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What in Wilmington do you look forward to for fall?

Visiting the pumpkin patch at that church on College/Wrightsville.

— Jay Edge

Riverfest.

— Dawn Hall Getting our beaches back!

— Scott DiNapoli

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The Wrightsville Beach Flotilla and Festival in the Park!

— Lea Bullard

From Front Street Brewery’s Oktoberfest in September to Coastal Carolina Clay Guild’s pottery show and Wilmington’s premier film festival in November, there’s lots to celebrate about the oncoming autumn season. Check out all the fall fun on page 36!

This year, the Lighthouse Beer and Wine Festival. I finally get to go, because I’ve worked every year before.

— Bethany Turner, encore asst. editor

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Revival of a Relic

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he Carolina Beach Boardwalk, extending 800 feet along the Atlantic surf, once drew crowds by the thousands.

From the 1930s to the 1950s, the historic stretch of shops and attractions reveled in summertime fun, while families delighted in iconic eats such as Britt’s glazed doughnuts.

Sadly, the boardwalk’s glimmering past diminished to a dilapidated state within only a few decades. Rides like the Ferris wheel moved out around the ‘80s, and the path filled with rough bars in place of the closed-up shops. The relic of Carolina Beach’s golden age became little more than an eyesore, marred by four murders in the 1990s—three of which occurred at the now-defunct bar, Longbranch.

Fed up with the lack of love bestowed upon their community’s boardwalk, residents and business owners formed the Boardwalk Makeover Group in 2008, logging 8,000 volunteer hours to brighten the scene. Legislation was passed to regulate the pavilion’s bars, and colorful murals speckled the buildings and sidewalks. Several rides returned to private land near the boardwalk, and efforts were made to attract tourists through weekly events, such as hosting live bands and fireworks each Thursday evening throughout summer.

Today the Carolina Beach Boardwalk is making a comeback; yet several hurricanes and the daily stress of salt air has taken its toll on the area. To truly return the boardwalk to the glory of its heyday, a major renovation is a necessity. For Carolina Beach Mayor Bob Lewis and the current town council, an additional expansion would be a blessing.

“We started to discuss the boardwalk as an idea early in 2013, mainly because the existing structure was in need of repair, and it looked like we would need to spend $150,000 or more of taxpayer’s money to do it,” Lewis describes.

Simultaneously, the town council secured grants to purchase parcels of land and set up

an LLC in hopes of the state building an NC Aquarium pier. The grants, however, required the town to match almost $800,000. “We felt it would better serve our residents and community if we developed a concept to move those state grants from land acquisition to construction to help with our boardwalk idea,” Lewis continues.

The town was able to re-purpose $250,000 from the North Carolina Division of Water Resources. Though the grant requires Carolina Beach to match funds, the town is prepared, having $350,000 of room occupancy taxes stowed in a reserve fund, putting the burden on tourists rather than residents.

“We had to turn down a $360,000 parks grant, and we had to turn down the original $800,000 CAMA [of the NC Divison of Coastal Management] grant we secured,” Lewis explains. “We were forced to make a new application for the CAMA grant, and we ended up getting $603,000.”

Grants from any area possible were highly important to the town council. Without them, there would be no renovation. “We did not have any money in our current budget or capital improvement plan to implement this potential project,” the mayor details. “I personally did not want to bury the town in debt or take $1.5 million out of our much-needed general fund reserves. If we could not come up with outside funding, I would not support moving forward with this project.”

The town’s strategy to identify potential funding sources was to develop close relationships with state legislators, including Senators Bill Rabon and Thom Goolsby, along with Representatives Susi Hamilton, Ted Davis and Rick Catlin. “Together they all were able to help us gain access to DENR [Department of Natural Resources] Secretary John Skvarla, who listened to our proposal and opened the opportunity for us to secure state grants from CAMA and Water

New Hanover County and Carolina Beach team up to restore the historic boardwalk By: Bethany Turner

Above: Boardwalk sign at Carolina Beach. Photo courtesy of Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce.

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ily-friendly destination. A splash park, which would feature fountains kids can play in, is one of the options being considered.

“We are still discussing this concepts, as we want to review all the pros and cons,” Lewis affirms. “We are, like anyone should be, concerned about public safety, the conservation of water, design issues, hygiene, and feasibility based on the location to sand and surf.”

Other park elements, such as special seating and picnic areas, are also part of the talks. “These concepts need to be flushed out a bit, but there is a strong desire to create a unique children’s attraction to the design,” the mayor ensures.

Though amusement details are still in the works, $150,000 of the NC Division of Water Resources grant must be spent by October 1st, 2013.

“CAMA is working with our town staff OLD MONEY: The Town of Carolina Beach has acquired $1,353,000 in grants to renovate and expand on granting a minor permit to accomplish just that,” Lewis shares. “We will be able to its historic boardwalk. Photo by Bethany Turner complete the 10-foot beach accesses and a connection ramp to our stage, which is out Resources,” Lewis details.

Though the grants equaled more than half over the dunes. They are also granting us of the necessary funds to restore the board- the ability to install electrical and plumbing walk, the council felt they could acquire the replacement where needed, and to excavate rest. “We needed public input, so we orga- some of the current coves at the base of the nized a volunteer ad hoc committee of about dunes, land-side. We anticipate we will have 20 residents, including town staff, to devel- construction items to start and will use up the op the concept a little further,” Lewis says. entire $150,000.”

Mayor Lewis, the town council, and New “That committee helped us create a visual concept which we used to sell New Hanover Hanover County commissioners are banking on attracting more tourists and jobs to the reC County to come in as a partner and provide our town a grant of $500,000 so we could gion. The county would receive an increase in d sales, property and room occupancy taxes if complete the project.” t On Monday, August 19th, the county com- new hotels, restaurants or shops build in the missioners met and unanimously agreed to town. Property taxes will not be increased for o support the renovation with an economic de- residents, either. “We have cut our residents’ velopment grant. Commissioner Beth Daw- property taxes by over 11 percent in 2012 h son motioned to approve it, and requested and again in 2013,” Lewis informs with pride. . the council return annually with updates on Currently the council is working with a dee the progress. Though plans are not final, the veloper who recently acquired a large oceana concept includes expanding the boardwalk front parcel. “[The developer] is interested h an additional 800 feet to the north, doubling in building a new 110-room Hampton Inn and - its present length.

Suites as a bookend to the Marriott Courte “We have designed 10-foot access ramps yard in the central business district [CBD],” to be inclusive of everyone, with a special Lewis tells. “We are using the investment l focus for those individuals with disabilities,” we are making in the new boardwalk to ats the mayor explains. “We also plan to extend tract them to move forward with their plans p the width of the boardwalk to 16 feet to this year.” make it more of a promenade, and recess Additional land owners in the CBD are , the seating so as to keep the entire 16 feet looking to attract more new hotels, while othl walk-able or usable.” ers are discussing potential retail projects. d Plans also include a couple gazebos, large “Once the boardwalk revitalization project is d swings and a few covered areas. The ocean- complete, I think you will see a major expand front stage will gain an additional ramp and a sion of businesses, and we could be looking permanent roof. Low-level lighting will less- at new construction to replace existing empty s en the impact on nests of loggerhead sea lots which dot this area today,” Lewis notes.

- turtles, the hatchlings of which respond to The next Carolina Beach Town Council n and follow moonlight to the water’s edge. If meeting, open to the public, will be held on o too much light is put off, the baby turtles will Tuesday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the r crawl in the wrong direction. council room of the municipal administration The focus of the boardwalk will recall building (1121 N. Lake Park Blvd.). its use in the early 20th century as a famencore | september 4-10, 2013 | www.encorepub.com 5

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Water Works:

A closer look at the benefits of the conservation By: Mary Childers

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iving in a community surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean means there should be importance focused on the conservation and recycling of water. In the New Hanover County and Wilmington residential areas, Chief Communication Officer Mike McGill of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority says on average around 16 million gallons of water a day is consumed in an area that serves approximately 200,000 residents. That makes the annual consumption right around 6 billion gallons of water.

