clerk told “Gumby” not to waste his time, and “Gumby” finally fled. The clerk had such little respect for “Gumby” that he did not even report the “robbery”; it came to light only when his boss was reviewing surveillance video. Update Richard Kreimer (whose appearances in “News of the Weird” in 1991 and 2006 achieved “Classic” status earlier this year) is back, apparently still defiantly malodorous. He recently filed four lawsuits against NJ Transit, alleging that he has been illegally prevented from boarding trains just because he is homeless. (NJ Transit says his behavior and lack of hygiene irritate passengers.) A former Kreimer lawyer told the Newark Star-Ledger in August that Kreimer virtually runs “sting” operations, waiting for people to offend him so he can sue. Kreimer, who tape records all his conversations, told the Star-Ledger that the lawsuits will continue, although he looks forward to one day being able to “close my law practice.” However, for now, he says, “Business is booming.”

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27 FILM 18-25 MUSIC

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prises “The Bald Soprano” by Eugene Ionesco and “The Room” by Harold Pinter; it makes for an interesting combination. Both plays are frequently produced and published with another work. “The Room” and “The Birthday Party” often act as pairings, and “The Bald Soprano” has been running with “The Lesson” in France for over 50 years. Part of the mission of university theatre is to produce works that have importance in the cannon of dramatic literature but have, shall we say, limited boxoffice appeal. Having a built-in audience in the form of the student body and resources of the school to draw upon, as well as a mission to educate not only their students but to provide a cultural resource for the campus and the community, university theatre has done much to keep alive many lesser-known works (a good example would be UNCW’s production of Shakespeare’s “King John” a few years ago). That is not to say that neither Pinter nor Ionesco have any draw, but it is limited compared to a big, well-known musical. Theatre of the absurd is just that: absurd. The deconstruction of societal mores which typified the post-war period leading to the 1960s was ripe for creating an externalist art form to capture the ridiculousness of the shifting values and crumbling power structure of society, and the emptiness of the individual life. Harold Pinter’s work is usually depressing and at best confusing. “The Room” provided him a careerlaunching piece of work that takes place in a British bedroom, set in a large rooming house. Rose (Laura Higginson) is trying to get her husband Bert Hudd

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(James Northrop) fed and ready to deliver something in his van on a cold, windy, snowy night. Their landlord, Mr. Kidd (Alex Holland), comes in to tell Rose that there is a man in the basement, who has been waiting to see her without Hudd around for a few days; the urgency to see him now becomes apparent. Then a couple named Mr. and Mrs. Sands (Davis Byrd and Alex Acuff) arrive looking for a room to rent. Things go from bad to worse. The cast works well with this confusing and challenging script, but Higginson as Rose really deserves recognition for her role. In times like this, I wish we had some sort of theatre awards around here like a local Tony, because this is performance that should be nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role. First, her accent was strong and realistic and maintained consistently throughout the piece. Secondly, she made Rose a real and sympathetic character in a sea of insanity. It wasn’t just that she got the mechanics right—but she brought humanity to the stage in a basically inhumane show. The premise of the evening is that the two shows share the same set. At intermission the dressing of one piece is removed and changed for the dressing of the second. The hard, grey world of borderline poverty in Britain is replaced by upper middle-class style. To say it was great and the costuming wonderful should be unnecessary. With a full set shop, costume shop and student crew getting credits at their disposal, it would be pretty inexcusable not to turn out a high level of production value. The lighting for “The Room,” with the window special and the snow effect was particularly well done. The second half of the evening, Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano,” is funny and more light-hearted. The

show opens with Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Owen Hickle-Edwards and Maria Katsadouros) sitting in their living room after dinner, discussing their meal and assorted friends. We meet their maid, Mary (Hannah Smith), and the friends they have been expecting, Mr. and Mrs. Martin (Nick Williams and Tori Keaton). On a somewhat false alarm, the local fire chief (Bobby Romadka) arrives. Things begin to deteriorate, and language breaks down. Tina Howe of “Coastal Disturbances” fame has turned in a wonderful translation with a strong rhythm and flow to the text. Ionesco once said he got the inspiration for the show from the mundane repetitive conversations portrayed in recorded language courses. Sadly, both Hickle-Edwards and Katsadouros are seniors and will be graduating soon. I have really enjoyed their work at UNCW and will miss getting to see them onstage (unless, of course, they stick around for their foray in the greater Wilmington theatre scene). In “The Bald Soprano,” they not only play off each other well but really embrace the absurdity of the script. But it is Hannah Smith as Mary who really steals the show. The maid is such an incongruous character with the rest of the cast; she breaks the fourth wall, she contradicts the established plot, and she borders on realistic. Smith gives her vitality and strength. The humor of “The Bald Soprano” is accessible and delightful, a welcome release after the stark world of “The Room.” The pairing works well for leaving the audience on an upbeat vibe. I look forward to more mid-century absurdity in UNCW’s season with their February 2012 production of Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s “The Visit,” directed by Ed Wagenseller.

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of magic; it just takes over the body and soul!” In a nutshell, Jordan Roberts as Natalie Haller/Ed makes a spot-on claim in the debut of the Thalian Association’s season opener, “All Shook Up.” After all, a jukebox musical should nail its namesake: the music. This production magnifies the sound of Elvis’ catalog, from its title number to “It’s Now or Never,” “Love Me Tender” to “Roustabout,” and all other hits in between. First and foremost, applause and ovation (many times over) goes to the show’s conductor, Jonathan Barber, and his brilliantly hip band: Joseph Hughes (synthesizer), Bob Russell (guitar), Gary Steele (guitar), Rob Murphrey (drums), Mike Hickman (bass) and Victoria McLamb (reeds). Without their soulmoving, head-bobbing, foot-tapping dose of funky bass lines, jaunty piano tickles, and groove-inducing rhythm guitar licks, the show’s momentum would have floundered. My only complaint is not being able to watch them perform in the orchestra pit. However, it very well would have deterred from the outstanding cast of 20-plus who really put the swagger in this hip-gyrating show. Simply put: “All Shook Up” is fun. Downright convivial to the nth degree. It’s campy, it’s cheesy, it knows no subtlety, and that’s why it works. Oh, and for those unaware: It’s not about Elvis, either. Set in small-town Midwest America in 1955, “All Shook Up” follows Chad, a motorcycleridin’, leather-jacket wearin’, music-lovin’ roustabout, who rolls into town to have his bike fixed and meanwhile swoons the ladies while transforming the conservatives into his very progressive way of life. He overthrows the Mamie Eisenhower Decency Act, which doesn’t allow its townfolk to wear tight jeans, listen to rock ‘n’ roll music or neck. As the case may be, not only does Chad bring life back to the town, he does so by prompting acceptance of interracial relationships and allowing undertones of homosexuality to course their way through a loose plot centered around love. It’s all set to the lyrics of Elvis, using songs to convey dialogue and even prompt callbacks from a different tune. After a while, especially in the repetitive “One Night With You,” it gets a little old. However, that the music is arranged in a new fashion, mashing together songs or restyling them for a different take on the classics, makes up for any redundancy. Carrying the music’s infectious kaleidoscope of sound is a colorful cast across the board of ages. Teens, young adults and mature adults come together to make everyone feel 16 again. Of its lead: Joey Stephens as the rebellious roustabout. He’s typical in every lip curl, hip swivel and miasmatic aplomb. Yet,

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he’s removed of the “Billy Badass” persona many presume of a James Dean wannabe. Instead, the rebel comes with a hefty dose of silliness, as heard from his colloquialisms like “jiggly wiggly” or “hot diggity dog!” Thus it’s hard to believe Chad as much of a threat—but perhaps that’s just easy to say when comparing him to today’s “Chads.” Still, Stephens is likable and look-able. Tall, dark and handsome, he sings with a charming drawl (“That’s All Right”), while his dance moves seem relegated to the standard hip rolls (“Jailhouse Rock”). While many expect the rebel to stand out most, I have to say his sidekick, “Little Man” or Dennis, played by Nate Kistler, proves a much more engaging watch—only because Kistler really dials up nerdy simpleton most wonderfully. Every interaction with Chad is desperate bliss as Dennis tries to go from geek to chic. Kistler’s slouchy mien, buckled knees and exaggerated frown lines work tenfold. His pining stare turns into fiery passion with a lovely outcome in the second-act solo, “It Hurts Me.” A natural badass seemingly emerges deep from within, making him his own roustabout in some smart, loving way. Roberts as Natalie/Ed brings an easeful portrayal to the town grease-monkey-of-atomboy. She also falls hard for Chad despite having her best friend Dennis vying for her attention. Roberts pulls off the antithesis of a girlie girl without forceful expectancy. She sings with grace and has a pop-infused voice, offering a perfect balance of technical training and plain innate talent. She’s quite cute and really likable in her girl-to-boy transformation as Ed. Only qualm: When she sings as Ed, it’s clear he’s a she; but, honestly, I don’t suspect there’s any way to retrain a person’s vocal range with minimal prep time. Of the veteran actors onstage, Steve Gallian as Jim is downright adorable. He pulls off one of his most memorable roles, as he showcases a sweet goofiness in “Blue Suede Shoes.” He lives up to the words of Sylvia, his soon-to-be wife: “You look like James Dean entering an old-folks home.” Played by Stephanie Holland Newkirk, Sylvia is the town mother in a sense, offering advice and comfort to everyone who crosses her path. Newkirk’s soft affection is matched with a blazing sarcasm, giving her that umph of memorability. “There’s Always Me” wraps up her role perfectly and emotes a

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BREAKING THE RACIAL DIVIDE: Steve Gallian and Stephanie Holland Newkirk portray Jim and Sylvia in Thalian Assocaition’s jukebox musical, “All Shook Up.” Courtesy of Thalian Association

sense of understated vivacity. Karri F. Compton as Mayor Matilda Hyde is animated in a righteous kind of way. But don’t the reverent always have secrets to hide? Her “Devil in Disguise” scene is amusing, especially with its unexpected dose of boisterous choreography coming from Sheriff Earl (Mike Thompson). Though the good versus evil translation is literal, it’s cheery nonetheless. Other standout performances go to those perpetuating the continuation of the love triangle—err, hexagon. Miss Sandra as the museum curator (and the love of Chad’s and Jim’s eyes) maintains the sense of a crazed cougar onstage, which is quite appropriate for her solo, “Let Yourself Go.” This scene alone is a knockout, as the live statue garden comes to life in a creepy confinement. Keisha Wynn as Lorraine performs with refined, operatic-like vocals. They work against the verbosity of JJ Niemann’s character, Dean—Lorraine’s love. But where Neimann really takes off, quite literally, is in every dance number portrayed with the ensemble. He is a force onstage, pronouncing every arm extension and maximizing fancy footwork, even evolving into acrobatics on some level. The entire ensemble cast of singers and dancers are a joy in their collective numbers. The barflies, Amanda Hunter, Molly Lankford and Lauren Mazzolla, especially stand out with

va-va-voom. Much acknowledgement goes to Mary Beth Henderson’s choreography. Though sometimes a person would fall out of sync, in the end it didn’t matter. Who’d believe repressed townspeople to be perfect in their back flips and spins anyhow? The set design from Scenic Asylum deserve kudos for seamless transitions. From bar to museum to fairgrounds to mechanic shop, it truly made the grade with each backdrop. The same goes to the lighting crew, especially for their illuminated bars in the cellblocks of “Jailhouse Rock.” Nothing goes unnoticed when the chips fall in all the right places. Director Steve Vernon has a hit on his hands in guiding a large cast through his first musical. The cheeseball fest has humor and enlivenment. He handles the heavy-handed themes so that the show is peppy not preachy. Based on the book by Joe DiPietro—and on William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”— when “All Shook Up” debuted on Broadway in 2005, some critics frowned upon the absurdity of its progressive storyline in an era that had yet to see civil rights. Historical inaccuracies aside, an abstract—if far-fetched—idea that the world could have existed differently then is appealing. What if we were more accepting and less judgemental on societal mores 60 years ago? Just imagine where we’d be today (no Prop 8, maybe?). “All Shook Up” delightfully suspends our disbelief in a hopeful message which only tires when being criticized for the light-hearted escapade it portrays. Clearly, this jukebox musical is more about the romp than the circumstance.

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art heritage: Celebrating Jay Miller MacMillan’s stamp on Wilmington

he wrighTsville beach museum of History pays tribute to a legend in the Wilmington art community with “An Afternoon with Henry Jay MacMillan.” On October 2nd, the museum will host an intimate afternoon with an exhibit of seldomseen works by the nationally known artist. All compiled from private collections, there will be personal anecdotes shared from art experts, family and friends of MacMillan as well. Madeline Flagler, director of Wrightsville Beach Museum, finds it fitting that they are commemorating MacMillan’s work, as he owned a house and studio on 5 Asheville Street on Wrightsville Beach. “We aren’t displaying anything that is from a public collection,” Flagler says. “We contacted people from the community who we know had [MacMillan’s art] and asked them to bring the work in. A lot of pieces that we have are from family members and other local friends and collectors.” The museum also collaborated with Cameron Art Museum (CAM) and Cape Fear

no by Alex Pomplia Millan h Henry Jay Mac it w n oo rn te Af An 6 p.m. 10/2, 2 p.m. h Museum Wrightsville Beac Street 303 W. Salisbury useum.com Free • www.wbm Museum. To coincide with the event, CAM opened an exhibit “Henry Jay MacMillan: An Artist’s Life,” which will include pieces on loan from the Cape Fear Museum collection and will run until October 30th. Anne Brennan, director of CAM, will also speak at Wrightsville Beach Museum during the event. It’s no surprise so many local museums are getting involved; according to Flagler, MacMillan was instrumental in starting the first Museum School in Wilmington in the 1930s. This is just one of the few contributions he made to our area;s art scene. Born in 1908 in our fair port city, MacMillan began studying art in his early teenage

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Henry Jay MacMillan (American, 19081991): Fort Belvoir (Study for mural depicting training exercises in improvised bridge construction at the Engineer Replacement Training Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia), 1942. Gouache on paper. Courtesy of the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science.

years. When he was 18, he headed north to study at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts (later renamed Parsons the New School of Design) to study architecture and interior design. He graduated from the school’s Paris branch in 1929, and continued to study at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and the Woodstock School of Art. After working several years for interior design firms in Washington, D.C. and New York, MacMillan returned to Wilmington. In 1937, he founded the N.C. Professional Artists’ Club, which organized shows and exhibits around the state. The following year he held his first major exhibit of watercolors at Wilmington’s Cape Fear Hotel. Along with his mother and his sister, Helen, he was among the organizers of the beloved yet short-lived Wilmington Museum of Art, heading the museum’s art school, organizing class schedules, recruiting teachers and teaching classes in art history. In 1941

MacMillan designed interior decorations for Thalian Hall and supervised its painting, which was done by his family, students and volunteers. However, his best-known works come from a period in his life one wouldn’t expect. During WWII in 1942, he was inducted into the Army in the European front against Germany. His talents must have been noticed, because he was later commissioned by the Army to paint scenes of the places he visited during his service, which included: North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, Belgium, Holland and Germany. He created a major body of watercolors and sketches documenting wartime destruction, battlefield landscapes and everyday military life. These works can now be seen at the Cape Fear Museum under the title “Behind the Lines.” MacMillan eventually returned to New York to instruct at Parsons but could not stay away from Wilmington for long. In 1956 he returned and settled back into his old home at 118 S. Fourth Street, now known as The Camellia Cottage which is operated as a bed-and-breakfast. He died in 1991 in the same house where, as a child, his passion for art blossomed.

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therapeutic self-expresssion: Raising awareness of mental illness through art

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functioned on the margins of society. Viewed as different, abnormal and challengers against the conventions of society, their work often was ignored because it didn’t prescribe to acceptable customs. Fast-forward several hundred years: Art now is viewed as a form of self-expression. Artists relegated to the margins of society for their unstable behavior, such as Vincent Van Gogh, are now perceived as geniuses of the 20th century. His work examines his personal battle with mental illness and possesses an introspective beauty that has captivated the world for over 100 years. Van Gogh’s artwork now adorns the walls of the world’s finest museums and proves that people should not be marginalized due to their differences. Although Van Gogh’s societal marginalization occurred in the late 19th century, prejudices against those suffering from mental illness still exist in our society. Bonnie England, owner of Projekte, and organizer of the “Flowers and Volcanoes: Raising Awareness of Mental Illness,” states, “Society wants to squash their [the mentally ill] voices and not let them be heard.” England’s own work with special needs children over the last 10 years has fostered her desire to provide “a platform and room for them to recognize their talents.” When contacted by her art therapist friend, Deb Shoemaker, about exhibiting the artwork of some clients, England saw this as an opportunity to promote awareness in the community. England hopes the exhibition will “encourage the community to participate and be aware of the help and support that others need.” The exhibition features the work of three local artists: Russell Noah, Sharon Dali and Mike Hack. Their drawings will be on display, and a short film by Hack will also play during the kick off the “Flowers and Volcanoes” art exhibition. The name derives from the art-

r by Sarah Richte lcanoes Flowers and Vo 8 p.m. 9/30, 6 p.m. et • 523 S. 3rd Stre ry Projekte Galle te.com www.theprojek gton Walk The NAMI Wilmin ington.org www.namiwilm ists’ drawings whose subject matter contains such. A piece by Sharon Dali focuses on a brightly colored, visually interesting floral design that appears to dance across the page. The flowers possess a familiarity to their natural counterparts but also maintain a whimsical nature. From the heart-shaped petals in the lower left corner, to the sense of movement that reverberates through the entire image, Dali has brought the blooms to life. To promote mental health advocacy, England partnered with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, which operates in all 50 states and aims to provide support, hope and education to communities and families. Through advocacy and research efforts, NAMI is studying the brain to provide new, more effective treatments for those affected by mental illness. England says that the partnership will help NAMI’s mission: “to ensure the dignity and the lives of those that have mental illness.” Eighty percent of the proceeds are going to NAMI and the artists to continue their mission of mental health advocacy. This exhibit precedes the annual NAMI-Wilmington Walk to raise awareness, which takes place on Saturday, October 1st at Hugh MacRae Park (to sign up, visit http://www.namiwilmington.org). Art functions for everyone—from Van Gogh to contemporary artists—as a form of therapy. Artistic creation is the most authen-

tic form of self-expression. Support the NAMI cause and the artists behind it this Friday night at the opening of “Flowers and Volcanoes,” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; admission is free.