Being surrounded by oceans and river streams may serve as a misconception to the dangers of how this community would be affected if precautions are not taken to ensure the cleanliness is real. In 2007, New Hanover County experienced a drought and it wasn’t until recent amounts of rainfall in 2013 did the county go into surplus.

Director Dru Harrison of New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District says

plans are in place that will result in better conservation. Concerns revolve around the quality of water available to the county as a whole, and the importance of making individuals aware on what they can do to restrict their water intake. Services are offered through the Soil and Water Conservation District, and they have a firm belief that awareness is vital.

Harrison suggests residents invest in rain barrels, plant native flowers that use less water for survival and can withstand heavy rainfall, as well as limit showers to 5 minutes. “Just start one step at a time,” she says. “Don’t think that you have to save the world in one day. Every little bit helps.”

Rain barrels can be purchased at the New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District for a discounted price, and some residents are beginning to make their own out of large Mount Olive pickle containers that have the capacity to hold 50 gallons.

Due to the expense of this conservation method, actions are being taken to make sure this is a resource available to every

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socio-economic group throughout the community. “We are working right now with New Hanover County to plan the installation of rain barrels in areas of low-income housing,” she says.

The majority of water consumed in the Wilmington area comes from Cape Fear River. From there, the water goes on a cycle, and is pumped to a plant where it is treated with chemicals, such as chlorine and fluoride. McGill is confident that the water being consumed by residents is high quality.

“We follow Environmental Protection Agency guidelines with how much chlorine is in our system,” he says. “Drinking the treated water here is safe. The chlorine is added to ensure that the disinfection of the water carries on as it passes through our distribution system.”

Plastic resources available to contain the water we drink become problematic on a conservation level as well. Drinks in vending machines, plastic bags, and eating utensils are heavy pollutants. The fact is: Plastic is not a resource to be lightly looked upon.

“All plastic, unless it says that it is 100 percent recyclable, comes from an oilbased product,” Harrison says.

As of October 1, 2009, the state of North Carolina finds it illegal to not recycle a plastic item, such as an aluminum can, plastic bottle, and oyster shells are put under law’s protection. For residents, there has not been a fine in place if caught, but for restaurants it is required. “At this point in time, everyone who recycles is volunteering to make a difference,” Harrison says.

Assistant Director Sean Ahlum for technology and communications for the Office of Housing and Residence Life at UNCW is passionate about protecting our environment from toxins such as plastic. Ahlum has been using the same metal water container for over eight years.

“The only way to change the system is to change the way you consume,” he says.

“As a consumer, you don’t realize this, but you vote every single day with where you spend your dollar bill. So, if you continuously go out and buy a bottle of Dasani, what you’re telling the producer is that you value it, which means they’ll continue to produce it.”

Once a plastic item is thrown away, the cycle does not end. “When plastics enter the water stream, it attracts toxins and chemicals,” Ahlum says. “You’re technically starting to poison your food stream from the base level up.”

Aside from the effect it has on humans, its aftermath on plant and the ocean life becomes an issue. “For every pound of plankton and phytoplankton in the open ocean, it is now estimated that there is between 5 and 6 pounds of plastic,” Ahlum says.

Making sure our community stays beautiful is high priority for many. Educating the general public about what they can do to make their personal impact has high importance, and questions or concerns are welcomed by Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.

“Educating the public about their water and wastewater services is an important duty of CFPUA communications,” McGill states. “I will gladly go to any community or civic organization that will have me to talk about our water and wastewater services, and I’ll take questions and complaints. I will even tailor the conversation to touch about issues in the news like fluoridation.”

There is not a high concern in regards to this area running out of water. Cape Fear Soil and Water Conservation District believes that to put a timeline with the supply of water would be a misconception.

“It all ties into climate change,” Harrison says. “As a community, we should just have the mentality to take care of what we have.”

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Live Local, Live Small: A short list of Labor Day heroes

(1919). The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters negotiated during the Depression with Pullman—whose refusal to negotiate in the 1890’s led to deaths and the eventual creation of Labor Day—and has achieved a national level of visibility and acceptance, a gain of importance cannot be overstated.

By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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t isn’t often that I expect to find great inspiration when I open an e-mail from Rick Santorum. His latest one had in its subject line: “Gwen, Who’s Your Labor Day Hero?”

Since Santorum dropped out of the presidential primary, he has worked to reposition himself as the champion of “Made in America” products and manufacturing, as well as American employment. Though I think it is a shame this was not his central message when he genuinely had a national platform, I suppose it’s better late than never. I am happy to welcome him to the Live Local train.

From his email: “Gwen, As Labor Day approaches, and we take time to celebrate American workers, I’d like to invite you to nominate a Labor Day hero in your life who inspires you.

“Patriot Voices is kicking off a contest, asking our members to nominate a person or group of people who exemplify the spirit of the American worker.”

It got me thinking not so much about taking a picture of my favorite waitress, but truly contemplating who my Labor Day heroes are.

Founded as a national holiday in 1894

by President Grover Cleveland, Labor Day started as an attempt to smooth over troubles following the massive Pullman Porters strike that had disastrous consequences, including the deaths of two protestors from federal marshals who were deployed by Cleveland and fired into the crowd (shades of Kent State, anyone?).

Labor Day supposedly stands to commemorate the contributions of workers to American life, and once began with parades and speeches to draw attention to the labor force. Now, of course, it marks the end of summer and the last long weekend for beach trips, barbecues and end-of-season/beginning-of-school-year consumerism. I think I am pleased Santorum is trying in some way to shine a little attention on what Labor Day is meant to be, but living in a right-to-work state does rather make the celebration of unions a little difficult.

So, back to the original question: Who would my Labor Day heroes be? Not that I do not honor every hard-working person in our country, but I think it would serve us more to honor leaders in the labor movement than our favorite bartender.

FOR THE PEOPLE: Duncan West speaking with Cesar Chavez at the Delano United Farm Workers ally, circa 1974. Photo by Joel Levine

“I am not afraid of the pen, or the scaffold, or the sword. I will tell the truth wherever I please.” —Mother Jones Mother Jones is now more frequently thought of in association with the magazine that bears her name than her actual accomplishments. At one point in time, she was declared “The Most Dangerous Woman in America,” a distinction she relished.

Closely associated with United Mine Workers of America in West Virginia, her other accomplishments include “The Children’s Crusade,” a march of youth factory workers from Philadelphia to Teddy Roosevelt’s home in New York. The Silk Strike in Philadelphia comprised 100,000 workers (16,000 of them children) who demanded their work week be reduced to 60 to 55 hours. (Enjoying the long weekend? Brought to you by the labor movement.) Yet, her work with coal miners led to a Senate investigation into the conditions of coal mines. It proved instrumental in getting President Wilson to intervene in disputes in Colorado mining camps, which had resulted in the National Guard opening fire on a tent colony, and killing 20 wives and children of miners.

Though not a “hip” hero nowadays, because she was adamantly against women’s suffrage, her views on family solidarity—that workers and their wives were partners necessary to each other is a message which de-

serves to be heard again. Really, we cannot hope to accomplish anything as people if we are not working together with those whom we share our lives most closely to support our mutual dreams.

After a lifetime dedicated to raising her voice in support of the oppressed, The Miners’ Angel was buried in the Union Miners Cemetery in Illinois.

“In every truth, the beneficiaries of a system cannot be expected to destroy it.” —A. Philip Randolph It’s a quote we might want to bear in mind when discussing the current occupants in Raleigh and their legislation.

One of my prized possessions is an autographed copy of A. Philip Randolph’s biography. During last week’s coverage of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, I was pleased that NPR’s coverage included discussion of the work leading up to the march. They acknowledged Randolph’s planned 1941 march on Washington to protest discrimination based on race in the war industries. As a direct result of that proposal, FDR signed the executive order that created The Fair Employment Act. Best remembered for the successful organizing of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters—a union that endured many setbacks before successfully negotiating with the Pullman Company in 1937—Randolph led the march for blacks to receive a charter in the American Federation of Labor. His early success included organizing elevator workers in New York City (1917), and dock and shipyard workers in Tidewater, Virginia

“The fight is never about grapes or lettuce; it is always about people.” —Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez and his work with the United Farm Workers of America made the reality of agricultural working conditions real for people who would rather not think about from where their grapes came. The passage of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act (1975) was a high watermark, which came as a result of the largest agricultural worker strike in American history.