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galleryguide| Artfuel.inc 1701 Wrightsville Ave 910 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave and 17th street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Vol. 28: Works by Jason Jones, Michelle Connelly, Greg Whaley and Drew Swinson. Caffe Phoenix 35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am – 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am – 4pm Currently showing Debra J Napp’s Retro & Whimsy a collection of large photographs on canvas featuring old neon signs, Highway 66 landmarks and capricious carnival images. DJ managed photo studios in New York City before moving to Wilmington in 1993. Her photos have been published in Environmental Magazine, The WECT Calendar, and a photo of wild ponies won second place in a photo contest in Southport. The show will hang until October 9th with an artist’s reception Sunday October 2nd from 4-7 pm.

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ity of aquatic life forms, with her koi pond series representing a major part of her work for the show. Color Infusion” will remain on display through October 22nd. New Elements Gallery, now celebrating 26 years, is located at 216 North Front Street in historic downtown Wilmington. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am until 5:30 pm or by appointment. Sunset River Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues- Sat. 10am-5pm Closed Mon. in winter sunsetrivermarketplace.com myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site. River to Sea Gallery Chandler’s Wharf (FREE parking) 225 South Water Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-3380 Tues – Sat 11-5 • Sun 1-4 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 is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. Our current exhibit “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. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

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hella good rock! Jacksonville band tours surrounding areas

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trio Black Hellatones, one of the area’s best independent progressive and soul groups, is Jacksonville—their hometown. Since 2007 the continuous closing of music halls have put undue strain on local musicians who don’t fit neatly in the metal/hard-rock category. Venues like Hooligan’s Pub and Music Hall attempt to diversify their showcases, but as Kelly Dickson, lead singer of Black Hellatones, observes, “The venues here know what works, like club night, and everyone sweats on each other. We don’t get booked.” Hellatones’ member Kazz Castañeda adds, “They want to book us, but they need a whole line up to book a night. There aren’t enough local bands that aren’t metal.” If you don’t recognize the eponym “Black Hellatones,” perhaps you have heard of the band’s previous designation—“What’s Good.” Brothers Kazz and Storm Castañeda (who attended Northside High School in Jacksonville) began an instrumental experimental/funk group in 2005. What’s Good was enormously popular in Jacksonville, Wilmington and Greenville, as they played shows with a diverse group of musicians, from metal to indie rock. When Mark Neil, the group’s bassist, relocated to Raleigh in 2010, Kazz and Storm shifted gears; their side project became the main event. “We had auditioned Kelly to sing for What’s Good,” Kazz says. “And she did well. She did really well. But we never got that going … I wanted a vocalist.” “I didn’t want a vocalist,” Storm insists. “I always wanted to be a straight instrumental band. In the past, especially with jazz, there were few singers, and the arrangements were always better. It’s like people have stopped listening these days. I do love singers, though; I love female singers.” It would be hard for anyone to not like Kelly Dickson’s voice. It’s pleasing in a “I don’t care if it pleases you” kind of way, always powerful and often soulful. After listening to Black Hellatones’ “Partisonotion” (more times than I care to admit), I

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couldn’t wrap my head around how a band of this aptitude can’t get booked in their own town —the “Youngest Town in America,” as we endearingly call it. Jacksonville possesses not only three high schools in its city limits but four more in the county, not to mention the plethora of young marines residing within its boundaries. It’s packed with young adults starved for entertainment. Why can’t a progressive local band that packs song after song with robust riffs and potent vocals get booked here? “It’s simple, most of those kids can’t buy beer,” Kelly offers. “So the [music venues] don’t cater to them.” “We play mostly in Wilmington at the Soapbox and other downtown spots, and in Greenville at the Tipsy Teapot,” Kazz concedes. They even have an October 1st gig booked in Greenville. “We’d love to play here though,” Kazz continues speaking of his home. “Driving every weekend to another city, playing and getting paid 20 bucks, is hard.” Recently, one of those treks to Greenville proved worthwhile. Black Hellatones were

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Rust honored to open for Holy Ghost Tent Revival. “We don’t sound like them, but our bands worked together really well,” Storm says. “It was great,” Kelly agrees. “Everyone was dancing and covered in sweat!” Living in a town, like Jacksonville, which affords few options for showcasing one’s band has caused many a talented musician to hit the road. Seemingly, they also never look back (Ryan Adams: Please, come back! We’re sorry!). Naturally, upon asking if the Hellatones plan on sticking around, their answers remain vague. “Maybe. I don’t know,” Kazz admits. “I’d love to live in Wilmington,” Kelly chimes in. “Actually, I like it here. I do,” Storm counteracts. “Because there is nothing here. I grew up here. I know what nice is, and I kinda’ like its bullshit here. I’m used to it. I’m used to hearing everybody say, ‘I hate it here.’ But it’s cool, because anywhere else I go will be better. This is my perfect base.” Having grown up in Jacksonville, I know people rarely celebrate it. More often than not, local residents even cast young male marines in a poor light. However, Kelly rebukes the assertion. “There are a lot of eclectic marines that like a mixture of music—not just hard rock,” she says. “I like that [marines] come listen to us, and when they have to move, they spread our music.” The three members of Black Hellatones identify positive aspects of living in Jacksonville, despite struggling to book shows in town. They accept that it is a sacrifice to make a career in music. Storm, who makes a living giving guitar, bass and drum lessons, adds that in order to make it, he spreads his talents. “I sit in with other bands,” he notes. “It’s not the music I love to do, but it’s a paycheck. Its worth it to be able to play the music I love.” Black Hellatones are working on their new album. They are recording this fall and winter. Listeners can hear their current tracks, (including the addicting “Partisonatio),” at http://www.reverbnation. com/blackhellatones, and catch their next performance at the Tipsy Teapot this Saturday in Greenville.

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well on their way:

Rusted Root’s frontman talks touring, songwriting and their 20th anniversary

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Root was watching 4-year-old Matilda from the 1996 movie, making pancakes when her disgustingly evil parents, the Wormwoods, left her alone at the house. I can remember myself at 7, bobbing my head to the booming voice that echoed “on my way” as Matilda whisked the batter. The band’s 1994 explosive hit became the anthem of my college roadtrips, even a decade after hitting the charts. My roommate Nina and I would tailor mixed CDs to encompass the theme of our destination—to Miami for spring break, admittedly, meant lots of Pitbull and Daddy Yankee. To Raleigh to visit her family allowed the inclusion of OAR’s “I Feel Home.” Still, no matter where our trips ended, our CDs always began with “Send Me on My Way.” We’d pull out of our driveway and hit I-40 with no caution, belting the tune through open windows. Although the line-up has changed since 1992 to include four new members, Rusted Root continues to pump out ethnic rhythyms and hypnotic lyrics—complete with enthusiastic bird-like calls and layered harmonies. The folk-rock group thrives on Afro-pop influences and has collaborated with the likes of The Grateful Dead and Dave Matthews Band. The album featuring my roadtrip theme song sold over 2 million copies. NASA engineers even chose the diddy as their wake-up music for the Mars Exploration Rover Mission. (Eat your heart out, Pitbull. Who wants to hear “I Know You Want Me” being blasted from the moon?) Today, the seven members of Rusted Root are working on their eighth album and a fulllength documentary, both to be released in March. They’re also vigorously touring the nation as if they never missed a beat. During its current tour, the band will make a stop in Wilmington at Brooklyn Arts Center on Friday, September 30th. I had a chance to speak with Michael Glabicki—the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter, and an original member of Rusted Root. Nina, this one’s for you. encore: You guys are approaching your 20th anniversary. What do you feel is the band’s biggest accomplishment of the past two decades? Michael Glabicki: I think just our longevity, really, which involves a constant search for new directions and searches within ourselves, spiritually and mentally. And just doing it as a family, on the road—I mean, if you look around, there aren’t many bands that can say they’ve been out there for 20 years. e: Have you found much has changed in the band’s style over the years?

er by Bethany Turn ot Rusted Ro h St. nter • 516 N. 4t Ce ts Ar yn kl oo Br ber 30th Friday, Septem Show 8 p.m. Doors 7 p.m. • m rooklynartsnc.co $20-25 • www.b MG: Yes and no. I think we build off of our past. We try to never let go of the past, but to make it point A. We want the next point to be B, not M. We want it to be connected. I think there’s a lineage to our sound; although, we’re constantly exploring new sounds. I think it’s as unique as when we first hit the scene and people were like, ‘Woah, where’d that come from?’ e: As the primary songwriter, what happens when you bring an idea to the band to become a finished piece? MG: I present it, and that can be very formal, or I can just sneak it in on a sound check and take people off-guard to see if they’re actually resonating with it. Liz [Berlin, vocals/percussion] and Patrick [Norman, bass/vocals] have a keen ear for structure. Sometimes I’ll have too many ideas in a song, and they’re a good perspective to have, to lean on every once in a while. Preach [Freedom, percussion] is really good on the grooves—he’s well-versed in soul, and so he brings a new thing to the table. e: Why are African and Eastern musical influences attractive to you? MG: That’s hard to say. I don’t know why. When I write music, I let it come to me. I don’t necessarily hear something and go out and search how to do that. So, it’s whatever comes through the ground and my feet, and out of my brain and my fingers playing my guitar, and then my voice. If I try to do it any other way, it doesn’t work. I’d say it fits my emotional and spiritual landscape of the time and what I need to express. e: Rusted Root is known to tour heavily. What do you appreciate about playing live for an audience? MG: Sometimes I enjoy being completely unhinged, and that can be just moving my body, or singing or taking the song in a different direction. There’s complete freedom onstage. That’s fun, but at times I enjoy showing off well thought-out ideas, hitting people with a strong emotion or lyric. I just like seeing people and playing music for them—their expressions and dance movements, or yells and screams, kind of directs the music in a way.

ORIGINAL ROOTS: Patrick Norman, Liz Berlin and Michael Glabicki are the three members of Rusted Root who’ve been in the band for 20 years. Photo credit: Duane Reider.

e: Yet you guys often return the studio. MG: I like the challenge of recording and the spontaneity—if you can make it that. It’s a lot easier to have an idea in the moment and have it get down to tape, especially if it’s something you never could recreate. I’m enjoying being able to capture that spark. e: In your most recent release [“Stereo Rodeo,” 2009], you covered Elvis’ “Suspicious Minds.” What made you want to do that? It seems different from your normal work. MG: The song has always been very powerful and mysterious. It’s such a simple song, yet it’s so murky and emotional. I was just onstage in sound check and started strumming it. The drummer added the perfect Latin beat, then we played it and the crowd went nuts, so we’ve been playing it every night ever since.

e: Your tunes have been featured in “Twister,” “Charmed” and more. What’s it like hearing your songs played in a movie or on TV? MG: That’s easiest. I can look at a visual and put music to it. It’s harder for me to listen to it on the radio. It’s kind of fun when it shows up in the movie. But if it’s just listening to it, I’d rather play it. e: Did you watch “Matilda”? MG: Yeah, I did. I remember taking my son to see “Ice Age” in the theater when he was 5 or 6. [The song] came on, and Sid’s ice skating, and [my son] stands up and points and says, ‘That’s you! That’s you, Dad!’ Tickets to the Rusted Root concert at Brooklyn Arts Center are $20 in advance, available at the venue’s website (www.brooklynartsnc. com), at their box office, or at Gravity Records. They will be $25 at the door. However, encore will give away two pairs of tickets on our Facebook page on Friday morning.

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ASHEVILLE, NC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 MOBY • TV ON THE RADIO • TANGERINE DREAM CHROMEO • FLYING LOTUS • LITTLE DRAGON • HOLY F**K THE ANTLERS • MAYER HAWTHORNE & THE COUNTY MATTHEW DEAR • ZOMBY • BEAK> • ATLAS SOUND • ANIKA • AUSTRA JOHN MAUS • LUNZPROJECT (HANS-JOACHIM ROEDELIUS AND TIM STORY) ARAABMUZIK • MIMI GOESE & BEN NEILL • WARM GHOST CAUSING A TIGER • GRIMES • SHAHZAD ISMAILY

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 THE FLAMING LIPS • STS9 • CRYSTAL CASTLES AMON TOBIN: ISAM • SUICIDE • BATTLES • DAN DEACON SBTRKT • ST. VINCENT • THE NAKED & FAMOUS • YACHT ADRIAN BELEW POWER TRIO • TWIN SHADOW BRANDT BRAUER FRICK • HANS-JOACHIM ROEDELIUS TIM HECKER • THE STICKMEN • CANT • ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER CLOUDLAND CANYON • WHAM CITY COMEDY TOUR MOON DUO • FINE PEDUNCLE BRIAN ENO “ILLUSTRATED TALK”

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 PASSION PIT • UMPHREY’S MCGEE • M83 SPECIAL DISCO VERSION: JAMES MURPHY & PAT MAHONEY GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY • CHILDISH GAMBINO • NEON INDIAN BEATS ANTIQUE • GLASSER • TORO Y MOI • EOTO • KODE9 THE DRUMS • GOLD PANDA • SAVOY • EMANCIPATOR • BATHS FAREED HAQUE + MATHGAMES • FORD & LOPATIN • ACTIVE CHILD

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ever take his ideas to paper, since the first actor to set costumed foot onstage, controversy has surrounded theater. As long as any wordsmith has dared to share his views through a script, there have been people who have supported and despised the art. On October 2nd, as part of Old Books on Front Street’s celebration of Banned Books Week, operas that were bashed by kings and bureaucrats will be shared for the delight of the public. Bob Workmon, renowned tenor and host of WHQR’s “Morning Edition,” will guide the audience through a side of theatre few have ever seen. “Eighteenth-century playwrights were more bold in their criticisms of social norms and politics,” Workmon reveals. “But they wrote for people who could afford to pay them—aristocracy.” Clearly, an outspoken composer could cause problems for the provider of his paycheck. As was the case for Mozart, a musician within a Viennese court. His famed opera “Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)” is a story of servants pulling tricks on their employers—specifically, a count who considered it his right to commemorate the wedding of his domestics by spending the first night with the bride. Two workers, Figaro and Susanna, refuse to subject to the will of the count. In the first act, Figaro sings a song reminding the count that if he wishes to dance, it is Figaro who calls the tune. The couple convinces the count that he does not want Susanna but that he is still in love with his own wife. “They turned the whole thing on its ear,” Workmon says. The play was nearly banned, save for Mozart’s sly tongue. The emperor of the real court was aware of the unrest in Paris and the revolt in America; he figured it wouldn’t be too long before a revolution erupted in France as well. “The emperor didn’t want the opera being seen,” Workmon explains. “Mozart had to persuade him to believe that it was only a harmless love story about two people willing to do anything for each other. It was almost banned—but not quite.” Mozart’s luck was rare, and few playwrights were as successful in convincing the aristocracy to let their plays exist. Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District” favored the musical stylings of 1920’s jazz. The show caught on very quickly, even becoming a favorite of Stalin. “Then someone decided American jazz was decadent—music for the lowest of the low,” the tenor quips. “Stalin changed his

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mind. One day it’s his favorite, and the next he’s saying, ‘This is not playing in any Soviet theaters again.’” Sadly, Shostakovich lacked the gusto of Mozart. He surrendered, and eventually went on to write only things he thought the Communist party would enjoy. In the Nazi era, Workmon asserts, there were many Jewish and non-Jewish composers who were openly against the Nazi regime—it’s obvious where this is going. Paul Hindemith, whose wife was Jewish, wrote “Mathis der Maler (Matthias the Painter).” “It was a story of an artist speaking truth to power,” Workmon accounts. “The Nazis didn’t like that.” The Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi drafted an opera that depicted the Swedish king’s assassination. “Un Ballo in Maschera (The Masked Ball),” so greatly offended the ruler of Sweden that he forced Verdi to change the setting to Boston. “It’s OK to kill a British viceroy,” Workmon jokes, “but not a Swedish king.” Workmon, who has performed with various opera companies throughout the state, originally intended to sing these and the other pieces he will present on Sunday. But because of the bannings, a lot of the sheet music is difficult to find, and not all of the works are suited to his voice. “I thought it would be a much greater service to the composers to present recordings of how these pieces were meant to sound.” Along with controversial classics, attendees can enjoy free snacks and wine, compliments of Old Books on Front Street. The real treat, however, comes from experiencing music that is bold enough to be quieted. “Art is about holding a mirror to ourselves, reflecting both the best and the worst in us,” Workmon insists. “It takes a great deal of courage to look into the mirror and see what is worth embracing or discarding. Banned Books Week is all about that—remembering that we have an opportunity to see the truth about ourselves. Not all art is great, but all art deserves to be seen, heard and judged on its own merits. If it is great, then it is more powerful than could ever be imagined.”