Chavez became the first successful voice since Steinbeck to make the plight of agricultural workers real for average Americans.

While Steinbeck talked about white people, Chavez shone a light on the plight of Hispanic workers who did not exist for most middleclass suburban Americans.

No man is an island, and no political issue is simple. Many controversies swirl around the UFWA and stances taken on immigration reform; however, to denigrate or ignore the accomplishments of a truly visionary man, one who made a completely invisible group of ruthlessly exploited people noticeable during industrialized agriculture, is an extreme disservice. The people he inspired to work for better lives for themselves and their children matter. He dared to call attention to the dangers of insecticides to workers and consumers long before it was fashionable to consider the dangers.

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Winging it in Wilmington: Intern details life adjustments from Ireland to southeast America By: Fiona O’Sullivan

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efore the long summer break, my friend took me on a tour of UNCW. Oh, my—talk about a state-of-the-art college! I’ve seen big colleges in Ireland but not compared to this. I was in awe while walking. I can imagine how easily people get lost trying to find their way around campus; all the buildings look identical at UNCW. At home, though University College of Dublin (UCD) is large and has its own entrance, the campus is not as spread out. Students wouldn’t drive from car park to car park, either. We ended up driving to various parking lots around campus numerous times just to run a couple of errands.

When I walked into UNCW’s Fisher Student Union, it felt more like walking into an art gallery. Everything looked brand new (from what I understand, it is pretty new). I’ve heard a large sum of money went into building the new gym, too; upon visiting, it’s evident. In my eyes, it’s money well-spent and fairly impressive; it even has an in-door track! Venturing into the game room in the student union, with the cinema beside it, looked like something from the TV show “Zoey101” (yes, I’m ashamed to admit I watched it back in the day). It had me thinking: This is definitely a reason to stay in school!

I went to Griffith College Dublin back in Ireland. An historical building, originally used as an army barracks, it’s quite small compared to most colleges at home (100 students in my year, max). Basically you couldn’t be late for classes because the longest distance you’d have to travel is walking a few hundred yards from one end of the college to the other, or up four flights of stairs.

Back home, UCD recently underwent a huge make-over. On a night out shortly before I left Ireland for Wilmington, I finally saw what people were fussing over. The old gym had been completely replaced; it now looks similar to the new one at UNCW. UCD also had a cinema installed, which is relatively unheard of for colleges in Ireland.

After wandering around UNCW, still in shock at its pristine upkeep, I asked how much college fees are here. The answer for North Carolinians is approximately $6,000 a year. Surprised by this, because America is known for its expensive college fees, this seemed very reasonable. I paid $6,000 a year for private college at home. My friend explained that people who go to college out of their home state or

privately pay a great deal more. I’ve heard numbers like $19,000 to $60,000 a semester! I can only imagine the feeling of being in eternal debt! Some international students in my year paid $25,000 a year for a private college at Griffith. I’ve never heard of rates getting higher than that.

At home public colleges are subsidized by the government. This means that Irish students only pay registration fees, which are usually $3,000 annually. However, the government is trying to end this and make students pay full fees, which will probably reach between $8,000 and $10,500. It would be fair to say that the government and the various student representative bodies don’t see eye-to-eye on this topic; they’re not remotely on the same planet, never mind being on the same page.

Before getting into college, students in Ireland have to take an exam: “the Leaving Certificate.” During a student’s last year of secondary school (high school), she fills out a CAO (Central Applications Office—student placements in Irish universities) form and puts down a list of college courses she wants in order of preference. The course outlines the number of points (A = 100 points, B = 75 points, etc.) one must get to be accepted into this particular course.

The maximum points one can receive is 600, and students have their “wish lists” fulfilled according to how many points they get. The better you do, the more options you have to choose from in regards to college courses.

The schooling systems in the U.S. are also quite different compared to home. I believe over here, it transitions from grade school to middle school to high school and then college. Whereas in Ireland, students attend primary school from the ages of 4 to 12, and then continue onto secondary school until the ages of 17 or 18, before going to college. While in secondary school, students take two major national state examinations (i.e. papers are set and corrected at national level by the government’s Department of Education), the Junior Certificate at age 15 and then the Leaving Certificate in the final year, which determines a student’s eligibility to attend college.

Although the appearance of UNCW made it very tempting to go back and study for another degree, the thoughts of what international students must pay in fees are quite scary—not to mention I’d probably be skipping class just to go to the campus movies or something!

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August 29th

with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Queen of the Night

The conflicted double life of Israeli Orthodox Jew Shadar Hadar, 34, might be as formidable to manage as that of an international spy. Though deeply and defiantly religious, he typically around midnight “trades his knitted white yarmulke” for a “wavy blond wig and pink velvet dress” and takes the stage as a nascent drag queen, according to an August Associated Press dispatch from Jerusalem. His gayness has alienated his ex-wife (who bars him from seeing their daughter, now 11) and is only grudgingly accepted by his parents. As a bridge of sorts in his life, he has rejected the usual raunchy drag queen personas and adopted instead that of a female rabbinic adviser, musing from the stage on optimistic teachings of Breslov Hasidic ultra-Orthodox Judaism.

Government in Action

Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, whose construction was financed in 1964 by borrowing $25 million (and untold more as part of a subway expansion to service the stadium), was demolished in 2004 and is but a memory to the city’s sports fans. However, nine years later, the city is still paying for it (though next year will retire the $25 million bond and nine years from now, the city hopes, will retire the stadium/subway bond). The city’s deputy controller told PhillyMag.com in June, profoundly, “When issuing a bond to build a facility, the debt payment on that bond should not outlast the facility.”

Inexplicable: The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety’s solution to its legendary long lines at driver’s license stations was to create “In Line Online” registration, which it introduced recently. Online registrants were beside themselves, however, when they arrived on time across the state, only to learn that In Line Online merely entitled them to a reserved place in the line for making future appointments to take their driver’s test. A spokesman acknowledged that In Line Online might have some kinks and thus would be closed temporarily.

Toronto is facing such a crippling backlog of challenges to parking tickets, reported the Toronto Star in August, that more than 73,000 citations from last year were still unresolved and that many cases were proceeding even less hurriedly. Mahmood-Reza Arab, a computer programmer who was ticketed for parking too close to a hydrant in 2005 and who has dutifully met all deadlines for making a proper challenge, was recently scheduled (again) for trial before a judge this month (September 2013). A spokesman said the “normal” wait time for a court date is “only” 18 months.

“Rules Are for the Benefit of Us All”: Adhering to “federal regulations,” the Denver Housing Authority ordered the immediate ejection of the family of Sandra Roskilly (her mother and autistic son) because Roskilly had been shot dead in a random homicide in August. The mother, who shared the apartment

with Roskilly for 10 years, said she was told that once the head of household is no longer present (no matter the reason), the apartment must be forfeited. Said Roskilly’s astonished brother, “(T)here was no question in my mind that my mother would at least be able to finish out the lease.”

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Artist John Knuth creates “broad swaths of color that appear to be meticulous impressionistic abstractions,” reported a Gizmodo. com writer in July, but in a video made for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, Knuth revealed that he makes colors with paint harvested from the vomit of about 200,000 houseflies. Knuth raises the flies from maggots, then feeds them sugar mixed with watercolor pigments, then coaxes the flies to regurgitate and then captures and uses the result. Of Knuth’s accompanying high-minded explanations of his purpose, Gizmodo wrote, “Once you decide to make paintings from fly barf, you pretty much forfeit any other subtext you’d like your audience to appreciate.”

Suspicion Confirmed: A British “art critic” created the “Colne Valley Sculpture Trail” in West Yorkshire by inviting patrons to walk a 3-mile path past derelict buildings and discarded objects that the critic suggested, in a formal leaflet, were purposeful art objects designed to be provocative. (In reality, they were random junk.) An abandoned bathtub (titled “Wash Behind the Ears”) evoked “contradictory concepts of filth and cleanliness ... in a countryside setting,” the critic wrote. A collapsed wall was built by fictitious artist Karen Braithwaite, who then destroyed it “with some sense of violence,” “suggest(ing) a sense of bereavement, the turf above almost seeming to weep.” The author spoke to BBC News in July but insisted on remaining anonymous.

Police Report

Notwithstanding the city of Detroit’s various problems, residents still expect its police force to behave sensibly, but in July, a police commander’s office blundered, releasing to all officers a document concerning an order of form-fitting bulletproof vests. Each individual officer’s height and weight were on the email, but so were female officers’ bra cup sizes (which were initially necessary to assure body-armor fit so as not to restrict mobility but obviously were no one else’s business).

In August, prosecutors in Broward County, Fla., accused two Lauderhill police officers of an improper 2012 traffic stop, charging both patrolmen in the squad car with demanding favors from two female motorists. Officer Franklin Hartley allegedly demanded oral sex from the passenger, and his partner, Thomas Merenda, according to the charge, “asked the victim to punch him in the ‘nuts,’ meaning genital area.” Said Merenda’s lawyer, of the charge: “outrageous, outlandish and absurd.”

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Scaling Back for Growth

ool Wilmington—the organization that sponsors Rims on the River, the Downtown Wilmington Wine and Beer Walk, as well the St. Patrick’s Day Festival—is a concert and event production company founded in 2009. With a mission to expose people to the beauty and bounty of downtown Wilmington’s offerings, by putting a local focus on business and community, the Cool team—Chris Andrews, David Grace, James Christopher and Ellie Craig—create celebrations to draw large crowds downtown. Simultaneously, they showcase the great sector of people living and visiting here, whether with organizations that build hot-rod and antique cars, or artists and musicians.

Former downtown business owner Chris Andrews took over ARTblast from its previous incarnation, the Art and Antique Walk. In the past the 11-year event happened over five days across downtown Wilmington, and showcased local artists, galleries and antique dealers. Each would display a large amount of items for sale along six blocks of Front Street. Realizing he wanted to focus much more intensely on the arts, Andrews eliminated the antique portion of the event in 2007 due to the difficulty that antique dealers experienced in transporting their wares. In recent years he focused more specifically on art to highlight the thriving scene in Wilmington, NC. “After much research, I decided to take small step backward and scale back the five-day event to focus just on the ArtWalk to allow me to make a change for next year’s (2014) event, which I will be moving from September to October,” Andrews says.

In 2010, Andrews upped the ante on ARTblast by incorporating theatre and comedy, dance and music, and more, at locations like Cape Fear Playhouse, Nutt Street Comedy Room, New Hanover County Public Library, Soapbox Laundro-Lounge, among others Despite the smaller scale of the 2013 happening, he remains optimistic.

“As much as this might be a setback this year, it’s really a step forward for the future,” he says.

After speaking with local theater groups, Andrews learned their seasons offer more during the month of October. Thus he is working toward expansion for 2014 and moving ARTblast to the 10th month of the year.

“Three years ago I decided to expand the event to include other mediums—and it went over well,” Andrews states. To add arts of all forms will build on the arts celebration even more. “The entire event [will be] a little more edgy,” Andrews concludes.

He also will return ARTblast to a five-day, more comprehensive celebration. Yet, the 2013 event will not lack in entertainment by any means. The main event of ARTblast, the ArtWalk, will take place on Saturday, September 7th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will stretch from north and south Front Street, between Orange and Grace. The six blocks will be closed to traffic and lined with artists selling their works. Each will highlight the uniqueness of our town’s vibrant art scene and feature a variety of mediums.

“Over the years, I’ve developed a database of artists that we reach out to, and advertise through the CoolWilmington newsletter,” Andrews states. “Word-of-mouth goes a long way, as well through the artist community.”

ARTblast moves to one day, expands over five next year By: Sarah Richter

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FRUITS OF LABOR: Ronald Williams is known for his watercolors showcasing the beauty and bounty of Wilmington, NC, as shown above in Riverfront Farmers’ Market. Courtesy of artist

ton.com. Artists are welcome to apply to vend by downloading an application form on their website. In the event of rain, ARTblast will move to September 8th.

Andrews says the six-block walk will have a lot of quality works on display and for sale, including watercolors and prints by Ronald Williams, folk art from Candy Pegram, jewelry by Emily Parker and Busarin Jungers, wood sculptures by Moputo Purrier, photography by George Rabito and Mike Byrand, Pottery by Brian Peterson, pottery by Saggy Jug and more.

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Gallery Guide Artfuel.inc

2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. • www.artfuelinc.com

Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street.

Volume 34 features work by Sarah Collier, Becky Carey, Cornelius Riley, Bambie and Eli Thompson.

ArtExposure!

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

ArtExposure is a 5,000 square foot building with room for studios, classrooms, gallery exhibits and events.

Upcoming schedule of events: No second Friday show this month, but enjoy 50 percent off throughout September!

On October 11th, we welcome BJ Cothran’s solo show, and on November 8th, we will have a harvest theme. On December 13th, it will be “All Things White.”

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capefearnative.com

Featured this month is the colorful collection of Jared Tramaglini, influenced by a love for the outdoors. Having climbed the Rockies and sailed the Caribbean, Tramaglini’s works exude a bright spirit of adventure. Tramaglini’s collection will be featured until September 26.

Cape Fear Native features art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more, all original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area.

We also have sail bags by Ella Vickers and jewelry by Half United. Stop in and support your local creative community.

What’s hanging around the Port City

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!

FIGMENTS GALLERY

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II • 910-509-4289 Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; • Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.figmentsgallery.com

Figments Gallery offers a fresh mix of eclectic work from local and international artists of all genres. Come by for an Open House Exhibit featuring new artists on the Second Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m. It’s a great event to connect with the arts community!

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200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431 • Tues. and Thurs., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Cape Fear Community College is pleased to present “Bundles,” a solo exhibition of Aaron Wilcox’s work. “Bundles” consists of nearly 30 ceramic sculptures, accompanied by digital detail photographs of the sculptures, and drawings of existing or speculative sculptures. In this exhibition, Wilcox relishes in exploiting the malleable nature of clay and the boundaries that arise in its fired form.

New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

“The Space Between” features recent works by Warren Dennis and Priscilla Whitlock. Dennis offers a playful rendition of his subject matter, ranging from figurative studies to still lifes and landscapes. Whitlock enjoys painting outdoors, embracing each changing season as she captures the color and beauty of her surroundings. The exhibition will run through September 21st.

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MAGIC ACT: Artwork by Warren Dennis now hangs at New Elements, along with artwork by Priscilla Whitlock, through Sept. 21st. Courtesy photo.

River to Sea Gallery

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) (910)-763-3380 • Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm Sun. 1-4pm.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture,

Sunset River Marketplace is located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, North Carolina, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts. Showcasing only artists from the two Carolinas, featuring clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus award-winning metalworks, wood pieces, hand-blown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Since opening in 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite are a pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

WiLMINGTON ART ASSOC. 120. S. Second St., USO Building Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.wilmington-art.org

Stop by our permanent exhibit gallery space at the historic Hannah Block USO building at 120 South Second Street in downtown Wilmington. Art work changes monthly so drop by and see what’s new, the gallery has great north light! Receptions will be held on Fourth Friday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m..

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Feed the Plant: ‘Little Shop’ consists of perfect cast, great entertainment By: Shea Carver

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ndescribable ... indestructible ... nothing can stop it!”

Remember the marketing tagline from the 1958 Steve McQueen flick “The Blob”? Well, it’s as applicable to the 2013 run of Opera House Theatre Company’s “Little Shop of Horrors,” now showing at Thalian Hall for one more weekend only. The show excels beyond mere entertainment, thanks to its director and choreographer, Jason Aycock. Aycock cast the perfect local thespians for every role. Not to mention, its set design remains some of the best I’ve seen all year.