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Saturday, October 15, 2011 • 8:00pm Roya Weyerhaeuser, world renowned composer and concert pianist will perform on Thalian Hall’s historic main stage on the concert Steinway grand, which was presented to Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts as a gift by Henry and Roya Weyerhaeuser in 1999. Roya will also be accompanied on stage by young classical performers from the Wilmington area.

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Sat., Oct. 22 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the ride begins at 9:30 a.m. at Halyburton Park. A reception will follow at the Cameron Art Museum from 12-1 p.m. Pre-registration is accepted thru Oct. 20th. You may register on day of event.

The Run, Ride and Roll is a 12 mile poker run. Participants bike, run or skate on the Gary Shell Cross City Trail from Halyburton Park to Empie Park and back to the Cameron Art Museum. Along the way participants will stop at the Cameron Art Museum, Alderman Nature Preserve, Hanover Center and Empie Park and complete an activity related to each site. Participants will receive a playing card at each stop and the top 3 poker hands will receive a prize. Other activities include a bike rodeo, bicycle safety instruction, bike registrations, free helmets, vendors, exhibitions, music, food, raffles, prizes and more. The event is presented by the City of Wilmington Recreation & Downtown Services Division and the Cameron Art Museum Sponsors include Max Muscle, Hanover Center, Two-Wheeler Dealer, Wilmington RoadRunners and Encore. Supported by Cape Fear Cyclists, UNCW Obesity Prevention Initiative, Live Fit Cape Fear, and East Coast Greenway. Logo design was created by Ned Irvine.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 ACouStIC JAzz PIAno wIth JAmES JArVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 LEgrEE & zAC nyE’S ACouStIC —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 oPEn mIC nIght —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 StEVEn ComPton —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680 thE gEt Down JAm wIth mIkE FruShA AnD FrIEnDS —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 roB ronnEr —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ JAy —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 kArAokE wIth hELLz BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 gAry ALLEn’S ACouStIC oPEn mIC —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 SAI CoLLInS —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 DJBE EXtrEmE kArAokE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 CInDy hoSPEDALES —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 rogEr DAVIS & ron wILSon —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 BEArDEAtSFACE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 LIVE JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910-509-2026 JErEmy norrIS —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 kArAokE wIth DJ BrEwtAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ SIr nICk BLAnD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

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FULL OF MALONEY: Heather Maloney, a delightful songstress equipped with a guitar, will play Soapbox Laundro Lounge on Saturday, October 1st. Courtesy photo.

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 LIVE ACouStIC —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 PArLor moB —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

ThuRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 DJ LorD wALruS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 trIVIA wIth DJ —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 trIVIA wIth PArty grAS DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 kArAokE wIth SCott —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ SwEAt —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 kArAokE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 FrIED Lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-

0115 mIkE o’DonnELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ BAttLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 CAry BEnJAmIn (9Pm-12Am); DJ tImE (12-2Am) —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 CLAy CrottS —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 tom mCBrIDE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DIrty mEgA —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 kIm DICSo —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ForrESt tABor —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 kArAokE wIth DJ DAmon —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 LIVE JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 DJ

—Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DuELIng PIAnoS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 toP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 FIrEDAnCE & DrumS @ DArk, DJ mIt PSytrAnCE (11Pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Johnny AnD ELLIott From LIVE BAIt —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701

fRiDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 kArAokE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DuELIng PIAnoS —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ Dr. JonES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 DJ BAttLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

House/TecHno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 AcousTic JAzz PiAno wiTH JAmes JArvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KArAoKe —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ArTisT symPosium —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Live music —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ wiLLie sTyLez —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 KArAoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 overTyme —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 mAc AnD Juice QuArTeT wiTH PseuDo BLue AnD THe mAJesTics —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 BrenT AnD miKe —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Tom noonAn AnD JAne HouseAL —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 40 eAsT —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 392-7224 wes wArren —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; ar, will play763-3737 rusTeD rooT —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 mAssive GrAss —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 THe noseriDers —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 JAzz wiTH Benny HiLL —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ P FunK —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 cHris sTyLe —Stratusphere Entertainment, 4075 Gum Branch Rd., Ste. 6, Jacksonville; (910) 938-1900 JAcK JAcK 180 —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 GuiTArisT KeLLy JeweLL —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. DArK wATer risinG —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 FuLL DisH (8Pm-12Am, TiKi sTAGe); DJ DAne BriTT (10Pm-2Am, insiDe) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

Saturday, october 1 DJ

—Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ sir nicK BLAnD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KArAoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DueLinG PiAnos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 PiAno wiTH JAmes JArvis —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. DJ sweAT —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 DJ BATTLe —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 KArAoKe wiTH DJ micK —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 roB ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 JAson HiBLer —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 DonnA merriTT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Lynn AnD THe wAve —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 HeATHer mALoney —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 eDGe micHAeL —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 House/TecHno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Ten Toes uP —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 BuLLs on PArADe (rAGe AGAinsT THe mAcHine TriBuTe) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 AcousTic JAzz PiAno wiTH JAmes JArvis —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Honeymoon PAJAmAs (8Pm-12Am, TiKi sTAGe); DJ DAne BriTT (10Pm-2Am, insiDe) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

Sunday, october 2 L sHAPe LoT (3Pm); cLAy croTTs (8Pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KArAoKe wiTH HeLLz BeLLe —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 DJ JAy —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 Benny HiLL AnD FrienDs —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Perry smiTH (BruncH 12-2)

—Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 oPen mic cD recorDinG —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 PiAnisT HArris wALKer —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. Drew HoLcomB AnD THe neiGHBors (eArLy); oPen mic niGHT wiTH JAson JAcKson AnD Jeremy norris (LATe) —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 GALen on GuiTAr —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DJ BATTLe —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 mArK roBerTs AnD Breeze —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

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MONDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 Budweiser • $225 Heineken • $3 Gin & Tonic OPEN MIC NIGHT TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm $2 White Wolf $250 Redstripe $350 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6pm, 1/2 Priced Wine Bottle $250 Blue Moons • $250 Corona/Corona Light LIVE MUSIC: ROB RONNER THURSDAY $250 Domestic Bottles, • $3 Import Bottles, $3 Rum and Coke LIVE MUSIC: MIKE O’DONNELL 50¢ Steamed oysters and shrimp after 6pm FRIDAY ROOFTOP OPEN! DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $3 Landshark • $3 Kamikaze • $5 Bombs SATURDAY ROOFTOP OPEN! DJ Sir Charles on 2nd floor 10pm $2 Coors Light • $3 Fruit Punch shots SUNDAY $250 Corona Live Music L Shape Lot at 3pm Clay Crotts at 8pm

monday, october 3 sTeven comPTon —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 KArAoKe —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 oPen mic niGHT —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 oPen mic niGHT —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 PenGo wiTH BeAu Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 DJ ricHTermeisTer —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 BreTT JoHnson’s JAm —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 oPen mic wiTH JosH soLomon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 KArAoKe wiTH DJ @-HoLe —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ PFunK AnD cHeDr seLeKT —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

tueSday, october 4 cAPe FeAr BLues JAm —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KArAoKe wiTH DJ PArTy GrAs —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 KArAoKe wiTH miKe norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 inDie music niGHT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THe DeAD PHisH PAnic —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 cAry BenJAmin —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Live AcousTic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 coLLeGe niGHT KArAoKe —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

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Sunday-nFL Sunday TickeT $3 Domestic Schooners $2 Domestic Drafts $9.99 All You Can Eat Wings at the Bar 1/2 Priced Select Appetizers at the Bar Monday nighTFooTbaLL $3 Domestic Schooners $4 Glasses Norton Malbec Wine $5 Hemingway Daiquiris $6 Ultimate Margaritas TueSday-kidS eaT Free nighT $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts WedneSday $3 Domestic Schooners $4 Glasses Norton Malbec Wine $5 Hemingway Daiquiris $6 Ultimate Margaritas ThurSday $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts Friday-TgiF $3.50 Cosmos $2.00 Domestic Drafts SaTurday-coLLege FooTbaLL $3 Domestic Schooners $4 Glasses Norton Malbec Wine $5 Hemingway Daiquiris $6 Ultimate Margaritas Monday- Friday 1/2 Priced Appetizers from 4-7 pm & 9 pm -close at the bar Free Appetizer of the Day with purchase of a non-refillable beverage from 5-7 at the bar. SaTurday & Sunday All You Can Eat Wings $9.99 all day at the bar

Trivia wiTh DuTch from 94.5 The hawk —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DixielanD allsTars —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

Wednesday, october 5 acousTic Jazz Piano wiTh James Jarvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 legree & zac nye’s acousTic —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 oPen mic nighT —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 sTeven comPTon —The River Rat, 1 S. Front St.; 763-1680 DJ Jay —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 The geT Down Jam wiTh mike frusha anD frienDs —Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St.; 772-2424 rob ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 karaoke wiTh hellz belle —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 gary allen’s acousTic oPen mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJbe exTreme karaoke —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 angela easTerling, branDon Turner —Press 102, 102 S. 2nd St.; 399-4438 sai collins —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,2560115 Trevor hall, sai collins (9Pm) —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 Jeremy norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 karaoke wiTh DJ brewTal —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ sir nick blanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 live acousTic —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 Dr. John —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

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FRAMPY, WE LOVE YOUR WAY: Peter Frampton ascends on the Durham Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 5. Courtesy photo

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus strEEt, ralEigh, nC (919) 821-4111 9/30: The Breakfast Club 10/1: Will Hoge, James Dunn 10/4: Das Racist, Danny Brown, Despot 10/5: Conspirator, Mindelixir, Sci Fi AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 south tryon strEEt, CharlottE, nC (704) 377-6874 9/28: Chasing Change, Brandon Kirkley and the Firecrackers, Shannon McArthur 9/29: Opeth, Katatonia 9/30: Appetite for Destruction (Guns ‘n Roses tribute), Experience This (Jimi Hendrix tribute) 10/1: Shadow of Myself, 3 Quarters Dead, Dynamo, Granthams Asylum 10/2: After the Burial; Veil of Maya; Misery Signals; Within Ruins; I, Breather 10/3: Full Service THE ORANGE PEEL 101 biltmorE avEnuE, ashEvillE, nC (828) 225-5851 9/28: They Might Be Giants, Jonathan Coulton 9/30: Explosions in the Sky, Wye Oak 10/1: Bruce Cockburn 10/2: Big Sean, Cy Hi Da Prynce, Shawn Chrystopher 10/3: Mates of State, Other Lives, Yawn

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10/1 ten toes uP 10/2 drew holcoMB and the neiGhBors 10/6 sai collins 10/7 the roseBuds w/ Mount Moriah 10/8 PurPle schoolBus 10/13 BonG hits For Jesus w/doco 10/14 ZooKie Moon 10/15 the old cereMony 10/20 dirty BourBon riVer show 10/21 aMerican BaBies w/Kin Gator 10/22 Jah creation 10/27 honor By auGust 10/28 Blue Dogs Sunday & Tuesday

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audiences at odds with a movie. “Drive” seems to be a film defined by its choices. Some will see it as an amazing, stylish noir thriller. Others will think it’s a laughable mess. The great thing about “Drive” is that its strong choices are eliciting strong reactions. Many critics are calling it the best film of the year. The audience I saw it with spent much of the time laughing at the most intense moments. The film ends up being neither an instant classic, or an unmitigated disaster but an awkward, identitychallenged thriller. I mention strong choices, but I think that requires a little clarification. What I mean are the kind of deliberate, intentionally staged moments that filmmakers use to try and make their movie stand out. “Drive” is full of these attempts. It features a 1980s-style synthesizer-laden soundtrack, which feels strangely removed from the modern staging of the story. The main character, played by Ryan Gosling, is a nameless protagonist only referenced as “Driver.” Many scenes are choreographed in slow motion and seem to hang for an eternity. Strong choices aren’t always a bad thing, but they can be distracting. “Drive” is full of these distractions, so much so it almost feels like the audience is watching a series of interconnected music videos rather than a feature film. The story centers on Driver who spends his days doing stunt work for movies. In his off time, he’s a wheelman for petty criminals. He gives his clients a nice little speech before each job, informing them that they have five minutes to avail themselves of his services and that’s it. He doesn’t carry a gun, and he doesn’t do anything other than drive. It’s a nifty little bit of business, but it feels lifted right out of “The Transporter” films. Still, it helps establish Driver as a no-nonsense kind of guy. He has no social life to speak of, falling into that “quiet loner” category. Things change when he meets his next door neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan), and her son, Benecio (Kaden Leos). He takes a shining to them both and begins to insert himself into their lives. His actions seem well-intentioned, although a little creepy. His imaginary family runs into complications when Irene’s husband, Standard (Oscar Issac) gets released from prison. Standard comes out owing some people a lot of money, and the threats of violence are extended to Irene and Benecio. In order to make things square, Driver agrees to help Standard with a pawnshop hold-up to help pay back his debts. As with all criminal schemes, things get

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strong choices. By opting for style over substance, we end up with a visceral experience that never delivers anything significant. The whole affair feels like 45 minutes of story spread to 90 minutes. There isn’t enough paint to fill the canvas. I think Refn is a filmmaker with promise,

reel reel this week in film THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE

Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy •1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 Sundays, 8pm • Free 10/2: “The Human Centipede”—A mad scientist kidnaps and mutilates a trio of tourists in order to reassemble them into a new “pet”—a human centipede, created by stitching their mouths to each others’ rectums.

ProjECT NIM

Cinematique Thalian Hall Studio Theatre 310 Chestnut Street 7:30pm, $7 9/26-28: “Project Nim”—From the Oscar-winning team behind “Man on Wire” comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became

STUNT MAN WHEELMAN: Ryan Gosling plays Driver, a stunt man and wheelman for petty criminals in ‘Drive.’ Courtesy photo.

hectic, go haywire, and people end up real dead, real fast. A simple pawn-shop staband-grab has turned into a million-dollar heist of some mob money. These kind of story beats are so telegraphed—such predictable fare expected of a crime thriller. Rather than navigate new territory, Nicolas Refn slathers everything in style and ends up with a pretty average director’s reel. Some of the scenes are interesting, but there’s an intentional disregard for depth. “Drive” is a movie of surfaces—sometimes violent, sometimes ambient and only interesting about 50 percent of the time. Ryan Gosling plays Driver like a well-intentioned sociopath. He’s easily the most interesting actor of his generation, but he has to play most of the movie like he’s genetically predisposed to underreact. Carey Mulligan breezes through the role of being the only character with a moral compass. Albert Brooks hams it up as a criminal kingpin who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. In the absence of any real storytelling or character progression, the characters end up being the glue that holds this whole enterprise together. What makes and breaks “Drive” is the

but he’s too mired in crafting those “ain’t it cool” moments rather than constructing a strong narrative. I’d be lying if I said pulling off style is easy. It makes me think back to other films with bold themes and attempts at outside-the-box filmmaking. I’m reminded of directors like Marc Webb (“(500) Days of Summer”) and Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead”) who are known for crafting movies with strong style, but both make movies with memorable characters and defined personas, too. Refn seems to have the style down. Next time he should spend a little more on the substance.

the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim’s extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. 1 hr. 33 min. Rated PG-13.

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Carrboro Film Festival Deadline Films are now being accepted for the 6th annual Carrboro Film Festival—must be submitted for consideration by 9/30. Professional, student and youth filmmakers are invited to submit their short films (under 20 min. run time). Fest: 11/20/2011. Films received by 8/20 carry a $10 entry fee; $15 per film after. Open to any filmmaker who has “breathed the good air of North Carolina” sometime in their lives. Filmmakers may submit their films and pay entry fees at www.carrborofilmfestival.com. More info: filmfest@carrboro.com. All AreA movie listings And pArAgrAph synopses cAn be found At encorepub.com.

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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 Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sun. in Summer ■ WEBSITE: bluewaterdining.com

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee 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

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Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

A local fav great food, Henry’s se that include Come earl packed. Di private func to live mus charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn events. Ch in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter rysRestaur and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Boulevard, Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages ■ SERVING are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for Mon.11am 10am – 11p all of your mid-day or late night cravings. ■ NEIGHB ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 5pm. Sat. at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market St. between ■ FEATUR ■ MUSIC: Front and 2nd St. from 10pm – 3:00am.Fibbers on Sun. ■ WEBSIT nights Until 3am. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown HOLIDA ■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown Oceans Re

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Mon-Sat 11am-2am and Sun 12pm-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Friday and Saturday nights at both locations. ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

C.G. DAWGS

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern

sort is a wo Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your des- enjoy a fres tination for complete sense indulgence. Watch the historic outside ove Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best invites you in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, magnificent creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and mina Ave, W

fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. ■ SERVING Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an Sun.-Sat.. exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside ■ NEIGHB boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with week- ■ FEATUR day appetizer specials from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Don’t forget ■ WEBSIT to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from THE LIT 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only Wilmington dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our Dipper spe free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you global varie can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South etables, ch Water Street, 910-763-2052. intimate din ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. – Sat. 11am – 9 pm. course mea Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am – 3pm. outside on ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ing lumines

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HALLIGAN’S

“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 drink 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. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

7 Days a Week Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 2:00 am Thurs-Sun 11:30 am - 2:00 am ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: THE Best Rueben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. – Mon.11am-10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials. ■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HoLIdAY INN RESoRt

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

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ WEBSITE: www.holidayinn.com

tHE LIttLE dIPPER

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

ated 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: Tues.- Sun. 5pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Friday ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

PINE VALLEY MARKEt

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch inhouse, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to 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.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

tEMPtAtIoNS EVERYdAY GoURMEt

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies. ■ SERVING LUNCH: Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am – 6pm (Closed Sundays) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon. Wed., 10am-8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Dinner features begin at 5pm. (Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Midtown & North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com ■ FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.

tRoLLY StoP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 228-0952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.) ■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BIG tHAI ANd BIG tHAI tWo

Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sun.. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open for Lunch M-F 11-2:30; Dinner M-Th 5-9; F-Sa 5-10; Sun. 5-9. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian/vegan options.