As audiences pile into the theater, they take their seats and relish in old horror films on the drop-down screen—yes, “The Blob” is among them. A slew of singalongs from the 1950s and ‘60s play overhead (a couple to my left joyously sang along and one lady even danced in the aisles to “Leader of the Pack” and “Lonely Teardrops”). But the real fun begins once the curtain lifts and the show’s hilarious street urchins, Crystal (Annie Marsh), Ronnette (Chan-

dler Davis) and Chiffon (Olivia James), offer the opening number, “Little Shop of Horrors.” The gals are a throwback to Motown’s girl groups, and boy do their pipes match. James sings with such verve and passion that if she put a melody to reading daily police reports, I’d be enthralled.

Marsh, too, manages a few calisthenics with her voice reminiscent of divas like Christina Aguilera—only she does so with more class.

Davis knows how to emote but seemingly understands the power of holding back, too. They pop up in random spots and offer interludes of comedy; every time the street urchins appear, the audience whoops in laughter and applause.

Taking place on Skid Row, a run-down area of the city, the story follows Seymour Krelbourn (Kenneth Rosander), an orphan taken in by flower shop owner Mr. Mushnik (Steve Rassin). Mushnik basically degrades and enslaves Seymour daily, and he taunts him when he falls for co-worker Audrey (Caitlin Becka), who has her own set of problems. Mainly, she dates an abusive, drug-frenzied renegade of a dentist, Orin (Jon Berry). The flower shop struggles to stay open until Seymour grows a new flytrap plant, which he names Audrey II (voiced by Ter-

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rill Williams). It becomes a public sensation as it grows to giant proportions, and the flower shop starts to succeed in more business than it can handle. All is well on the surface, but behind closed doors, Audrey II needs human blood to grow, and its thirst is becoming lethal to the people around it.

The underbelly of “Little Shop” reveals dark, twisted plotlines, which fulfill it beyond a mere comedy-and-horror musical. It’s what makes theatre so appealing in my opinion: That audiences go to a show to be entertained but find stories beneath the frill which can impact. This show is not light; it deals with abuse on all levels, and it can absolutely become uncomfortable to laugh at situations that in real life would have us dialing 9-1-1.

One of such a character is Jon Berry, who plays the woman-beating, scum-of-the-earth Orin. Though everyone wants him dead, I admit hating to see him go—from a strict performance standpoint, that is. Berry is the best in this role; his hyperbolic facial expressions and vocal delivery paints him the perfect monster of a sadist. He’s dapper in his leather-jacket-wearing, motorcycle-driving, nitrous-oxide huffing unpredictability; still his level of crazy scares. The dentist scene with Seymour is full of so much power, as is Berry’s too-cool-for-school rendition of “Dentist,” snarled lip included. After Orin dies, Berry returns to the stage and takes on numerous journalist roles. Even in their minor one-liners, he manages spot-on comedy. He is a full-on talent not to miss in this show.

Caitlin Becka is the only person in Wilmington I can envision as Audrey. Literally, she acts the profile perfectly, sweetly and densely. Becka’s gorgeous frame and face comes with massive sex appeal, for which the role embodies.

Her connectivity to Berry shatters and shakes, as they dance through domestic disturbances; she really plays up to the passive pleasing girlfriend. She also colors Audrey with the mandatory high-pitched voice and ditzy blonde mentality. Though, underneath she’s a sweet, wanting young woman, who’s just looking to be loved and to love back. Honestly, Audrey’s backstory will pull at the heart strings. Her shining vocal moment comes in the ballad “Suddenly, Seymour,” which Becka dumps every ounce of passion into. In fact, it’s so powerful, the backup vocals of the street urchins and Seymour get drowned out; it may benefit from a bit of restraint. Still, she brings down the house with soaring emotion.

The show’s underdog story keeps audiences rooting for Seymour. Kenneth Rosander secures another perfectly cast role; he really amps up the nerdy vibe. He’s nervous, grateful, unsure and just settles for whatever life gives him, stuttering and shuddering along misshapenly.

In fact, when Audrey suggests he increase his

standards and expectations, it becomes a lightbulb moment. It’s rather eye-opening for someone who accepts abuse as love to suggest another have more self-respect. Rosander and Becka’s chemistry comes naturally awkward, and that makes their union so adorably believable. They’re two people who’s upbringing has been neglectful and harsh; and their adulation for a simple life—with a white-picket fence and kids playing in the yard—is in reach for each of them, if only their choices weren’t so severe.

Rassin as Mr. Mushnik showcases the perfect Eastern European accent and revels in a healthy dose of disdain. It makes his character unlikable enough as to not feel sorry when his number is up, thanks to the hungry Audrey II. Without a doubt, the demanding verbosity from Terrill Williams as the bloodsucking plant really empowers the puppet and sends the play to its pentacle (tentacle?) of greatness. His Barry White baritone is pitch-perfect in “Git It (Feed Me)” and “Suppertime.” Expertly built by Juli Harvey, the plant’s puppeteers, including Harvey, Michael Savas and Heather Setzler, superbly manipulate it in its final scenes to much success.

Everything, down to the detail, about the show wins. Scenic Asylum’s scenery astounds from the set design of a dusty, beaten-down flower shop to a spiffy, new shop overrun by a massively growing plant. The backdrop of the city and life under the bridge adds to the plausibility of this world. And the red lighting which flashes during the plant’s eating frenzy adds a nice touch.

Lorene Walsh’s band be-bops and rocks out the old Motown, which eludes to more simple days of yore. Director Aycock put all the right pieces into place here to make the last show of the OHTC season a stand-out. Make plans to send them off on a high note; if next season tops this finale, they’re sure to garner even more audience support.

DETAILS: Little Shop of Horrors ★★★★★

Thalian Hall 310 Chestnut Street September 13-15, 8 p.m. or Sundays, 3 p.m.

Tickets: $27 www.thalianhall.org

A Farcical First-Run:

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Ron Hasson pens second play for Browncoat season a company. I think what appeals to me most about Ron is the selfless perspective form which he views things. He’s always looking for angles that bring people together.”

Sticking with Browncoat’s mission to showcase original works by local writers, “Chat Room” fits the bill of “supporting emerging artists in the southeastern North Carolina,” according to Davis. It’s why Davis upstarted the company: to give local playwrights a voice. “‘Chat Room’ is a smart, edgy, often bawdy script, and absolutely hilarious,” he says. “It’s exactly the type of play that Browncoat fans have come to expect.”

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hen a writer workshops a new play, mostly it’s to watch, feel and hear the underbelly of it come to life, as words transform into situations of believability, entertainment and, most importantly, provide feedback for revision. The latter remains grave to any playwright looking for an audience. A few weeks ago when Ron Hasson workshopped his latest piece, “Chat Room,” local director Ron Mann sat in on the process at Hasson’s request, to offer ideas from a directorial position.

“I thought it was funny to begin with, but was in hysterics at several points in the reading,” Mann says. “It’s one of those pieces that is funny on paper, but even more so on stage. There were moments that sparked my interest from a creative viewpoint, and at the end I was hooked.”

After the workshop, Hasson asked Mann to take the reins; instead of going through the standard audition process, Mann decided to ask the local talent who workshopped “Chat Room” to stay onboard. Craig Kittner as Popobawa, Elyse Rodriguez as Lilu and Chase Harrison as Merl accepted the opportunity to stage this relationship farce in its first run.

The story comprises three short acts centered around demons and pornography, and features a love triangle, mistaken identity and a hypoethical friend with a problem. It’s set among the characters’ confusion with current social media, something Hasson says was inspired by teaching his parents the ends and outs of the Internet and e-mail over the last five or more years. Essentially, Popobawa awakes from a 40-year nap as a no one, despite being a popular threatening leader of a hippie subculture back in the ‘60s. As the demon of lust, his assistant Merl and human maid pull him in different directions.

“Craig brings a physical presence to Popo that is absolutely necessary for the character to work,” Mann says. “He has a way of expressing glee at absurd moments that is quite funny.

Chase has the ability to do a complete 180 emotionally and tonally in a split-second, a necessary component of Merl. Elyse brings a natural sense of being normal and accessible to Lilu—at least until some of the characters’ neuroses and idiosyncrasies come out. Her ability to remain nonplussed in the face of some bizarre behaviors and speech is impressive to say the least.”

Aside from being fun, creative and hilarious, Mann has taken to the meat of the story, too.

That it has meaning appeals tenfold to the 2013 winning director, who oversaw Big Dawg’s “Lion in the Winter,” which won Best Play at the Wilmington Theater Awards in January.

“I have a very broad sense of humor, I sup-

DETAILS: Chat Room CHATTY DEMONS: (l. to r.) Chase Harrison, Craig Kittner and Elyse Rodriguez will debut Ron Hasson’s original work, “Chat Room,” this weekend. Photo: courtesy of Browncoat Pub and Theatre

pose,” Mann says, “in that I enjoy everything from physical farce to elegant and intricate wordplay. This show has a little bit of all of that.

Plus, with two of the characters being unworldly, it gives greater freedom than normal to do something really ridiculous—which I am taking full advantage of here.”

Mann and Hasson have worked together previously, on the outstanding 2013 production of “Harvey” from Big Dawg, as well as on Thalian Association’s production of “Around the World in 80 Days” a few years back. Their professional relationship and mutual respect has been central to seeing a successful first run of “Chat Room.”

“Hasson was receptive to the feedback being provided by everyone and made amendments to the script to adjust the things that weren’t quite firing on all cylinders,” Mann says. “We were fortunate that [Craig, Chase and Elyse] wanted to play the parts after the [workshop] exercise, and they had really clicked initially. It is rare that 50 percent of the character work and relationships appear on day one of rehearsal, but in this case it was true. We’ve taken full advantage of that to really push those relationships as far as we can. I’m probably driving them a little nuts, as I tend to prod, cajole, question, as much as I can, but the end results are worth it for everyone.”

The artistic director for Browncoat Pub and Theatre, Richard Davis, squeezed in the show late in the season, mainly because he admires both director and writer. “Robb is one of my oldest friends in Wilmington,” Davis says. “I met him while working on my very first play at

UNCW. He’s literally been around for every insane idea I’ve ever had in Wilmington theatre, and that still hasn’t scared him off . . . Ron is such a wonderful talent. More importantly, he’s a wonderful person. He’s hard-working, creative and a genuine joy to have as part of

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The Return of the Angry Inch:

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Don Baker takes two with new talent for City Stage show By: Maddie Deming

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in this case, transgender. Human acceptance remains at its core. “[Hedwig] is every man, every woman,” Baker says. “I want men and women to fall in love with Hedwig, and at the same time, I want them to say, ‘This is so weird,’ because Hedwig is kind of screwed up. It is clear that Hedwig is who she is, even with her botched operation: She is honest. She is Hedwig.”

Hedwig, who is very much a philosopher in many ways, references Plato’s “Symposium” in her song “Origin of Love.” “It is an interesting concept,” Grinberg says. “[S]he explains love as a pursuit to find the other half you were once separated from, and when you find it, you become whole and live happily. We all search for our ‘half,’ like Hedwig, regardless of gender.

Some find them in their lifetime, some go to [the] grave, having never experienced the joy of becoming ‘the whole.”

Much like Hedwig, living in east Berlin listening to American rock music, Grinberg, too, grew up in a communist country. He was born in the USSR and learned American music from the ra-

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ith only two weeks to rehearse, City Stage did a national search to find the perfect Hedwig, the transgender protagonist in the ground-breaking musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch.” After director Don Baker watched around 40 video submissions, Leo Grinberg stood out most, thanks to his vast musical talent (“Hair,” “Rocky Horror Show,” “Tommy”) and previous experience in the role. And maybe more interesting than Grinberg’s résumé is how much he has in common with Hedwig herself.

“I always go for the music first, and then I look at everything else that comes with it,” Grinberg says. “I was introduced to Hedwig by a friend who showed me the 2001 movie. I remember thinking, This is powerful—n terms of the story, music and lyrics! I couldn’t believe I hadn’t heard about it before, let alone had no idea there was a stage production. So when the first opportunity came along, I jumped on that wagon.”

A fairly new rock musical, which first premiered in 1998 Off-Broadway at the Jane Street Theater, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” follows a rock star who escapes east Berlin.

She tours America to follow an ex-lover in pursuit of a copyright lawsuit; yet, the journey leads to more than she bargains for—primarily self-discovery.

Although well-known for its storytelling and musicianship, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” contains bold subject matter—so much so, it took an Obie Award (The Village Voice’s version of the Tony, but for Off-Broadway plays).

Mostly, its lead character undergoes a botched sex-change operation—something of a taboo still today, but even more so in 1998. However, the show is about much more than gender—or

dio, hoping to one day learn to sing. “The dream came true,” Grinberg says.

A rock opera written by John Cameron Mitchell (who also starred in the show and the film version from 2001) and composed by Stephen Trask, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” breaks the fourth wall. Hedwig interacts with the audience directly. “The underlying premise is a cabaret act, a concert,” Baker says.

“The whole show is essentially a confession,” Grinberg adds. “Hedwig has no secrets from the audience, whether when she sings or talks, calling for them to be sincere in return with themselves and with each other. I think that’s the core of the show—and the absolutely amazing punk-rock numbers.”

Followed by her band, roadie and backup singers, Hedwig tries to connect with everyone she meets—or at least impart an important message. “It’s very much like a Paul McCartney concert, as he took the time to talk about the Beatles and speak to the audience,” Baker compares.

A director now for 50 years, Baker has experience with the show already, having directed it for City Stage back in 2004, along with Chiaki Ito as musical director. This time around, however, they’re taking what Grinberg has brought from past production experience and tweaking it musically. Most importantly, they’re adding clarity to the piece.

“The narration part will be entirely different,” Grinberg says. “It will be very fine-tuned storytelling, making sure the audience gets exactly what Hedwig means.”

The show’s edge and touchy subject matter appeals to Baker most. “[It’s] a piece that really needs [to get] people talking,” he says. Though not necessarily about LGBT acceptance, the show focuses on acknowledgement of imperfections—of being human. It’s also about love.

“Because it’s about a botched sex-change operation, there ought to be something impor-

tant about that,” Baker continues. “We don’t like to think about any botched operation— something being lame, or someone [being] killed or maimed. Hedwig’s not really maimed.

She’s defined it as an angry inch. She’s angry, [and] maybe she’s not happy about it, as opposed to a totally successful operation, [but] it makes her much more androgynous and she glorifies that. I realized I wasn’t expecting how much she glorified it. I wasn’t prepared to realize that this botched operation gave me this really beautiful human, and I think that’s more human-like. People that have children born with deformities [often] talk about how glorious that is. I saw on YouTube [a] kid born with no arms.

[Now] he’s an engineer for race cars and his life has become more beautiful because he didn’t have arms.”

The idea centers on following one’s dreams and never losing hope, “no matter what life throws at you,” Grinberg says.

“Pursue your passion and it will save you from angry, abusive parents, betraying husbands/wives/partners. That’s the core of Hedwig: her perseverance.”

Along with Baker and Grinberg, Chiaki Ito returns as musical director. The musical also stars Brendan Carter, Robin Heck, and Kaitlin Baden, and will run September 5-8, 13-15, and 20-22, 8 p.m. at City Stage in downtown Wilmington.

DETAILS:

Hedwig and the Angry Inch City Stage, 21 N Front St. Sept. 5-8, 13-15 and 20-22 Tickets: $18-$20 www.citystagenc.com 910-264-2602

weekends through september 7PM - 10PM COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZERS during concerts limited

Saturday, September 7 KRASH (MODERN ROCK ‘N’ ROLL) Saturday, September 14 No band because of private event Saturday, September 21 MEDUSA STONE (ORIGINAL ROCK ‘N’ ROLL)

100 S. Front St. Downtown Wilmington (910) 251-1832 www.ReelCafe.net

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The Ends plays two shows in Wilmington this week By: Chelsea Blahut

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efore the The Ends hunkered down to create an album kick-starting their career as serious musicians, they divulged in some serious partying. Thus inspiring the name of their recently released album, “Guilty Sunrise,” which is also the title of one of their songs. Explaining the motivation behind the title, Keith Ingalls, the 32-year-old singer and guitar player, offers a simple explanation: “We thought it was good. The song itself is a phrase we’ve [used] after partying, and when you see the sunrise you don’t feel so great.