SZECHUAN 132

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

combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. ■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs. 4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining. ■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INdoCHINE REStAURANt & LoUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11am- 2pm; Sat. 12pm – 3pm for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5pm – 10pm for dinner. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown

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HIRo JAPANESE StEAKHoUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono

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■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night. ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and nonintrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served. Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810. ■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 5:00 – 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm – Midnight. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare. ■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

OUR CRÊPES & MORE

Try something different to eat! Our Crêpes & More, a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to dine in or to go. Everything on their menu is under $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating a savory meal or sweet treat. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat, everything on the menu is available. On the Savory side, the Uzès, Quebec, Forestiere Royale or Tahiti are among the most popular. Their homemade Ratatouille, South France type Sub like the Pain Bagnat are worth the detour too! On the sweet side, The Versailles, St- Tropez or Crazy Nutella (with homemade Nutella ice cream) will make you come back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissants & Chocolate Croissants. Open all day with free WiFi and live French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant yet casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More can accommodate large parties! Located at 3810 Oleander Dr.

NOW OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8am – 3pm! ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

Thursday - Friday 9 am – 8 pm. Saturday & Sunday 8 am – 3 pm. Monday Closed. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Free Wi-Fi.. ■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

ITALIAN EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, madefrom-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. 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. 11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: RomanellisRestaurant.com.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

A Wilmington favorite since 1987! At Elizabeth’s you’ll find authentic Italian cuisine, as well as some of your American favorites. Offering delicious pizza, salads, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, beer, and wine. Elizabeth’s is known for their fresh ingredients, where even the bread is baked fresh daily. A great place for lunch, dinner, a late night meal, or take out. Elizabeth’s can also cater your event and now has a party room available. Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Open 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue). ■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the

air creating that comforting feeling of home-awayfrom-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.- Thurs. 11am. – 9:30am; Fri. 11am-10:30pm; Sat. 12pm-10:30pm Sun. 11:30am – 9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons. ■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

11:30am-3am, 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

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

LATIN AMERICAN

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SAN JUAN CAFE

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5pm10pm. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Nightly specials ■ WEBSITE: www.sanjuancafenc.com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Moxology Sunday and Monday: $5 Specialty Cocktails 1/2 Price Apps with entree purchase (excludes carpaccio and mussels) Tuesday: Choice $5 Wines by the Glass 1/2 Price Apps with entree purchase (excludes carpaccio and mussels) Wednesday: Ladies Day and Night! $5 Specialty Ladies’ Cocktails • 16 Choices of Wine at $5 1/2 Price Apps with entree purchase (excludes carpaccio and mussels) Thursday: $30.00 4-Course Prix Fixe! 35 N. Front St. • (910) 343-1395 Selections vary weekly. Enjoy a dining adventure! Sun.-Thurs. 11:30am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 11:30am-Midnight Friday and Saturday: All Desserts are $5! Having a special event? Open Until Midnight with Full Service until 11. Inquire about our beautiful Riverview Room! “The Caffe with two F’s!”

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 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. 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., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded. ■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach. ■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and

Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attibutes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Sugnature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering services. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar. ■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington,

Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier. ■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and

on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.Closed Mon. and Tuesdays. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 300 wines available by the bottle—from some of the best boutique and cult wines to everyday values that work with any budget. We use a state-of-the-art wine preservation system—the N2Vin system—to keep our wine fresh and at the perfect temperature. The wine bar also features some of the most outstanding craft beers and sparkling wines. In addition to an abundant drink menu, The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar presents a small menu of fine cheeses, Italian cured meats, small plates and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. ■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4pm-12am Fri. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sat. 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8 p.m. Sparkling Wine Specials & Half Price Select Bottles : Wed. & Thurs. Monthly Food & Wine Pairing Events ■ WEBSITE: fortunateglasswinebar.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, 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, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great

Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. and $5 cheese pizzas after 10 p.m., both Mon.-Fri. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, 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, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133. ■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am – late. Sun. at noon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos every Thurs., Fri.,

and Sat. nights. and 1/2 priced select appetizers m-th 4-7pm ■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

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hile out to dinner With my husband,

adjacent to our table was a couple with two young girls at least 5 years old— no older than 7. As cinnamon rolls and salad made way to our table, the young girls found their way under theirs. They screamed and hissed at the books their mom tried to give them to read. Instead, they crawled and wrestled all over the place. Eventually, their parents surrendered and simply chewed on their steaks, as if there was nothing they could do. I eyed them and felt annoyed. Before long, thoughts turned to words, and I found myself sharing it like word vomit. This is why I fear to have children today! When my brother and I were young, we kept ourselves busy with crayons and coloring books. We made small mazes out of sugar packets and gently knocked them down with our finger-like dominos. We took our favorite book to occupy us at the table, while our parents finished their meals. We knew better than to play in a restaurant—we were taught better. Now that I’m going to be a new mom (yes, I’m preggos!), I can’t help but wonder: What happened to those principles? How can we gain them back? This is a question author Sean McCartney asked himself as he wrote the second installment of his popular and renowned learning series, The Treasure Hunters Club (the first in the series, “The Secrets of the Magical Medallions,” 2010). McCartney finds the answer by making sure children love what they learn. Bound to inspire even the most hesitant and difficult of young readers—and perfect for parents during a somewhat new school year—his latest installation“Breaking the Beale Code,” follows four teens: Tommy Reed, Jackson Miller, Shannon McDougal and Chris Henderson. As they travel, their adventure takes readers around the great historical

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site of legendary Lynchburg, Virginia, where Thomas Jefferson Beale finds $30 million in gold and silver, and comes back to Virginia to hide it. He creates ciphers and gives them to an old hotel owner, promising to return with the key. Yet, mysteriously, he never does. And this is where the Beale Code story begins. Commanded by the unusually relatable, flawed yet audacious Tommy Reed, “Breaking the Beale Code” finds its appeal by targeting the trailblazing investigator which lives within us all. It grabs hold of American history, mathematics, geography and the everyday subjects young adults learn in school in an educational and elevating way, and makes it entertaining. Writing novels seriously for a decade, McCartney’s excitement to take encore readers down the path of creating “Breaking the Beale Code” was truly addicting. “For this second book, I wanted to take the club out of state and have them travel,” he tells. “With the Beale Treasure supposedly in Virginia, this story allowed me to do it.” McCartney took on the Treasure Hunters Club series for several reasons. One of which was his desire to see his students actually reading out of enjoyment of the material. “I think some of my more reluctant readers became intimidated by the size of a Harry Potter or Percy Jackson books,” he admits. He fixated on making his books a mere 180- to 200-page read. “I want them to be quick [and] fun,” he says, “which can be enjoyed and passed along.” McCartney also wanted his kids to be able to escape into a thriller like he did in reading the classic Hardy Boys. With mystery and investigation at its forefront, he met the challenge and embarked on his own difficulties along the way. “I struggled at times with making sure the story was realistic enough,” he admits. “Yet,

I had elements of magic and fantasy drive the story. Pacing was also something I was very conscience of because I never want the reader to be bored.” Wanting to be “a good old-fashioned mystery novel fit for a 21st century,” “Breaking the Beale Code” will surpass the 2.5-second attention span that kids have when they read, according to McCartney. “I have taught for 14 years,” McCartney says, “and I have seen the attention span of students become smaller and smaller.” He hopes his book will be used as a tool to help explore modern-day educational themes, such as cryptology and history. Also provided: a moral framework regarding the transformative power of friendship and working together toward a common goal. “Breaking the Beale Code” is packed with action that centers upon regular kids. They aren’t wizards or demi-gods or dragon riders (not that these genres aren’t fun or educational), but in a time where fantasy is all around us, it’s refreshing to have a novel out that focuses on ordinary kids doing extraordinary things. Naturally, McCartney could relate to my tale of the dinner table. He offered his own bit of advice for this new parent-to-be and for other parents out there. “I get that [kids] are into electronics—so was I when I was a kid,” he claims, “but my parents made sure it never got out of control. I think it can be improved by taking the elements of distraction away for a bit. I’m not advocating a complete electronic shutdown, but would it really kill anyone to shut off everything for a bit, and read or talk to one another? When I was a kid, I read for 30 minutes every night. Looking back on it, I remember my mom and dad also reading during that time, so they modeled the behavior I was supposed to emulate.” For more information or to order, visit www.treasurehuntersclubbook.com

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logical advancement, much of our connection with others is virtual. We text, we IM, we video chat and so on. As we further sever our ties from face-to-face interpersonal interaction, the one relationship that will (hopefully) forever remain in the realm of physical reality is that between tattoo artist and client. Even as tattooing grows more commonplace, the artwork really only serves as a proxy for the time spent designing, drawing, redrawing, tattooing and healing. That is not to say its value and representation is diminished in any regard. Rather, I think we sometimes forget to acknowledge the origin of ours—and others’—carnal illustrations. Josh Russell, on the other hand, knows exactly from where his pieces generate. “I have 16 tattoos, all of which differ greatly in size, design, influence and inspiration,” he says. “Some are art-inspired, like the M.C. Escher tessellation half-sleeve. Some are humor-inspired, like the teddy bear holding a machete, the no smoking

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by Justin Emer y r encore contributo sign or the tear drops on my fingers. In almost all cases, though, my pieces have started with a simple idea, and then grow and change as I think about it more and collaborate with my tattoo artist.” The relationship with the tattoo artist is as important as the person’s work. Together, they can hash out the meaning, the process and the right measures to take in creating a work of skin art. “Take for example, my back piece,” Russell explains. “I knew I wanted wings but not a full back of wings. Then the tree made of hands influenced by art drawn by an old friend of mine came into play. [After that,] it was a matter of batting a bunch of different ideas around with Jonathan, my artist at Marks of Distinction, until we had a general grasp on the entire piece.” Currently, there seems to be a growing, unwritten consensus that the work with which we choose to decorate our skin requires an occasion or some deep-seated history. Reason or not, sometimes there is just an unabashed desire to be tattooed. “I know that some people [have an] emotional connection to a particular tattoo, or a certain masochism in which the actual process of getting tattooed is a stimulating and pleasurable experience,” Russell explains. “I do it for neither of the above. The process of getting tattooed is

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painful, and hours of sitting in a chair are extremely taxing. For me, the pleasure comes from being able to design my own body—to become inspired by something small, turn it into something large and exciting, and permanently adorn my body with it.” Maybe there is still an underlying rationale for so diligently and painstakingly considering every line, every color, every shadow of tattoos that don’t have, in Russell’s words, a “deep emotionally rooted reason.” Perhaps the display of the work itself—the art being the impetus for conver-

sation and awareness—is reason enough. “I hope that people see [my tattoos] and it gives them at least a nudge in the direction to get the exact tattoo they want, where they want it, and not worry about having to hide it, explain it, or have any repercussions from doing exactly what they wanted to do.” For Russell and others like him, who one day desires to be tattooed from head to toe, the process and pride combined are what make the experience whole. Even for those who have just one or a select few pieces remember that it’s not simply the display of artwork, it is the visual representation of a cultivated and nurtured relationship between tattooer and client.

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forced to slow. Blood rushed madly from head to feet, and in a rage sprayed upon the gritty sidewalk, leaving me swooning, sick to my stomach and near the end. A frail boy that couldn’t have been any more than 4 came skipping around the corner of their family-sized car, his red curly locks bouncing merrily. Jovial and unaware of the stranger within 50 yards, the small boy tugged at his mother’s dress as children sometimes do. I cringed and tried to force myself to believe that this was a mistake, that she could be anyone else in the world. And any doubt that held out was soon erased as she whirled around, her own auburn hair flowing carelessly through an ordinary afternoon breeze. Lucy was devastatingly sexy in her midthirties, her motherly shape as rare as a pearl in an oyster. Her lips were still full and the corners of her eyes creased with adventure, power and knowledge. Her

by Ichabod C. ’s annual Winner of encore ntest Fact or Fiction co movements were controlled excitement— a woman who knew herself well, and when she held a patient finger up to halt the innocently rough play of her son, it exuded excellence in the skill of motherhood. Confirming this, Lucy turned and crouched into the back seat of the family wagon and emerged with another child of about 1 or 2, obviously a girl. The story was told through pink dotted bows holding her tiny pigtails in place. Meanwhile, I was invisible to the eyes of an occupied parent and her doting children, a family of three, and no doubt there was a mister out there. For the first time since all this began, shame overwhelmed desires of lust and greed. It began to bury me under a layer of filth that only strengthened a belief that

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I was at the end of the lowest possible human form I could be. There was no way I’d bother this family and leave them without a mother just like I was. Besides, I’d fooled myself into believing that she, too, would be waiting. But Lucy was meant to be loved. She was its definition. However, for me there could have been no other alternative or there never would’ve been a dream to chase. That door was closed; she wasn’t going to be mine. It was never meant to be. This sudden epiphany landed like a sledgehammer in my chest. Seeing her made me realize that she was but a teenage dream, held onto far too long, much like youth, lost in the ages, made ever more fond with memories. Then, maybe, that’s it. My mind was whirling as I strode past Lucy on an adjacent side of the street, straining peripheral to find the name “Martel” adorning their mailbox before I could see it no more. Every inch of me wanted to shout out, for this was a swell of opportunity that was cresting and, much like the tides, would soon recede and be lost to the Earth forever. Again, I restrained and this time it wasn’t only for the sake of children. No, as gravity reversed its toll and blood returned to my consciousness, it brought with it a new perspective and, perhaps, hope. Lucy, like Mongo and Fessi before her, had moved on with life and seized its roller coaster form as it whipped them through adulthood. For better or worse, they’d all changed and accepted it. Yet, again, I was a lone constant. All at once I did stop and look in Lucy’s direction knowing that I would see her for the last time. Although I couldn’t see

much, only a clip of red hair as she rounded the right side of the Martel house, presumably taking a side entrance or maybe greeting a family pet of some sort, there was no fear of being witnessed. For truth, the real truth, finally broke through my thick-headed nature and, like dawn, removed shadows and proved existence. It wasn’t Lucy either, for if it were, then the siren that still sang deep from within would have muted. Don’t get me wrong, did I long for her? Yes. Did I put part of my life on hold in vain hopes that we’d actually rekindle such a badly extinguished flame? Well, hell yeah. But she wasn’t the voice that was drawing me here. She only confiscated my reality when Fessi mentioned he’d actually seen her. I’d gotten drunk on a sense of grounding myself in a lost nostalgia of days long gone by. An intrinsic sense spoke otherwise, resolutely rejecting Lucy just as I’d rejected Mongo and Fessi, not because of who they are but because of my own expectations. I hadn’t wanted anyone to change, instead, what I got was a golden voice of growth. I felt like Ebenezer Scrooge during his encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Future suffering a warning of dim days to be faced lest he change his ways. Maybe all this was a midlife crisis. For sure, I’d lost a grip on it. I couldn’t tell which way was up and which was down. Although everything was gradually creating a bigger picture, one that I’d bet those psychiatrists dealing with my abandoned middle-schoolers would love to see, it was still unclear as to want I needed. It was seeming more and more like it was the Fountain of Youth.