You think, ‘Ehh ... I need to go to bed.’”

The rest of the Burlington-native band trio consists of Josh Coe, 32-year-old bass player, and Ryan “Bunk” Burgess, a 35-year-old drummer, who also lends a hand to vocals.

They got their start in 2009, yet, each musician has played for well over a decade, and formed his own career separately before forming their current lineup. According to Coe, they all met through previous bands and even played in a “multi-instrumentalist jam band” called Loop.

When Coe left to play in a metal band for five years, Ingalls and Burgess founded Deep River in Elon. Once they reconvened in Burlington four years ago, they started playing weekly gigs at a local pool hall, Brewballs. Their natural progression came from each member’s departure of other projects, wherein they began to pursue The Ends seriously.

Titled after a Robert Frost poem, “Ends”— which Bunk found while skimming through a collection of Frost poems at his friend’s house—the group saw its parallel to their own formation of artistic expression. It’s “about the end of messing around and being a weekend warrior, and moving out to doing this full-time and putting as a first priority and as a career,” Bunk says.

Since, they have been able to turn their collaborative work into something concrete. Although their debut album was released in May, the material on it spans two years.

The Ends candidly acknowledges their previous fast-paced lifestyle frequently—something obvious in their music which falls nothing short of their self-proclaimed “original rock” sound.

Consisting of jazz-like guitar and heavy percussion, “Guilty Sunrise” includes bluesy lyrics that sound akin to Rolling Stones or Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: “And my attention began to undress/And I lost my moral sins/And nothing in your face can make me want to do right/Or make me change my ways/As I crawl into another guilty sunrise.”

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THIS IS THE END(S): The Burlington, NC, trio play two shows this week for rock fans to revel in. Courtesy photo songs are fictitious.

“It’s usually very veiled and extremely vague,” Bunk sheepishly admits, before submitting to a nervous guffaw. “Yeah, I’ve definitely written about some people before.

Without a doubt. There’s some stuff about my ex-wife, but that was a while ago.”

Honesty seems to be a consistent theme for the band, according to Bunk. Truth comes not only in constructing music but playing it live.

“That may sound weird, but I have to just feel what I’m feeling,” he states, “and enjoy the moment of the song. I think that will lend to people well, and they will vibe to it. I don’t like to be overwrought with the way I look but convey the emotion to the song as honest as possible, because that’s the way the song was written. I’ve definitely seen some shows where it’s been definitely been more concentrated on the look of the stage or the band and that tends to be a bummer for me.”

The Ends focuses on making memorable experiences nowadays, not only in the band but with their concert-goers. “You have to be involved in what the crowd is doing,” Coe says.

“You’ve got to put every bit into it. It doesn’t matter if it’s two or 200 people. And adapt to it to make sure you’re having fun as well.”

This approach seemingly stems success, giving way to some of the best training they’ve had as a band. A specific moment comes to mind—a unanimously agreed upon performance at Brewballs: “When everything [was] just clicking,” Ingalls remembers, “[and] where everything [was] just on fire.

“That’s that whole cyclical thing when play-

ing live music,” Ingalls adds. “When the energy is there it’s easier to play as a musician and you want to play better.”

Today, The Ends put practice before guilty sunrises, and forego sleep-deprived nights riddled with revelry. Bunk writes to chronicle this newly adapted outlook, putting this as a focus for their next album.

“A number of [songs] is about moving onto a next chapter of what we’re doing and pushing forward to music into a career,” Bunk says. “It’s definitely a very cathartic thing.

It’s a way to take something I may have been dealing with emotionally and put them on a page and get them out of my head. When I write songs about it, that’s when I let my emotions run. It’s my relief.”

The Ends will put on a show with Marcus Horth on Thursday, September 5th, at 10 p.m. at Palm Room in Wrightsville Beach and on Friday, September 6th, at 10 p.m. at The Whiskey.

DETAILS: The Ends Thursday, September 5th • The Palm Room, Wrightsville Beach; 10 p.m.

Friday, September 6th • The Whiskey, downtown Wilmington; 10 p.m.

Admission charge $8/night; $12/both nights (910) 799-6465

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A preview of tunes all over town this week

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SMOKING GEORGIANS: Blackberry Smoke, a Southern rock act hailing from Atlanta, will play Greenfield Lake Amphitheater at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 8th, presented by Penguin 98.3 FM and Ziggy’s by the Sea. They’ll be joined by openers The Delta Saints. Courtesy photo

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499

KARAOKE (8PM-1AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

FIRE DANCING & DRUMS (8PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

OPEN MIC/SONGWRITERS NIGHT (7PM) —Grinder’s Cafe, 5032 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403, (910) 859-8266

KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

THIRSTY THURSDAY TEAM TRIVIA WITH SHERRI “SO VERY” (7-9PM) —Whiskey Trail at the Creek, 4039 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 399-3266

HOMEGROWN RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY MARY BYRNE (7PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

DISCOTHEQUE THURS. WITH DJ’S DST AND MATT EVANS —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

OPEN MIC (9PM) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

Guinness Cans 3 Island Sunsets $5 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 SATURDAY $ Baybreeze/Seabreeze 4 20 encore | september 4-10, 2013| www.encorepub.com $

JAZZ NIGHT WITH MARC SIEGEL 6PM-8PM —Atlanta Bread Company, 6886 Main St. (Mayfaire), Wilmington, NC. (910) 509-2844

CRISSIE MCCREE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

DUTCH’S THURSDAY NIGHT TRIVIA 7-9PM —Frank’s Classic American Grill, 6309 Market St., 910228-5952 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

LEAVE THEM KIDS ALONE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

OPEN MIC —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

TOP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

PIANO MASTERWORKS: NORMAN BEMELMANS, ELIZABETH LOPARITS —Kenan Auditorium UNCW Campus; 313-2584

OPEN MIC —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

GRENOLDO FRAZIER (JAZZ, 6:30-8PM) —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999

MARCUS HORTH AND THE ENDS (7PM) —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

Blackboard Specials

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 2562269 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH DENNIS BRINSON (8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ SHAFT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE TEAM & PINT NIGHT TRIVIA ALL PINTS 8PM-10PM $2.75

ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 5090805 RON WILSON AND RAPHAEL —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134

206 Old Eastwood Rd.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 BLARNEY BROGUES (IRISH, 9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

(by Home Depot)

DJ DST AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

910.798.9464

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 WILL HASTINGS —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ MILK AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 EMMA NELSON, ASTRO COWBOY, DEADLY LO-FI, DEEP ECOLOGY —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 MASSIVE GRASS —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 DRUNK ON THE REGS (10PM) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 SENECA GUNS (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach SHINE (COUNTRY ROCK, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 RAPHAEL NAME (8PM) —Fermental, 7250-B Market St.; 821-0362 ROB RONNER —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696 MONICA HOELSCHER —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 JUSTIN FOX (9PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

SURF, STOMP AND SEA: The Carvers, local purveyors of ‘surf and stomp combo’ music, will perform at The Oceanic on the newly renovated Crystal Pier in Wrightsville Beach on Saturday, September 7th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Courtesy photo MARCUS AND THE ENDS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

IRISH MUSIC JAM 2PM —The Dubliner, 1756 Carolina Beach Road

STEADY EDDIES —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

PIANO —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

FULL DISH —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KIM DICSO —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

CHILLIN DIXIE —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731

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

TRAVIS SHALLOW (CLASSIC ROCK, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

CHILLIN DIXIE —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731

DUTCH TREET —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

COLT FORD, CLARE DUNN —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 ED SOMECH (8-11PM) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 MARK LYNCH (JAZZ GUITAR, 10:30AM-1:30PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 SNACK CRACKER (9PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 DJ DST AND MATT EVANS —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. SPIDER MIKE & FRIENDS (2-5PM) —Fire & Spice Gourmet, 312 Nutt St.; 762-3050

THE CARVERS (SURF & STOMP COMBO, 7-10PM) —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2565551 AXIOM (8PM) —Fermental, 7250-B Market St.; 821-0362

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

LIVE TEAM TRIVIA 8PM

PINT NIGHT ALL PINTS $2.75

SUNDAYS

WORLD TAVERN POKER PLAY FOR FREE 7PM & 9:30PM

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

CRISSIE MCCREE (6PM) —Wilmington Water Tours Catamaran, 212 S. Water St.; 338-3134 DONNA MERRITT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 PLAN B (8-11PM) —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745 MR. JAGER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 NANTUCKET, 40 EAST, JAMES ETHAN CLARK —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 FLANNEL REBELLION —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

DJ MILK AND SBZ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington

KENNEDY PARK (8PM-12AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

DIXIE DEYNE —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

HOW TO SUBMIT A LISTING All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by the prior 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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SAT. FRI.