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a five-star event: New tavern opens with badass fund-raiser and skeeball games

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events LGBT FAIR, SCREENING, DISCUSSION A health fair and screening of the award-winning documentary exploring the challenges of LGBT seniors and the current health system will show at UNCW Warwick Center, 9/30. Features a panel discussion as well. as seminars Schedule: 12:30-5pm: Health Fair feat. vendors who serve LGBT community • 1pm: Seminar about legal issues for LGBT individ. and couples • 2pm: Seminar about LGBT sensitivity training for health-care providers • 3pm: Screening of “Gen Silent “ • 4:30pm: Panel discussion w/ Stu Maddox (director of ‘Gen Silent’), Gillian O’Reilly of Lower CF Hospice and Life Center, Rev. John Mclaughlin of St. Jude’s Metro. Church and others; “Frankly Speaking” award presentation follows. Free event presented by Frank Harr Foundation. FARMERS’ MARKETS Weekly Farmers’ Markets feat. plant, food and crafts vendors;: Riverfront Farmer’s Market Sat., Downtown Wilmington, Water St., 8am-1pm. AprilDec. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com • Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wed., 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington, through 12/14. Live music w/Cindy Rhodes; Pender County Master Gardeners clinic 2nd Wed/ea. mo. PAWLEY’S ISLAND FESTIVAL MUSIC/ART Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art, through 10/2, at Litchfield Plantation. Thurs., 9/29: Ball In The House. • Fri., 9/30: David Osborne Trio • Sat., 10/1: The Hit Men—A Tabled Event • Sun., 10/2: Family Day—1-6pm Chalk Walk; 3-5pm Bit’s & Piec-

9/30: LGBT FAIR There will be a health fair and documentary screening for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community at UNCW’s Warwick Center on Friday. The health fair begins at 12:30 p.m. and lasts thorugh 5 p.m., while the screening of the film “Gen Silent” takes place at 3 p.m. Also on the agenda are a hosts of seminars, covering topics regarding legal issues for LGBT individuals and sensitivity training for healthcare providers. Best of all: It’s free! es Puppet Theatre - The Musical Tale of Peter Rabbit; 4-7pm Gallery Crawl. Also events for visual arts performances planned.www.pawleysmusic.com or 843-626-8911. KATRINA EXPLORATION UNCW presents exploration of Hurricane Katrina and injustice. Schedule: 9/29, 7:30pm: Low and Behold screening and discussion with director Zack Godshall, Lumina Theater. Tells the story of a young insurance claims adjuster in post-Katrina New Orleans who risks his job to help a local man find his lost dog. Filmed on location in New Orleans only months after Hurricane Katrina—blurs the line between reality and fiction, creating a mosaic of images, faces and voices that together make for a unique cinematic experience. • 10/5, 6:30-8pm: Synergy Panel Discussion: “Living in the Century

of Disasters,” Kenan Hall 1111. Panel of professors and experts will shed light on what we have learned from the political, social and personal aspects of recent catastrophic events and how we might prepare for and respond to such events in the future. • 10/18-24: Art Exhibition: “The Katrina Collection” by Lori K. Gordon, 7am-11pm. Warwick Center Lobby Artist Gallery Talk 4-5pm, 10/18, Cultural Arts Building 2033. Gordon was doing work on the Mississippi Gulf Coast when her studio and artworks were destroyed by a storm surge from Hurricane Katrina. She returned a few weeks later and began creating new collages of art using rubble and objects found in the destruction that remained and the mixed media “The Katrina Collection” was created. • 10/20, 11:30am: New Orleans Lunch in Wagoner Hall. Students, faculty and staff will enjoy New Orleans-inspired food, music and festivities at Wagoner Hall. FALL BOOK SALE Friends of New Hanover County Public Library’s Fall Book Sale, 9/30-10/5, at Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Used hardback and paperback books for adults and children, as well as CDs, DVDs, and videos in the large meeting room and lobby; $1-$3, and will drop every two days. On the final day of the sale all items will go for a dime apiece, or you can buy stacks of books at fifty cents a foot. Books of special interest and value are individually priced. 10/1, 9am-5pm; 10/2, 11am-5pm; 10/2, 11am-5pm; 10/3-5, 9am-6pm. www.nhclibraryfriends.org. FRONT STREET BREWERY OKTOBERFEST 201st anniversary of the world’s largest fair, Oktoberfest, will be celebrated Sat-Sun, 10/1-2, with the tapping of Oktoberfest Seasonal Lager at Front Street Brewery in Historic Downtown Wilmington. On Saturday, Brewmaster Kevin Kozak will tap FSB’s Oktoberfest Lager and drink from “Das Boot,” officially beginning Front Street Brewery’s weekend-long celebration of this historic cultural event. Limited edition 12oz. commemorative Oktoberfest Mugs and specials. Oktoberfest seasonal lager and free brewery toursoffered from 3-5pm. Ellie Craig at ecraig7@aol.com or 910-251-1935. UNCW PERFORMANCE ARTS Shows at Kenan Auditorium unless noted. Schedule: 10/3, 8pm: The Good Lovelies • 10/4: UNCW Department of Music Faculty Concert w/Barry David Salwen, piano/Marina de Ratmiroff, soprano; Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi, violin. Beckwith Recital Hall • 10/22: Liszt200: A Finale with Fireworks Wilmington Symphony Orchestra. • 10/29, 8pm: David Dorfman Dance, Prophets of Funk: Dance to the Music. Box office: 910-962-3500 THALIAN HALL MAIN ATTRACTIONS SERIES Schedule: 10/7, 8pm; 10/8, 3 and 8pm. The Capitol Steps: Three performances from America’s most astute & hysterical collective of singing political satirists who skewer every candidate running for anything anywhere. With more recorded albums than the U.S. Constitution has amendments, the nation’s #1 political and celebrity equal-opportunity-offenders will unveil all their birth certificates at Thalian Hall. www.capsteps.com • 10/22, 8pm: NY Gilbert and Sullivan Players: I’ve Got a Little Twist. The talented seven-person ensemble celebrates the G&S legacy in American musical theater and includes classics from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bernstein, Sondheim, Lerner & Lowe, Meredith Willson, Jerry Herman and more. www.nygasp.org. www.ThalianHall.org Box Office 910-632-2285; 800-523-2820. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. Events subject to

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change. All tickets subject to $1 historic restoration fee added at time of purchase. RIVERFEST 10/7-9: 33rd annual Wilmington Riverfest celebrates the river’s heritage, culture and natural beauty, in “Reflections on the River,” shaping Wilmington’s past, present and future. Riverfest continues its commitment to Cape Fear Community College with an endowment that helps support its Marine Technology Program studies and environmental efforts. Schedule: 10/7: Arrival of a pirate ship, beer garden, street dance w/music by The Sound Down Shore and headliner Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute. • 10/8-9: Street fair w/200 vendors selling art and handmade crafts and over 30 food vendors serving festival edibles. Special exhibits on display; USCG Cutter Diligence will offer free tours; live entertainment on main stage at Riverfront Park; Kid Zone w/ family entertainment; skateboard competitio; professional wrestling matches; Sun Coast Cruisers Classic Car Show; paddleboard contest and more! Parking available for $5/day in public parking decks located at 2nd & Princess sts.; Front & Market sts; and at 2nd & Chestnut streets. www.wilmingtonriverfest.com or 910-452-6862. BACK DOOR KITCHEN TOUR 6th annual Back Door Kitchen Tour, held by the Residents of Old Wilmington, during Riverfest. Nine kitchens in homes in ILM’s famed Historic District featured on Sat., 10/8, noon-5pm. Homes can be visited in any order on self-guided walking. Complimentary trolley service between all the homes provided by Wilmington Trolley Company. Restroom facilities, complimentary bottled water and PayPal will-call tickets available at the Hannah Block Historic USO Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Carried babies are free. www.rowilmington.com. Tickets available: Golden Gallery at The Cotton Exchange, Two Sisters Bookery, Michael Moore Antiques, Temptations Everyday Gourmet at Hanover Center, Great Harvest Bread Company on Oleander Drive; Taste the Olive; Temptations Everyday Gourmet, Porter’s Neck; Cat On A Whisk on N. Howe St., Southport, and House of Wine and Cheese in Waterford Shopping Center, Leland. Funds used for downtown projects. 910-386-8955. NC FOOD AND WINE WEEKEND 10/14: NC Uncorked kickoff party, 5-11pm. • 10/15: NC Open-Air market, w/local and state cuisine, wine, beer, art, seminars and more! 11am5pm • 10/15 Childress Wine Dinner, 6pm, at Shoals Club. • 10/16: NC Wine Brunch, noon-2pm, at River Pilot Cafe. Rental packages available w/discount accomodations on Bald Head Island. www.ncfoodandwine.com. www.baldheadisland.com. Ferry to Bald Head from Southport, NC. AUTUMN WITH TOPSAIL 10/15, 7:30am-8pm; 10//16, 8am-4pm: Autumn with Topsail, Missile Assembly Building, Topsail Beach . Features a juried Artists’ Court with many regional artists displaying and selling their work, live musical entertainment, a variety of food vendors, games and rides for children, & more. 800-6262780 or www.autumnwithtopsail.com LIGHTHOUSE BEER AND WINE FESTIVAL Tickets on sale now to the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival, 10/15, 1-5pm. Over 90 international breweries all in one place! There is no better way to try all the best beers available. Admission includes a glass to sample many different beer styles; free shuttle service available to the greater Wilmington area after the festival; live music from Langhorn

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The Capitol Steps Oct 7 at 8pm • Oct 8th at 3pm & 8pm America’s most astute & hysterical collective of singing political satirists skewer every candidate who’s possibly running for anything anywhere. Now with more recorded albums than the U.S. Constitution has amendments, the nation’s #1 political & celebrity equal-opportunity-offenders unveil all their birth certificates for a total of three performances at Thalian Hall. If you are tired of hearing about Charlie Sheen and just need to see John Boehner cry, find your seat immediately. If news breaks during the Steps’ flight to Wilmington, you’ll hear a song about it that night.

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Slim; food vendors onsite. A portion of the festival proceeds will benefit The Carousel Center. www. lighthousebeerfestival.com POPLAR GROVE HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 10/14-31: Poplar Grove Plantation Halloween Festival, Fri., 6-9pm Sat. and Sun, 2-9pm. Haunted barn and hayride, $8. Proceeds will be shared with Topsail High School Music Department, Hoggard AVID Group, Hoggard High School Latin Club and Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department. Festival otherwise free w/inflatable rides, games, food, prizes, fortune tellers, non-scary hayrides and activities. Costume contest 10/23. 910-686-9518 www. poplargrove.com SCHOOL OF FIRE School of Fire will feature Iron Chef-like cook-offs between chefs Jameson Chavez (manna) and Alex Morgan (previously Caffe Phoneix, Port Land Grille, Tango du Chat). The local chefs create three dishes using five secret ingrendients (revealed at beginning) and judged by three local judges, with 25 percent of the vote coming from the audience. Audience voting will be based on a dish created from: Cornish gens, ginger, white chocolate, coconut milk and fennel. Hosted by manna’s executive chef Jacob Hilbert and Circa 1922’s Kyle McKnight, as well as “live correspondant” Billy Mellon, also of manna. Live audio and video interaction throughout the competition, provided in the dining room of manna, courtesy of Parallelogram. Tickets: $45 ahead; $50 day of. manna, 123 Princess St. http://mannaavaernue.com. Part of proceeds benefit CFCC Culinary Technology Program.

charity/fund-raisers CAPE FEAR LITERACY COUNCIL Tutor Training Workshop at the CFLC offices for volunteers interested in teaching Adult Basic Literacy. Workshops:Mon/Wed, 9/28, 6:30-9:30pm. Volunteers must attend all four sessions to be certified. Fee: $20 or $50 if seeking certification for another organization. Pre-reg.: (910) 251-0911. www. cfliteracy.org. NC STATE FOOSBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 9/30-10/2, 6pm: 37th annual NC State Foosball Championships will be held at Break Time Billiards Sports Bar and Grill, at 127 S. College Rd. $2,500 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Brigade Boys & Girls Club, which has been in the forefront of youth development in the Wilmington area for 115 years, working with youth from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. This annual event not only draws local North Carolina participants but draws participants from as far away as California and Canada. • 9/29: Prior to the Foosball Championships we will be holding our 4th Annual Cape Fear Links Challenge at Castle Bay Country Club in Hampstead, NC. Contact Steve Hebert of Break

Time Billiards and Sports Bar for details. www. bonziniusa.com DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Nominate someone today in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities honors individuals and their employers, Wed., 10/26, 1pm, City Council Chambers. Nominations are due to Sherry Johnson, Vocational Rehabilitation, by 5pm, 9/30. www.drcwilmington.org POOCH ON THE PORCH Pooch on the Porch: 10/1-2. Bring your pet for a portrait at the Bellamy Mansion! You and your best friend will receive a 30 minute session with professional photographer Ed Zirkle and get some great portraits —with the historic Bellamy Mansion as the backdrop. You can order prints, tee shirts, hand bags, plates, cups and any number of other items with a photo on it from the session. There are a limited amount of sessions so book you time early. $50—you will receive a $10 credit for any print or item from the photo shoot. (Shipping not included.) 10/1, 9am-noon adn 1-6pm. 10/2, 1-6pm. RSVP: 910-297-8433. PENDER COUNTY 4-H FOOD DRIVE Pender County 4-H Food Drive, 10/5. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the market and help support the 4-H food drive. Anyone bringing at least 2 food items will be eligible to register for prizes donated by the Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market vendors and receive a $1 off coupon for the Manor House Tour at Poplar Grove. TAKE BACK THE NIGHT RALLY In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, “Take Back the Night March and Rally” will be held on Thurs., 10/6., 7pm, at the Alton Lennon Federal Building on Water St., downtown Wilmington. The march will proceed through historic downtown, returning to the federal courthouse for the rally portion of the evening. “Building a Healthy Community.” Kim K. Ratcliff, News Anchor for WECT and WSFX Fox 26, will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Keynote Speaker will be April Burgess-Johnson, co-executive director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Music by Laura McLean and refreshments available courtesy of Port City Java. GOLF FORE LITERACY 10/10, 1pm: Golf FORE Literacy Tournament; Captain’s Choice Shotgun Start at Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest w/Pig Pickin’ ticket, snacks, contests including a chance to win a million dollars or a new car. Pig Pickin’, 5:30pm; tickets $25 each w/deadline, 10/3. 910-251-0911. TRICK OR TROT 3rd Annual Trick or Treat Trot, Sat., 10/15, 9am. Cape Fear Communities in Schools – WIRE, downtown Wilmington. 20 N. 4th St. $25/5k ir 10k; $10/1-mileReg. closes: 10/13, 8:59pm. 5k-loop

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course, 2 laps of same course will be the 10k. isa Brewster: 910-343-1901 or LisaB@ciscapefear.org. www.ciscapefear.org 3RD ANNUAL SALTY PAWS FESTIVAL 10/15, 11am-5pm (rain date, 10/16): Salty Paws Festival will be at Carolina Beach Lake Park. Saving Animals During Disasters (SADD) presnts an animal rescue-welfare education, entertainment, and fundraising festival. All funds are used directly for animal welfare. Event for pawed pets, children, and people of all ages. Music, pet contests, raffles and gifts, microchipping for $30 and animal rescue adoption. $5 and children under 10 free; at door. www.savinganimalsduringdisasters.org. FRIENDS OF THE RESERVE 10/16, 5-9pm: Second annual FOR (Friends of the Reserve) Masonboro Island fundraiser at the Blockade Runner. Live bands, heavy hors d’oeuvre, a live and silent auction and educational activities. Proceeds will go toward the establishment of an endowment to ensure the sustainability of the preservation and monitoring of marine and wildlife on the island we all love. We are in need of sponsors, silent and live auction items. info@formasonboroisland. org. www.formasonboroisland.org tivities and live music from the Use-to-Be’s! Come celebrate National Make a Difference Day with the Arthritis Foundation!Register:www.ArthritisWalkWilmington.org ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR

Wed., 5-6:30pm, Center for Spiritual Living, 5725 Oleander Dr., F1-1, in Oleander Oaks. 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Wounded Warriors Battalion at Camp Lejeune. (910) 392-0870.

theatre/auditions BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Big Dawg Productions: 9/29-10/2—“Murder by Natural Causes,” a stylish and cleverly plotted mystery by the creators of TV’s “Columbo.” The wife of a famous mentalist is plotting with her young lover to murder him, but they begin to suspect he can read their minds and knows of their plot. Twists and turns will keep you guessing to the very end. • 11/36, 10-13, 17-20—“The Diary of Anne Frank,” which features newly discovered writings by the title character as well as recollections of Holocaust survivors. Shows: Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. Tickets: $18 general admission ($10 Thurs performances) or $15 seniors/students. 910-341-7228 or www. bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. ALL SHOOK UP See page 10. UNCW DEPT. OF THEATRE See page 8. PEFORMANCE ARTIST NIGHT Performing Arts Night 2011, hosted from Carolina

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Beach Arts and Activities , to provide opportunities for local performing arts to reach the public, 6:309pm, first Fri. of month through October 2011 on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Local talent holds free performances that include acting, singing, various instruments and dancing. People who want to share their talents with our community, contact p.a.n.carolinabeach@gmail.com or Facebook PAN Carolina Beach. Admission always free. YANKEE TAVERN 10/6-11/6, Thurs-Sat., 8pm; with 3pm matinees on Sun. The Red Barn Studio Theatre in association with Imaginary Theater Company announces Yankee Tavern, by Steven Dietz. In 2006, a man who knows more than he should, changes the lives of the denizens of a crumbling bar in lower Manhattan near the site of the Twin Towers. Directed by Dorothy Rankin and featuring Mike O’Neil, Rylan Morsbach, Isabel Heblich, and Lee Lowrimore, this thriller considers the impact of conspiracy theories on individual lives as well as society at large. Tickets are $25 regular admission, $23 for students and seniors. 762-0955, 1122 S. 3rd St. www.redbarnstudiotheatre.com. DEAR EDWINA JR TACT presents the musical “Dear Edwina, Jr” 10/7-9, 14-16. Performances are 7pm with Sunday matinees at 3pm. Feat. 50 of Wilmington’s brightest young talents, directed by Mike Thompson, with music direction by Karri Compton and choreography by Julia Pleasants. 13-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof “up on the fridge” of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing until a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan. $10 GA; 910-3417860. Hannah Block USO, 120 S. 2nd St. THALIAN ASSOCIATION AUDITIONS Thalian Association will hold auditions for the adult roles in “The Sound of Music,” Mon/Tues., 10/10-11, 7-9:30pm. Prepare a song to sing a cappella and preparE to dance (no sandals or flip flops). Auditioning for the roles of Liesl and Rolf, singing “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.” Directed and choreographed by Debra Gillingham with music direction by Jonathan Barber, runs at Thalian Hall, 12/8-18. • Children’s auditions: 10/8, 10am. Prepare to sing the song “Do-Re-Mi” and prepare to dance (no sandals or flip flops). Must be 6 years old; production, directed and choreographed by Debra Gillingham with music direction by Jonathan Barber, runs at Thalian Hall, 12/8-18. • Auditions for the children’s roles in “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be held on the same day. No child can be cast in both productions as the rehearsals will overlap. You are welcome to audition for both productions, or you may audition for only the production you are interested in. 10/8, noon. Seeking one girl to play age 9, one boy to play age 12, and one small boy to play age 11. No prepared material rqd, you will be asked to read from the script. Directed by Tom Briggs, runs at Thalian Hall, 2/2-5.Adults auditioned at a later date. For full character breakdown: thalian. org. All auditions at Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., downtown Wilmington. PORCH THEATRE CO. Mystery at Boddy Mansion! 9/29, Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Tickets: $20-$40. The cast sets the stage for intrigue, murder and mayhem. The audience holds the key to unlock the mystery and uncover the conspiracy. • Murder in the Library: 10/13, 20, 6:30pm. The characters in the books come alive at night and frolic till the sun rises. Annie Oakley may have had too much fun. Sherlock Holmes said the game is afoot, especially when Huck Finn has disappeared. There are multiple colorful characters, which could have murdered Huck, but It is up to the audience to decide who did it! All shows presented while audiences eat a 3-course meal at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Reservations req.,

(910)232-6611. www.porchtheatre.com. BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE Last Call Forever, a Leonard Melfi premiere. 9/3010/2, 8pm; Sun. matinees, 5pm. Follows five strangers after last call at a downtown bustop, and through each’s recent grief of losing a loved one, all of which connects them even as strangers. • CFIFN presents Sunday Cinema exclusively at the Browncoat: Sunday at 7:30pm. Browncoat partners with the Cape Fear Independent Film Network to bring you the finest in independent cinema from around the world. Each week, we will screen a new independent film along with an accompanying short. Admission: $3 and proceeds will benefit local filmmakers and the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. • Browncoat Jeopardy Trivia: Sunday at 9:30pm. Test your knowledge in Wilmington’s best team trivia experience. No cover charge. Great prizes every week. • Browncoat Karaoke: Fri/Sat/Sun at 10pm for downtown Wilmington’s best karaoke experience. Be a star on our stage with genuine theatre lighting, state of the art equipment and a song list of more than 150,000 songs! No cover! • Every Wed, 10pm, Open Mic Comedy Night at the Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace St. Anyone welcome to come out and tell all your best jokes because at this comedy club. You can tell however many jokes you like and stop whenever you like. Hosted by local actor and comedian Kameron King. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001. browncoattheatre.com.

comedy CABINEER’S PROMOTIONS 10/8: Cabineer’s Promotions presents R&B and Comedy Show at the Wilmington Sportsmen’s Club with comedian Nick Lewis from BET’s Def Comedy Jam, along with Elijah’s Best band. Afterward: Birthday celebration for host Rina Mckinney. Cookout/in, 7-8:30pm; showtime 10pm. $10 early bird through 10/1; $15/adv and $20 at door. 50/50 cash raffles, and free ticket give away to next event! 910200-3683 or daddycabineers@aol.com NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Tickets: $8 adv/$10 day of. Schedule: 9/30-10/1: Mike Burton • Every Wed. Nutt House Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. • Every Thurs. Open Mic Stand Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover. •Stand Up Comedy workshops: Learn the art from the stage of Wilmington’s only full time comedy club. A beginners/ intermediate class formed every 6 wks, covering basics, incl. public speaking and a comedy showcase in a professional comedy club at end of 6-wk. classes. Ages 16 and up. 910-520-5520 for slots. $100/6-wk. commitment. Taught by Timmy Sherrill, club owner/working comedian. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 910520-5520

10/2, 2pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Program will feat. a piece by local composer R. Michael Daugherty titled Subtle Symmetries. The TCO will also perform music by W.A Mozart and Alexander Borodin. Free, donations accepted. 910-620-7207 or www.tallischamberorchestra.com. DR JOHN AND THE LOWER 911 Dr. John, one fthe greatest piano players, who has inspired countless musicians, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and won 5 Grammies, will play Greenfield Lake on 10/5 at the amphitheeater. Tickets available at Gravity Records or online at www.983thepenguin.com. STONE SOUP CONCERTS PRESENTS 10/5, 7:30pm Angela Easterling at Press 102, 100 S Second Street, Veranda Ballroom. $15 GA. Appearing with guitarist, Brandon Turner. A Troubadour Finalist at the Telluride Festival. www.angelaeasterling.com • 10/9, 6pm: Bluesman Robert Lighthouse at The Reel Cafe, 2nd Floor Ballroom $15 GA. Amazing blues performer from Sweden with a cult following. www.robertlighthouse.com • 10/10, 7:30pm: John Prine’s 65th Birthday Celebration at The Reel Café, Rooftop Bar, free. 25 local musicians singing two John Prine songs each (all different) to celebrate the life and songwriting of John Prine. • 10/13, 7:30pm: Songwriter showcase feat. Jim Ashley, Reel Cafe, 2nd floor ballroom. Shorter sets by Taylor Chadwick Bryan, Brent Stimmel, Kenny Reeves, Zeke Roland, Dave Meyer, and Mike Eakens. Live original music from Wilmington’s finest musicians. Free. RSVP to ticketed events: www.stonesoupconcerts.com SEAFOOD, BLUES AND JAZZ FEST 10/8: Blues stage:12:30-1:50, The Willie Painter Band; 2:10-3:30, Sean Carney Band; 3:50-5:10, Damon Fowler; 5:30-7, Halden Vang Featuring Jake Haldenwang; 8-9:30, Headliners Jimmie Vaughan and the Tilt-a-Whirl Band, feat. Lou Ann Barton. Jazz stage: 1:30-2:45, The FROG Project; 3-4:15, Nita B & The Swingin’ Soiree; 4:30-5:45 The Little Zippers; 6-7:15, El Jaye Johnson & The Port City All Stars. • 10/9: Blues stage: 12:30-1:50, Lawyers, Guns and Money; 2:10-3:30, The Barstanders; 3:50-5:10, SRVT (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute); 5:50-7, Anson Funderburgh & Scott Cable and Friends. • Jazz stage: 1:30-2:45, Bernie Kenerson Group; 3-4:15, Freeport; 4:30-5:45, Charlie and Rose Lucas. BENNY HILL AND WESSELL ANDERSON Rescheduled date: Benny Hill and Wessell Anderson Concert, Sat., 10/8. UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 College Rd. Doors at 7pm; concert at 7:30pm. $20 adv. or $25 at door. Kenan Auditorium Box Office at 910-962-3931. (Refunds available for those who can’t attend new concert date.) CHAMBER MUSIC ILM All tickets at Kenan Box Office, 910-962-3500. www.chambermusicwilmington.org. 10/9, 7:30pm, Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW. Voxare String Quartet, joined by English clarinetist Jonathan Holden and CMW artist in residence, pianist Barbara McK-

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with Fay Meadows ARIES (21 March – 20 April)

Coworkers find it difficult to get along with you since you are irritable and defensive. Restlessness is the result of trying to juggle all your commitments.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May)

A social butterfly! Your efforts for pleasant surroundings at home and work bring you an affinity for others, which helps you relate well with friends and loved ones.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June)

Tests come in the form of obstacles, frustration and uneasiness. Being thankful for what you have brings intensity to your relationships that may surprise a partner.

CANCER (21 June – 21 July)

Loosen up! Impulsive behavior and conflicts are likely at home and work. When good cheer arrives, try to keep it, as your social life and romantic relationships need it.

LEO (22 July – 22 August)

Friction with authority and arguments among coworkers make it hard to focus on completing any tasks. Personal issues do not belong at work; clear communication and an open mind are important.

VIRGO (23 August – 22 September)

A new era is beginning, starting with hard work and added responsibility. This is a time to save some projects and to try a new direction.

LIBRA (9/24 – 10/23)

Inspiration manifests as a need to create or just to enjoy the beauty of nature. Along with it comes a new understanding of the world, which may bring more questions than answers.

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 November)

A desire for freedom in relationships may be yours or your partner’s, and may be as simple as spending more time apart. Your high expectation of others’ may be unrealistic and brings disappointment.

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music/concerts CAROLINA COURTYARD A series of free outdoor concerts will be offered in the Carolina Courtyard Park next to the Main Library at 12 noon every Tuesday in Sept/Oct. Bring a lunch and a blanket or folding chair and enjoy the music! Corner of 3rd and Chestnut, downtown Wilmington. Free parking for concerts/library visits, available in the deck. 910-798-6301 DANIJELA ZEZELJ-GUALDI & PAULA GUALDI 9/29, 7:30pm: The Cape Fear Community College Humanities Department will present a concert of classical music on Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m. at the BB&T Auditorium North Campus. Husband and wife team of violinist Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi and pianist Paula Gualdi. Free, open to public. BB&T Auditorium at the North Campus, CFCC, in the McKeithan Center. TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will present a concert

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.)

Cold hearts melt under your warm and generous mood; close relationships benefit from your passion and intensity. Affection combined with a desire to try new things makes for an adventurous romantic relationship.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.)

Long-lost friends find you, and you seem to be finding new ones as well. Your power of attraction is heightened, and your ego with it!

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 February)

Avoid status symbols, focus instead on making good financial decisions. Work is boring but necessary for success of a long-term project. Input from coworkers could make a difference, if you let it.

PISCES (20 February – 20 March

Good news is on its way. This is also a good time to plan a trip, with good foresight on your side. Intense emotions make it hard to deal with the opposite sex, but never fear, it will pass.

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enzie. They will present masterpieces of Prokofiev, Copland, and Tchaikovsky. ORGAN DEDICATION RECITAL Organ Dedication Recital to celebrate the newly installed Rodgers organ now residing in the historical sanctuary during the week of the church’s 145th Anniversary. Presbyterian Church, Sun., 10/16, 4pm. Feat. Bill Glisson, Gregory Gore, Douglas Leightenheimer and C. Justin Smith, with Kevin P. Thompson, director of music and organist. 714 Chestnut St. ROCK FOR THE CURE 10/21, 7pm: As a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Communication Studies Society, a student organization at UNCW, will host the 5th annual Rockfor the Cure breast cancer benefit concert. Second floor of the Reel Cafe. Cost ofadmission to the event is $5 and all proceeds go to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Pink Ribbon Project. The Schoolboys, UNCW’s unofficial faculty rock band, will provide entertainment at he event with a mix of modern and classic rock music. There will also be a silent auction and raffle to raise money. http://student.uncw.edu/rockforthecure. WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 10/22, 8pm: Happy Birthday, Liszt! Franz Liszt was born on October 22, 1811, and we light all 200 candles with a monster concert including four fabulous pianists and a dazzling display of Lisztian virtuosity. All concerts at Kenan Auditorium. For tickets call Kenan Auditorium: (910) 962-3500. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT ON RIVER Wilmington Water Tours, Acoustic Spotlight on the River, held Thursdays, 6:30pm. Featuring different musicians weekly. $25. www.wilmingtonwatertours.com

dance ILM SINGLE’S CLUB Music plays 8-11pm. No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. 9/30: DJ Buddy Langley, Am. Legion Post 10 ($8-$10). Members $10/guests $12 (unless otherwise noted). Ken Batchelor: 392-0718 or www. wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com SURFER TANGO Waterford Tango at the Clubhouse, Fri. at 7:30 • Magnolia Greens Tango, Thurs, 7:30pm, Aerobics Room • Cape Fear Country Club Tango, Sun., October. All classes are $10 per couple per class fun, professional, positive instruction. www.surfertango.com DANCE AT MIXTO Dance for free at Mixto Latin Cuisine RestaurantWater St, downtown, every Thursday, 9:30pmmidnight (salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, cha-cha) with Babs McDance. TANGO Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 7:30-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30. • 9/17: Tango Wilmington meets up at Azalea Dancers USA Dance. Tango lesson! • 9/29-10/2. Augusta Tango Festival with instructor Hsueh-tze Lee • 10/27-30 Raleigh/Durham Workshops with Brigitta Winkler CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm. Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

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exaggerated perspectives with his skillful use of color and form. A commercial architect, Bowman engages us with his interpretation of familiar subjects, making them new and exciting. On display through 10/22. New Elements Gallery: 216 N. Front St. www.newelementsgallery.com

76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

art/exhibits ART SOUP PRESENTS MARK HERBERT Art Soup and Tidal Creek Coop present “Naturally Inspired: an art exhibition” with Mark Herbert through Oct, Tidal Creek Coop Community Center. Herbert creates original art, music and poetry for over twenty years in a variety of styles ad mediums. Studying the art of comic book design as a youth,

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ONSLOW COUNTY ART SHOW Onslow Art Society Fall Juried Art Show, “Images 11.” Reception: Sun., 10/2, open to the public. Hangs through 10/28. Juried show consists of only the pieces the judge chooses from all the entries. Awards given to artists, 18 years or older and not a high school student. 2D and 3-D. Juror will be Catherine Coulter Lloyd, visual art specialist at the Arts Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences in Rocky Mt. Connie: 910-455-1441 or gburke@ec.rr.com. Council for the Arts, 826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC. MURAL UNVEILING Thurs., 10/6: Unveiling of a mural by local artist Cammeron Alekzandra Batanides. Enjoy original music by local musician Sai Collins. There will be a $5 raffle, prizes to include preliminary paintings and drawings for the mural.Doors are at 8pm. Free entry. The Pour House Music Hall, 127 Princess St. Cammeronb@yahoo.com.

Cumbia, mernegue, salsa, bachata! Learn all the hottest Latin dances at Mixto, located downtown Wilmington at 5 South Water Street, every Thursday evening. Local dance teacher extraordinaire, Babs McDance, holds free dancing socials at the Latin American eatery each week from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. You’ll learn how to shake what your mama gave ya like the pros! Music, fun, mingling and cha-cha-cha!

Herbert’s college art career was heavily influenced by the cubism, dada, and surrealist movements, and incorporates recycled material projects. This series draws from the beauty of the natural world, derived entirely from impressions of nature, done with reference only from memory of the subject matter—insects, flowers, fish, birds and other creatures. Mark Herbert: Mark@artwasteland.com. 910-228-6210. www.art-soup.org 621N4TH GALLERY On display at 621N4TH Gallery is Jennifer Page. With a concentration on monochrome photogravure prints, Page takes in nature and its mysteries through simple observation. She feels the photogravure process is similar in this way, as it is a demanding process which reveals much about itself over time. Page received her BFA at East Carolina University in 1989 with a concentration in printmaking and etching. She has exhibited in NYC, NC, SC and internationally. 621 N 4th Street. IVEY HAYES UNCW is the first college in the state to host the artwork of native son Ivey Hayes, as the result of a campus effort headed by the Ann Flack Boseman Gallery. 16 pieces will hang in the Azalea Coast Room of the Fisher University Union. The work will be on permanent exhibition, with new pieces rotating in each academic semester through 6/30/2012. WINE AND DESIGN Sip Up—bring wine or beer or beverage of choice, along with a friends, and paint! Wine and Design is a great alternative to the “usual” night out. Weekly sessions with a local artist-instructor available every Wed-Sat, 6:30-8:30pm. Schedule special event, kid’s birthday, fundraiser, corporate team building, shower, or let us come to you with Wine and Design on Wheels. 910-313-2600 or www.winanddesignnc.com . 4949 New Centre Dr. COLOR INFUSION “Color Infusion” features recent works of local artist Bruce Bowman and Sally Sutton of Pittsboro. Bowman shares his distinctive vision, employing

WENDY KOWALSKI Wendy Kowalski’s Amplify in the WHQR Gallery. Amplify features visionary figural paintings of contemporary circus aerialists, hoop dancers and trapeze artists in a classical style with concern for movement. On display through 10/7. 254 N. Front St. third floor. CALL FOR ARTISTS Art in the Arboretum, 10/8-9, 10am-4pm, . Dozens of new and returning sculptors, painters and artisans. 6206 Oleander Dr. Arboretum: New Hanover County Cooperative Extension complex. Indoor-outdoor exhibit and sale takes place, feat. live performances by popular local musicians, artists’ demos and a plant sale to benefit the Ability Garden program. Help support the Arboretum’s wide range of educational and public service programs. $5 entry, available at the Arboretum. Members and children under 14 are free. (910)7987670.

SPECTRUM ART AND JEWELRY 10/12, 9am: Spectrum Art & Jewelry will be hosting a two-day plein air paintingworkshop with Mike Rooney at Wrightsville Beach, 10/12-13, 9am-4pm. Mike Rooney is one of NC’s top plein air painters. Plein air is painting outdoors so as to capture the quality of light and atmosphere in painting. He will teach techniques for painting with a loose, quick, impressionistic style. Workshop will include the following: equipment needed for plein air painting, the importance of color values, capturing light effects, tips for working quickly, color and composition theory and color palette choices. It is open to all skill levels. The fee is $200, a deposit of $100 is required to reserve a space. The workshop islimited to 15 people, early registration is encouraged as Mike’s workshops typically sell-out! RSVP: nancy@spectrumartandjewelry.com BIG, BOLD, BEAUTIFUL 10/13, 6pm: “Big, Bold, Beautiful,” artist reception showcasing new works byFrancisca Dekker. Come and enjoy the gorgeous, bold, lively acrylicpaintings by the Dutch artist at Caffe Phoenix, 35 N. Front St. Artist Reception from: 6-9 p.m. MAYFAIRE FINE ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW Wilmington Art Association calls artists to showcase work at fine art and craft show at Mayfaire, 10/22, 10am-5pm. Located on Main St., a block from the cinema, it will be closed to car traffic. Large tent with booth space and art panels set up. Free to the public. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography and fabric art welcome. Interested artists: www.wilmingtonart.org for details and registration materials. DEBORAH PETOSKEY

Local artist Deborah Petoskey will hang her work at Caprice Bistro for a couple of months, starting the first Thurs. of August. Petoskey’s compositions are abstract, whether one focuses on a section or steps back from the painting, and they satisfy in their nonobjective state. The paintings feel natural in their flux. The paintings vary in scale and palette, even style, allowing for several visits throughout the duration of the show. 10 Market St. JOHN GUNN COLLECTION Randall Library will debut an exhibit focused on sports history and memorabilia from, during and after World War II. The John Gunn Collection will be on display in Special Collections through 12/15. Acquired from former Wilmington residents John and Joan Gunn, the collection is primarily focused on college and professional football and basketball, but also includes publications related to professional baseball and military sports programs. It includes books, magazines, periodicals, game-day programs, rule books and statistics, clippings, newspapers, correspondence, photographs and other associated sports memorabilia. Mon.-Thurs.y, 9am-5pm; Fri., 9am-noon. ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Art Buzz, puts a fun twist on the popular “wine and paint” classes that are sweeping the country. Art Buzz, held every Wed, 6:30-8:30pm, carries the shop’s theme of fun functional art by offering projects such as painting wine glasses, sharpie-dyed silk scarves, and polymer clay beads. 910-4587822. 112 Cape Fear Blvd. BOTTEGA EVENTS Mon: Open paint and create; Nintendo game night • Tues: Starving artist night • Wed: Weekly wine tastings, 7pm • Thurs., 9/22: Poetry Slam Showcase. • Call to artists: Currently taking submissions for our 3rd annual Halloween Horror Shorts. Please email submissions to bottegaartbar@gmail.com.

Films must be less than 15 minutes, on DVD and of evil, horrific, disgusting or disturbing content. Submissions taken until midnight on Oct. 23rd. • bottegaartbar@gmail.com. • 208 N. Front St. 910763-3737, www.bottegagallery.com. PROJEKTE The National Alliance on Mental Health, Wilmington Chapter, will exhibit “Flowers and Volcanoes: Raising Awareness of Mental Illness,” drawings and a short film by three local artists. A portion of proceeds made from sales of artwork go to NAMI. Reception: 9/30, 6-8pm. Refreshments and live drumming! Continues through 10/8 • EVENTS: Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun: Yoga, PWYC, 6.30-7.30pm. Wed: Figure Drawing, $10/class, 6-8pm. First Wed of each Month: DivaMade Collective, a meet n greet for creative women, 7.30-9.30pm. Every other Thur: UNCW Film Nite, sometimes political, always controversial, 7.30-11pm. Second Sat of each month: The Creative Exchange, local artists sale and swap, 2-5pm. • Every 3rd Friday: Live Bossanova w/Raphael Name, 7p-11p. • Every Fri/ Sat: Live Music, 8-12am. Free unless noted otherwise. 910-763-1197; theprojekte@gmail.com www. theprojekte.com. 523 S 3rd St.

museums BATTLESHIP NC 10/2, 8am-5pm: As a thank you to the community for the continued support, on this 50 year anniversary date, the Battleship will open to the public at 1961 prices. That is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for kids. Admission will be cash only. • Also scheduled: 8am-noon: Battleship Alive—Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by re-enacting daily duties & drills. • 1:30-2pm: Reflection Ceremony—Captain Terry Bragg will speak to the community on the his-

tory and the future of the Battleship. Ceremony will include presentation of colors, National Anthem as performed by the Cape Fear Chordsmen and other medleys provided by Beach Music Barbershop Quartet and a fly-by of the Spirit of North Carolina, a World War II Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft. • 4-5pm: The Imitations—Music of the ‘60s as local band takes it back in time. • 5pm: Taps—A reflection of the past 50 years and a look into the next 50 years of making history for the Battleship, a solo Bugler will perform Taps to commence the anniversary date. • The Battleship NC is asking the public to tell their stories of where they were 50 years ago when the Ship came up the river on October 2, 1961. For those who remember either giving their nickels and dimes to bring the ship to Wilmington, whose parents were Admirals of the Save Our Ship Campaign, watched her from the steps of the Federal Building, seeing the Fergus Ark getting side swipped or any number of other memories, the Battleship wants your stories. Send to Kim Sincox: museum@battleshipnc.com. The excerpts will be collected to go into the official archives of the ship as well as in conjunction of the 50th annivesary celebration. • Junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. www.battleshipnc.com BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILM Exhibit: Toothasaurus Dental Exhibit—learn about oral health in a very un-intimidating environment. First, brush the huge model teeth and inspect for

cavities. Then, look at the x-rays for hiddle decay! Hop into one of the two real dentist chairs to examine the teeth of a Tooth-a-Saurus. Floss the huge teeth with dino-sized floss. Complete the food pyramid puzzle! • Mon: Trash to Treasues, 10am; Muddy Buddies, 3:30pm. • Tues: 10am: Leading to Reading Literacy Classes; 3:30 Going Global Cooking Club • Wed. 10am Preschool Science; 3:30pm, Fetch! Challenge. • Thurs: 10am, Cooking Club; 3:30pm, Book Club. • Fri: 10am, Toddler Time; 3:30pm, Adventures in Art. • Sat: 10am, Music Club; 3:30pm, Cardio Class. • Hrs: Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. 910-763-3387. www.playwilmington.org CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 2/2012: B.W. Wells: Pioneer Ecologist: Explore the breathtaking nature photography of ecologist B.W. Wells and discover his passion for the flora and fauna of the Lower Cape Fear region. • Cape Fear Treasures: Rememberingthrough 1/15/2012: Glimpse a selection of souvenirs and mementos from Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection. Discover some of the objects people have treasured to remind them of the past. • Down Home: Jewish Life in North CarolinaOpens 10/7. Discover how Jews, through a process of struggle and negotiation, became integrated into Southern society and helped build a New South. • EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Cape Fear Skies: Fall Constellations, 10/9, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30; all ages. Free for members/museum admission for nonmembers. Investigate fall constellations and discover how to locate these “seasonal pictures.” • Learning Center: Weird Science, 10/1, 8, 15, 29, 1-4pm. Ages 5-12. Free for members/ free w/admission for nonmembers. Explore strange and sometimes slimy science with fun, hand-on

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experiments. Make your own “bouncy blubber” and use mud to discover how craters form on the moon. • Museum Carts: Handle artifacts, conduct experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts stationed throughout the Museum. Activities and locations vary, Sun., 10/2, 1-3pm. All ages; free with admission • Grab your family and friends and visit the Cape Fear Museum to explore, discover and have fun together. SciFest – What secrets are hidden in your DNA? 10/22, 10am-4pm. $3/members; $6/nonmembers • Community Conversations: Listen to different viewpoints from panelists then engage in discussion about Civil War history. Mix and mingle before and after the 7pm. presentation. Tickets 910-798-4362. Changes, Compromises, Conflict, Secession, and War, 10/13, 6:30-8pm. $5/ members; $7/nonmembers • School Field Trips accepted! Bring your students to the Museum. School programs are inquiry-based, hands-on, curriculumlinked experiences. Grades K – 12; 9/6-5/25/2012. 60-90 min. $3/ student for New Hanover County Schools; $6/student for non-New Hanover County Schools. Group of 10 or more students, call 910798-4362. • Museum Outreach Programs! Let the Museum come to your school. Outreach programs feature hands-on artifacts and objects that enhance classroom learning. Group of 10 or more students,. Grades K – 5; year-round 60 min. $5 per student for New Hanover County Schools; $6 per student for non-New Hanover County Schools plus mileage. • Museum Kits! Check out a kit for use in your classroom. Museum kits contain a collection of objects for exploration. Grades K – 5; year-round. $10/wk New Hanover County Schools; $15/wk noon. Kits to be picked up and returned to the museum. • Hours: 9am-5pm through Labor Day, Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members admitted free.

814 Market St. 910-798-4367. www.capefearmuseum.com. NC AQUARIUM NEW EXHIBIT! Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of wellbalanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tou, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshopand more! www.ncaquariums.com. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach. (910) 458-8257 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM See page 14. WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models. Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. • Story Times designed for younger visitors first and third Mon, 10:30am. $4 per family is charged to cover program costs and includes access to the rest of the Museum. • 9/28, 7pm: The Wilmington Railroad Museum hosts a visit from author Theodore Kornweibel, Jr. He has written “Railroads in the African American Experience,” a remarkable review of the significant contributions of African Americans to the building, maintenance, operation, and profitability of the American railway system. A free community

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10/2: EXHIBITS CLOSING! The Cameron Art Museum will be closing two exhibits this week—Clyde Connell: Swamp Songs and Terrell James: Field Study, a complement to Swamp Songs. Connell’s touches on the Louisiana cultures, providing mystical views of music heard on the bayou, while Terrell’s features work influenced by the Cape Fear region. Admission is $3 to $8; CAM is open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday ‘til 9 p.m. presentation and reception will be held at First Baptist Missionary Church, 520 N. Fifth Avenue, at 7 pm. • Museum admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and free under age 2. Located at the north end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634 or www.wrrm.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am-6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com. BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Summer Jazz Series: Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the lawn! Beverages and gourmet snacks available; donations appreciated. 9/9, 6:30pm, Liz Pina and Kevin Kolb. • 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 10/20: Henry Jay MacMillan: The Art of Public ServiceFilm Room, Brown Wing. From painter to interior designer to artist illustrator (assigned to the 62nd Engineer Topographic Company of the XIX Corps) documenting war-torn Europe during 1944-45, Wilmington native Henry Jay MacMillan used his artistic talents in service both to his community and country. • Through 10/30: State of the Art/Art of the State, focuses on contemporary art in all genres by artists currently living in, or native to, the state of NC. • Through 10/2: Clyde Connell: Swamp Songs, Louisiana artist Clyde Connell used brown earth and red clay to color her drawings and sculptures, as well as bits of iron scrap; mystical view of nature and described as transcriptions of music heard on the bayou. • Through 10/2: Terrell James: Field Study, compliments Clyde Connell: Swamp Songs by showing two women artists of different generations, one influenced by the other. Feat. work influenced by the Cape Fear

region; paintings, sketchbooks, writing and historic artifacts. • Jazz at the CAM Series, in partnership with the Cape Fear Jazz Society, through 4/2012, 6:30-8pm. CAM/CFJS Members: $3/non-members: $55, students: $20. Indv seats: $7 for members, $10, nonmembers and $5 students w/ID. 10/6: Frank Bongiorno and Friends offering jazz with strings • 10/13, 7-8pm: Duo Sureño, classical voice and guitar; CAM members/students, $5; non-members, $10. Featured works by Britten, Rodrigo, Argento, Villa-Lobos and Handel create an intimate performance experience reminiscent of the 19th century musical gatherings in the salons of Vienna and Paris. • 10/19, 1-1:30pm 10/20, 6-6:30pm: ONE4$1 lecture: Seated Woman with Bonnie England, 1-1:30pm. Artist and Projekte Gallery owner Bonnie England offers a closer look at Seated Woman (c. 1940) by Willem de Kooning (19041997). • CLASSES, ETC: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall. Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. $70/6-wks. • Museum School: Fall classes going on now! More info online for adult education programs • Hand and Wheel Pottery Techniques, Mon/Wed, 10/17-12/14, 8am-noon; or Tues/Thurs, 10/18-12/15, 5:30-8:30pm. Members, $250/non, $300. Hiroshi Sueyoshi teaches handbuilding, wheel throwing, glazing and finishing techniques. Class size limited; all skill levels, ages 16+. RSVP. • Tai Chi, Wed., 10/6, 19, noon; $5, members; $10, non. • Yoga, Thurs., noon; $5, members; $10, non. • Zumba classes, Mon/Wed/ Fri, members, $8; non, $10. Packages: $32/4; $52/8; $65/10. Energetic movement class, Latininspired dancing w/Wendy Joyner. • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Sun., 11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

sports/recreation US OPEN KING MACKAEREL TOURNEY 10/1: 33rd annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament:. Southport Marina. Fishing both days and fish fry, 3-7pm, on 10/1. Awards ceremony follows, 7pm. Entertainment and Refreshments: 4:30-7pm. First Place: $25,000 Cash. Guaranteed Payout : 100 cash prizes totaling over $100,000. www.usopenkmt.com, IN BALANCE PILATES Two weekend, 50-hr. classical Pilates mat certification program teaches the traditional Pilates method up to an intermediate level while also covering teaching techniques, basic anatomy, advancements, modifications and fundamentals to enhance your teaching abilities. The two weekend design gives the student the opportunity to better retain the information learned, and this program will be geared toward teaching groups. Program Dates: 10/7-9: Fri., 6pm-9pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; and Sun., 8am12pm. 10/28-30: Fri., 6pm-9pm; Sat., 10am-6pm; and Sun., 8am-12pm. $450 due on 10/7 or $225/ ea. weekend. In Balance, 3828 Oleander Dr. pilatesinbalance.com TENNIS CLINICS Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, Empie Park, 3405A Park Ave. Pre-reg. rqd. 341-4631. • Intermediate Doubles Clinic: Fast-paced doubles positioning/ strategy clinic that will elevate your game to the next level. $10/clinic. Mon, 10am. (Sept - Nov); Wed., 10/5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30pm. • Cardio Tennis (all levels). Improve your overall fitness and endurance in this fast-paced clinic! $10/clinic. Mon, 9am; Wed., 5:30pm • Serving Clinic (all levels): 30-min.serving clinic will greatly improve your technique, overall consistency, placement, and help you generate more power. $5/clinic, Wed., 7:30pm. • Beginner Tennis Clinics: Hour-long clinic focuses on using correct technique for your volleys and overheads and

and learn how to make them major strengths. $40/4 clinics. Session 1: 9/26 & 10/3, 6:30pm. Session 2: 10/10, 17, 24 & 11/7, 6:30pm. • Specialty Clinics, Volley/Overhead Clinic ($10/ clinic) Wed., 9/21 & 28 • Forehand/Backhand Clinic ($10/clinic) Wed., 11/2, 9, & 16 • Tennis Clinics for Kids: Little Aces, ages 4-6. Session 1: 9/19, 21, & 26 • Session 2: 10/3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 • Session 3: 10/31, 11/ 2, 7, 9, 14 & 16, 3:45-4:30pm. $40/6 clinics. Focus on the intro of basic strokes such as forehands, backhands, volleys and overheads. • Super Aces, ages 7-9. Session 1: 9/14, 19, 21, & 26. Session 2: 10/3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19. Session 3: 10/31, 11/2, 7, 9, 14 & 16, 4:30-5:15pm. $40/6 clinics. General stroke mechanics will be reinforced w/introduction to Quick Start score keeping , games and some match play. Get your kids ready for Quick Start tournaments. www.empiepark.com BARK IN THE PARK 10/8: A local championship for the 2011 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Champions will be held at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr., where athletic canines can be seen, literally, jumping for joy. Entry fee for competitors and admission is free for all spectators. Novice and veteran competitors alike are encouraged to compete. All competitors will receive a free official Hyperflite K-10 Competition Standard flying disc and the top three teams will receive awards. 910256-7925 for more information or to preregister. KAYAKING Full Moon Kayak—Rice Creek, 10/11, 4:309pm. $50 Paddle the blackwater of Rice and Town Creek during the full moon. We’ll make a stop for a campfire and s’mores, discover the many creatures of the night and then paddle back under the moonlit skies. (910)-341-0075 BROOKLYN GREENS DAY TRIP 10/15, 9am: Day trip to Brookgreen Gardens in

Murrells Inlet, SC. Private guided tour of historic site and sculpture collection. After lunch, local artist Niki Hildebrand will host open air studio time. Bring your own supplies and draw, paint, take photos, journal...or find a place to rest and appreciate Mother Nature’s peace. $75 each includes transportation, garden admission, tour and studio support as desired. (910) 524-7770 or www.exitlanetours.com. WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Join Capt. Joe, orinthologist and bird watching aficionado, on a cruise around Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek in search of local shore and water birds. This low-tide tour is perfect for birders of all ages. Other dates: 10/8, 10/10, 10/21, 10/24, 10/25. $35/person. Group discounts/ private charters available. Contact Joe today at 910-200-4002 to make reservations. www.capefearnaturalist.com. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Shag lessons, men and women’s adult tennis ladder, tennis lessons for youth and adults, cotillion for youth (next session, 9/20), yoga, pilates, boot camp for youth and adults, Bridge lessons (9/20-10/20), tone and stretch, and low impact aerobic classes.910-256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillbeach.com.

film CINEMATIQUE See page 27. • Plays weekly at Thalian Hall main stage, 7:30pm, $7 (unless otherwise noted) • 10/3-5: The Guard—A comedic fish-out-ofwater tale of murder, blackmail, drug trafficking and rural police corruption. Two policemen must join forces to take on an international drug-smuggling gang, starring Brendan Gleason and Don Cheadle. 1 hr. 36 min. Rated R. • 10/17-19:

The Whistleblower—A ripped-from-the-headlines thriller is inspired by actual events. Kathy Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz) is a Nebraskan police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. 1 hr. 58 min. Rated R. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Each Friday, through 10/7, Wrightsville Beach Parks and Rec will host a free family movie night in the park, sponsored by various local churches, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Activities begin at dusk. Picnic baskets and coolers are welcome, but no alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be cancelled.www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com LUMINA THEATER SCREENINGS 9/29, 7pm: Low and Behold, screening and discussion with Zack Godshall. Sory of Turner Stull, a young insurance claims adjuster in postKatrina New Orleans who risks his job to help a local man, Nixon, find his lost dog. 96 mins. Free• 10/1, 8pm: The Manhattan Short Film Festival: One-night screening on UNCW’s campus is part of an extraordinary global event ,when over 100,000 people in over 250 cities across six continents gather in cinemas, galleries, universities, museums and cafes to view and vote on the finalists’ films in the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. Free• 10/4, 7pm: “Bag It”—An average guy makes a resolution to stop using plastic bags at the grocery store. Little does he know that this simple decision will change his life completely. 74 mins. Free • 10/6, 7pm: Les Amours Imaginaires (Heartbeats)—”Heartbeats” is a comical and highly-stylized story centered around three close friends who become romantically linked in a menage-a-trois. French with English subtitles. Directed by Xavier Dolan. 95 mins. Free • 10/15, 8pm: “Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation: Sick and Twisted” (adult content)—The Sick and

Twisted Festival began in 1990 as a home for animated short films which are simply too revolting or adult in nature for the prestigious and tasteful classic show. Birthplace of Beavis and Butthead and tie-ins with other well-known shows such as South Park. Free • 10/16, 7pm: “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”—With humor and insight, this documentary unmasks the world of product placement and marketing processes to bring audiences behind closed doors directly into the pitch meetings and marketing presentations which ultimately inform our everyday entertainment decisions. Directed by Morgan Spurlock. 90 mins. Free. FILMMAKER’S SOCIAL Filmmaker Social every 2nd Friday of the month, 7pm! Connect with other filmmakers, as well as discuss topics such as fundraising, production and trends in the industry. 16 Taps, 127 Princess St., downtown Wilmington. Sponsored by CFIFN.

kids stuff! CHILDREN’S DRAMA CLASSES Luv2Act presents classes in improvisation, movement, singing and devising for kids at Carolina Beach Recreation Center—serious fun! Kim: 910-616-9180. www.luv2act.com CALLING ALL YOUTH! The 17th annual Cucalorus Film Festival is searching for films of all genres made by kids and for kids under the age of 18. Selected films will be showcased at a special youth screening during the annual festival 11/10-13. Films must be 7 minutes or shorter. Entries, free, and should include a DVD copy of the film and a list of the title, runtime, description of film, director’s name, age and contact information. Submission must

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be postmarked by Fri., 10/10: Cucalorus Film Festival Youth Screening, 815 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401. HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS Lots of fun for you and your little one! An early childhood music and movement class for kids 9 months to 6 years. One hour sessions on Tues, 9:15am, at Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center; Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation Building Tues, 11:30am, 2pm and 4:30pm. Drop ins welcome! $10 one child with parents, $5 for each additional child. www.happylittlesingers. com 910-777-8889. FIT FOR FUN CENTER The Fit for Fun Center offers a great place for you and your kids ages 5 and under to cool off and have some fun. Join us for free play, art activities, music and an outdoor age-appropriate playground. Mon-Fri, 9am-noon & 1-4pm; Sat., 9am-noon. $4/ child (ages 5 and under)/adults free. 302 S. 10th St. (910) 341-4630. www.fitforfuncenter.com

lectures/readings MORGAN SPURLOCK 10/17, 7pm: American documentary filmmaker, humorist, screenwriter, television producer, journalist and bounty hunter, Morgan Spurlock, is best known for his immersive explorations of social issues, making his documentaries personal, political and deeply empathetic (“Super Size Me”). “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold” targets the consumer industry by examining the issue of marketing, product placement and brand integration in movies—which was funded entirely by product placement. His lecture at UNCW will mimic the themes of the film. Scathingly funny, subversive and deceptively

smart. 910-962-3500. www.etix.com. Overflow seating available in Lumina Theatre (Fisher Student Center); tickets are required and distributed beginning at 5:30pm day of lecture, first come, first served basis. $9 OLD BOOKS ON FRONT STREET “Knit Wits, the crafting group open to all,” Wed nights, 6:30pm. • Art on display as part of Fourth Friday Gallery stop downtown, the fourth Friday every mo. with new exhibitions and artist receptions. • 9/28: First Meeting of Banned

9/29: LECTURE AND READING Wilmingtonian Noreen Renier will present a lecture, reading and book-sigining from her latest work, “The Practical Psychic: A No-Nonsense Guide to Developing Your Natural Intuitive Abilities.” Renier helps people explore and understand their capabilities for tapping into the natural psychic experience. The event takes place at Pomegranate Books at 4418 Park Avenue at 7 p.m. on Thursday—for free! Books Club, dedicated to reading banned and challenged books. First read: “Howl “by Allen Ginsberg. Focus of Landmark Obscenity Trial still used as precedent today. Meetings at 7pm, last Wed. of the month. Complete list of selected books www.OldBooksonFrontSt.com • 9/30-10/1: Banned Books Read-In. Please bring your favorite banned book and read aloud for five minutes from it. • 10/2, 7pm: Big Finale! Banned Opera with Tenor Bob Workmon! An evening of

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opera banned at different times. Old Books on Front St: 249 N. Front St. (910) 76-BOOKS PARENTING BOOK CLUB A new book club is forming with a focus on enhancing family life through an exploration of the science behind child development. Meetings held the first Thurs. ea. month, 6-7pm. Old Books on Front St. Objective is to engage the community in meaningful discussion about ways to foster healthy family living and to inspire personal growth and connection. Jessica: 336-4202887 or jesscooper1@yahoo.com LOUISA’S BOOK CLUB A series of stimulating discussions about the life and lesser-known writings of Louisa May Alcott! Faculty members UNCW will lead these sessions at Northeast Library, at 6 pm on four Wed. evenings: 10/5: Louisa May Alcott on Race, Sex, and Slavery, w/Kathleen Berkeley, associate dean of arts and Sciences • 10/26: Work —19th century American women’s rights and roles, w/Katie Peel, assistant professor of English • 11/16: Behind a Mask:The Unknown Thrillers of Louisa May Alcott, w/Mark Boren, associate professor of English. This book club is a lock-in event. Space is limited to 15 participants. Pre-reg., arrive a few minutes early: http://library.uncw.edu/alcott/forms/rsvpevent or by calling 910-798-6323. POMEGRANATE BOOKS “The Practical Psychic: A No-Nonsense Guide to Developing Your Natural Intuitive Abilities”—a guide to developing intuitive abilities that exist in all of us. Wilmingtontian Noreen Renier will give a free lecture and book siging. Thurs., 9/29, 7pm. Pomegranate Books, 4418 Park Ave. (910) 452-1107 GOING GREEN ENVIRO BOOK CLUB Cape Fear’s Going Green is sponsoring a new book club to encourage discussion of environmental topics, meeting the first Tues. ea. month at Old Books on Front Street. Future meeting dates: 10/4, 11/1 and 12/1. Upcoming titles posted: www.goinggreenpublications.com/calendar.html

classes/workshops WINE CLASSES All classes Thurs, 6:30pm at Taste the Olive; must be at least 21 years of age w/ID. Space limited; RSVP rqd. Schedule: 10/6: Wine 101— Tasting seminar and inrto into world of wine. Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro; understand your palate. $25/person. 910-256-OILS(6457) for policies/details. HARMONY YOGA 9/30-10/2, 4pm: Weekend of yoga experiences from fun and exhilarating to deeply relaxing—all focusing on change and how it affects us. www. harmonyyogawilmington.com. 5201 Oleander Dr., 910-795-0603 ART/CRAFT CLASSES 10/1, 1-4pm: Ladies Let’s Get Creative Art/Craft Classes! An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning. An altered book artist takes a book (old, new, recycled or multiple) and cuts, tears, glues, folds, paints, adds to, collages, creates pop-ups, rubber-stamps, and/or be-ribbons it. The artist may add pockets and niches to hold tags, rocks, ephemera, or other threedimensional objects. Each month (first Saturday) we will take our books and do pretty much all the things that are listed above to them. Materials and tools supplied; however, personal items welcomes (photos no bigger than 6x4). Theme is ABC’s. $15. No experience needed. Limit 5-6 per class. http://www.meetup.com/WilmingtonLets-Get-Creative-Group/

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS Temptations Everyday Gourmet (Hanover Shopping Center): Learn tips and techniques form local nature photographer Chuck Carmack. Tadvanced techniques for nature photographers who would like to hone their skills. Anyone is welcome to join us at this free program! After the workshop join us at WildBird & Garden for a photo-signing with Chuck from 10:45am-1pm. Jill Peleuses: wildbirdgardeninc@gmail.com MILLER MOTTE COLLEGE PROGRAMS Miller Motte College Workshops/Classes: “How to Balance Your Budget” free workshop on 10/7, noon-1pm. Room #A115 • 10/17, noon-1pm— “Finding Balance in Your Budget” free workshop. Guest speaker will be Stephanie Williams. RSVP with Shannon Carlson to be admitted at: Shannon.carlson@miller-motte.edu. Park on the left side of the building where it says “Administration.” 5000 Market St Wilmington, NC 28405 Room #A-115. www.miller-motte.edu or 910442-3400. COOKING CLASSES Cooking classes by Chef Alexis Fouros of Creative Market Place: 10/5, 19. Pre-reg. is required. 917-969-2430 (Betsy) or e-mail: boyden2@aol.com TAI CHI Tai Chi, Mon., 6:30pm, Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th St. Taught by Karen Vaughn, LAC, 3rd gen. Tien Shan Pai disciple. $15/class. (910) 392-0870

clubs/notices HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 25 ANNIVERSARY Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity’s 25th anniversary to create awareness of our tithe partner country, El Salvador, where CFHFH has built more than 65 homes. Global Village trip planned to build a 25th Anniversary Home. Express interest in a February 2012 trip. Cost/participant is estimated at $1600; $800 for food, lodging, and transportation while in El Salvador, and a budget of $800 for air travel to El Salvador. Re: Julie Hale by the end of August, 910-762-4744 x 105. ONSLOW PUBLIC LIBRARY Page Turners Book Club, (grades 2-5) talk about your favorite books, characters, stories and more. Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 1st Thurs, 4:30pm; Sneads Ferry: 3rd Thurs, 4:30pm; Swansboro: 2nd Thurs, 4:30pm • American Girl Book Club (grades 2-5). A different American Girl book each month, enjoysnacks & have fun with crafts & other activities. Meets monthly. Jacksonville/Main: 3rd Tues, 4:30pm. • Legos in the Library (grades K-12)Express creativity and learn new Lego building techniques from simple to advanced! Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 2nd Sat, 10am; Richlands: 3rd Sat, 10am; Sneads Ferry: 3rd Sat, 10am; Swansboro: 3rd Sat, 10am • Laptime Storytime (0-23 mos.). Imaginative rhymes, songs, stories & free play for infants & their caregivers. Jacksonville/Main: Weds, 9:30 and 10:30am • Time for Twos (2 yr. olds). Books, action songs, music, movementand interactive fun for 2 yr. olds and their caregivers. Jacksonville/ Main: Thurs, 10am, 11am • Mother Goose Time (up to age 3): Rhymes, songs, music and movement for toddlers & their caregivers. Richlands Branch: Thurs, 10am; Swansboro Branch: Weds & Thurs, 10am • Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) A galaxy of books, stories and fun activities for 3-5 yr. olds. Jacksonville/Main: Tues, 10am; Sneads Ferry Branch: Tues, 10am; Richlands Branch: Thurs, 11am; Swansboro Branch: Thurs, 11am • Kids’ Creations (grades K-5). School-age kids express imagination and creativity during our afterschool story and craft hour. Meets monthly. Sneads Ferry Branch: Weds, 4:30pm; Richlands Branch: Thurs, 4:30pm • Free Family Film Fridays

(bring entire family). Main Library in Jacksonvile, every month for a free, family-friendly movie. Free popcorn!Shows monthly. Jacksonville: Fri, 4pm • Monthly Genealogy Meeting Network and get genealogy and local history tips from other researchers and guest speakers. Meets monthly. Jacksonville: 2nd Tues, 10am; Jacksonville Friends. • Swansboro Friends Used Book Sale: Swansboro, 2nd Sat monthly, 9am-1pm. Book Club Social (teens and adults). Meet bestselling author James Rollins via Skype! Join our quarterly social for book lovers and book clubs. Meet and discuss your favorite reads, enjoy refreshments, and meet some of your favorite authors via Skype. • Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit Courtesy of the N.C. Dept. of Cultural Resources, visitors to OCPL during the month of Nov. will see images of Civil War soldiers, battles and much more. The battlefield, homefront, African Americans and women all are reflected in this traveling exhibit. • Jacksonville: 10/13, 6pm. Paint the Town Red, (Grades 6-12) Teens who love the Twilight series won’t want to miss this party! Play Twilight trivia and other games, make Edward-inspired jewelry and quench your thirst with refreshments.• Swansboro: Thurs, 9/29, 5-6:30pm: Pizza Pages (grades 6-8). Teens discuss great books and enjoy, free pizza. Be one of the first to register and receive a free book. Meets monthly. Swansboro: 4th Thurs, 5:30pm • Teen Volunteers (grades 6-12): Teens are encouraged to volunteer at their local OCPL library branch. Earn SAT & Junior Honors Society volunteer hours! Please call your local branch library for more information. Orientation for new volunteers is held monthly: Jacksonville: 2nd Weds, 4pm Swansboro: 1st Weds, 4pm. www. onslowcountync.gov/library ASST. LEAGUE OF GREATER ILM Assistance League of Greater Wilmington will be hosting an Informational Tea introducing our

organization to potential new members, 9/29, at 1:30pm, at the home of Judi Logan. 910 3711375. Volunteer nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action through community-based philanthropic programs serving new Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. CAPE FEAR GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE 10/1, 10am: Wilmington residents will be able to view seven inspiring sites of some of the greenest homes and businesses in the area during the 7th annualCFGBA Solar and Green Building Tour. Includes the newly constructed WAVE Transit Facility, Forden Station, which was built to LEED Gold Standards for certification. Forden Station, located at 505 Cando St. has many energy efficientfeatures, including a green roof and geothermal heating and cooling., LED lighting and exhibits recycled content throughout the interior design of the building. EPA Watersense certified home and more! fThe Wave Transfer Facility at Forden Station begins the tour at 10am; participants have the choice of driving to the other sites in their cars or riding the trolley provided by the tour. After a tour of Forden Station, the trolley will leave at 10:45am for the othersites. Tickets: $20/person or $15/ CFGBA members. www.cfgba.org. RECYCLING ELECTRONICS Through 10/1, 9am: Your Computer Friends and PODS Moving and Storage have partnered for another electronics recycling event. We will accept the following free of charge: printers, phones, cell phones, batteries, desktop and laptop computers, cables, fax machines, copiers . TVs and CRT monitors (the big, bulky kind) require a recycling charge of $10/ea. No appliances. Drop-off hours: 9/26-30, 9am-5pm 10/1, 10am-2pm. 3816 Oleander Dr. LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP Dosher Memorial Hospital has announced the formation of a new Lymphedema Support Group.

Meets 2nd Floor Conference Room of Dosher Hospital, 924 N. Howe St., Southport. Goal of support group is to provide support, tips and ideas to help reduce limb size and visible symptoms of the disease. Led by registered occupational therapist Ginne Boyle, OTR/L CLT-LANA. Open discussion and a question and answer period. Meets monthly, free of charge to those who attend. Registration encouraged Ginnie Boyle at (910)454-4708 orginnieboyle@dosher.org. WILMINGTON MAGIC CLUB The Wilmington Magic Club is now accepting new members. If you have an interest in magic or currently perform magic, please come share your talents. Celebrating 30 years in Wilmington. Teaching sessions and magic performances at each meeting. Members include Beginners to Semi Professionals. 910-520-4026. PERFORMANCE CLUB Register now for classes and be part of our next show! Teaching all aspects of performance: improv, acting, musical theater, Glee andmore for ages 5 to teen. www.PerformanceClubKids.com or 910338-3378. POETRY OUT LOUD High School teachers across Nc have until Fr., 10/14, to register for a national poetry recitation competition, Poetry Out Loud, sponsored by arts council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Society and the Greensboro Public Library. Grades nine through 12 in public, private and home schools enter; winners go to state level and nationals in D.C., 5/13–15. Students learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. Helps master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Teachers can register: www.poetryoutloud.org. WRITERS AND WELLNESS GROUP

Life Writers and Wellness Group, (formerly “Grace in the Word”) meets 3rd Tues., 7-8:30pm. Schedule: 10/18, 11/15, 12/20. 5041 New Centre Dr, Ste 122. 910-262-4454. www.meetup.com/LifeWriters-Wellness-Group/910-262-4454 ot email mountainbirdministry@yahoo.com. TIDEWATER CAMELLIA CLUB 10/29, 12:30-5pm: Tidewater Camellia Club announces its Fall Camellia Show & Sale, Sat., 10/29, at the New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 OleanderDr. Free; open to public.Camellia experts from all over the southeastern United States will display hundreds of blooms. There will be education forums to help answer any camellia growing problems you may have. Be sure to stop by our sale of award winning camellias! dianeondeck@ earthlink.net WILMINGTON PRIDE YOUTH GROUP Wilmington Pride Youth Group and GLBTQIA Youth meets 3rd Fri/mo., 5:30-7:30pm, downtown ILM (call for specific location). A safe, discrete location for youth to discuss various topics that effect the gay youth population. After group, play video games and socialize with friends. Free for people 25 and under. TR Nunley: 910-538-0234 or Wilmingtonpride@gmail.com. www.wilmingtonpride. com. Parents are welcome to meet facilitators and see the space. COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Monday, at 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouponclub.com CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 383-0374.

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