SEPT 13 SAT.

SEPT 14

SHINE

TRAVIS SHALLOW Classic Rock

CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM (EQUIPMENT PROVIDED, JUST BRING INSTRUMENT; 8PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 JAZZ JAM WITH BENNY HILL (8PM) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

CLAY CROTTS Acoustic-Pop

SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND (6-10PM) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

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

STRAY LOCAL (AMERICANA) —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

1610 Pavilion Place 256-0102

Tuesday $2 Bud Light & Miller Light Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament

Wednesday Irish Night! $2 Off All Irish Drinks

Thursday College Night! $5 Cover & 1¢ Domestic Drafts

OPEN MIC W/ JOHN INGRAM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977

L SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

OVERTYME Eclectic Mix

Monday

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

Alternative/Country Rock

$1 Tacos • $3 Wells $10 Domestic Buckets Free Pool

DRUMMING WITH RON & ERIC (6:30-8:30PM) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

REGGAE —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

LIVE MUSIC Oceanfront Terrace 7-10 pm

SEPT 7

MIKE O’DONNELL —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696

BEN MORROW —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448

Sea Pans Steel Drums every Thursday

FRI.

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

OPEN ELECTRIC JAM HOSTED BY RANDY O (6PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Wrightsville Beach, NC

SEPT 6

TRAVIS ANTLEY BAND (9:30PM-2AM) —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

LIVE MUSIC Sunday’s 4-8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 8

M-80s

Friday Karaoke with Carson $2 Draft Specials

SEPTEMBER 15

Central Park

Saturday

SEPTEMBER 22

Live Music $4 Bombs

TYLER PERRY’S CHILL BEATS LAB (10PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 MY WONDERFUL MACHINE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KARAOKE WITH DAMON —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 3993056 MEDUSA STONE —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

SEPTEMBER 29

Overtyme

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Deadline every Thurs., noon!

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WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 JAMES HAFF (PIANO) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 COLLEGE NIGHT KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

THE OTHER GUYS (7-10PM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

KARAOKE (8PM-1AM) —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

ILM’s Famous Sunday Funday with DJ Battle and the Karaoke Kong 1/2 Price Wine Bottles

Call 791-0688

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

BLACKBERRY SMOKE —Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, 1941 Amphitheater Dr.

Back of the Boat Tour

(as little as $29 a week!)

KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS (9PM) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Sunday

FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS

STONE IRIS (10PM) —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC

CARSONPALOOZA —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

M-80S —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach • 256-8500

MIGHTY QUINN —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

ELECTRIC MONDAYS W/ PRUITT & SCREWLOOPZ —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KARAOKE W/ DJ DOUBLE DOWN —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 WATER SHED —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 PLAN B DUO (OPEN MIC, 8PM-12AM) —Daddy’s Place, 14870 US Highway 17 N., Hampstead; 270-3947 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 MULTIMEDIA OPEN MIC —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 JOSH SOLOMON DUO —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 AARON HARVEY —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

KARAOKE (9PM) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050 SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH THE DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 OPEN MIC (9PM) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188 DJ —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 HOMEGROWN RADIO SHOW HOSTED BY MARY BYRNE (7PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 OPEN MUSIC JAM HOSTED BY SHANNON GILMORE & TOMMY KAISER 7PM —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ KEYBO —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 KARAOKE W/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

KARAOKE —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

DJKAHUNA —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

SHAKEDOWN STREET WITH DUBTOWN COSMONAUTS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

ShowStoppers

Blackboard Specials SUNDAY Breakfast Buffet

Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

OPEN MIC with Starkey First Tues. of the Month 8:30 p.m.

1/2 off Wine Bottles & $4 Magner’s Irish Cider

WEDNESDAY $4 20 oz. Guinness Pints Live Acoustic Music

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Sept. 6: BLARNEY BROGUES 9pm - NO COVER

SATURDAY

MARK LYNCH - Jazz Guitar 10: 30 am - 1:30 pm djBe KARAOKE 9 p.m. $ 2 PBR Longnecks

SUNDAY

Breakfast Buffet TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m.

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $ Prizes!

4 Bloody Mary’s $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts and Mimosa’s Open for Breakfast Daily at 6 am

New Outdoor Patio Seating!

1423 S. 3rd St. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 763-1607

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Under the Dome of Controversy:

arts > film

A NC film industry update and its hopeful outlook By: Christian Podgaysky

O

n any given Monday throughout the summer, one can find Port City residents at Hell’s Kitchen, ordering beers and closely huddling around a screen to watch “Under the Dome” (10 p.m., CBS).

While the show’s twists and turns certainly excite viewers, they serve as only part of the reason for this gathering.

The people found at the bar actually get their thrills from seeing the product of their hard work and talent. They are the residents of Wilmington who worked on this project; their weekly congregation exemplifies one of many tight-knit, passionate communities that help attract so many film productions to Wilmington and North Carolina.

However, the recent controversy surrounding House Bill 994, and the discussion it started regarding tax incentives afforded to North Carolina productions, has made members of this community nervous for the future. Though the tax incentives, which allot a 25 percent refundable tax credit, don’t expire until 2014, talks of them not being renewed seem real to many. NC’s Republican-led General Assembly controls our state government; usually, they don’t agree with business incentives of any kind.

With an estimated 150 projects showing interest in filming in North Carolina a year, Wilmington established its reputation for being the southeastern answer to Hollywood.

Last year, the city collected around $247 million spent by productions in 2012; this included a hunk of revenue generated by the mega-budget “Iron Man 3.” In 2013, Wilmington secured $150 million, according to Johnny Griffin, director of the Wilmington Regional Film Commission.

Those numbers have yielded a few hits at the box office recently, too, including the un-

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mama with an agenda: Mandy Houvouras and babies in the oven, Isla and Hazel Ann, attend the film rally in April with matriarch, and filmmaker and encore film critic Anghus Houvouras.

Photo by Dana Hawley

expected horror darling of the summer, “The Conjuring,” starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. A few weeks ago the dark comedy “We’re the Millers,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis, debuted positively.

Currently, the city still bustles with activity.

Wilmington provides a home for the FOX TV show “Sleepy Hollow,” starring Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie (set to premiere Monday, September 16th). The next few months will prove critical in determining the show’s longevity. Those involved will watch ratings and play the waiting game to see whether or not the network orders the back-nine episodes of the season. If the show is picked up, Griffin anticipates production will continue to be facilitated in Wilmington.

Likewise, “Christmas in Conway,” a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, starring MaryLouise Parker, Andy Garcia and Mandy Moore, wrapped at the end of August. The production used locations like the Forest Hills neighborhood and Country Club Road, among others. Combined, “Sleepy Hollow’ and “Christmas in Conway” provide “a little over 200 jobs,” according to Griffin. “We certainly have scripts in for [possible upcoming] projects, too.”

Forecasting what productions land here is

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a bit of a juggling act. The materialization of these projects depends on whether or not everything comes together in the development stage. The project leaders may say Wilmington is the perfect place for them, but until funding, casting and a laundry list of other factors culminate, it’s not set in stone.

Griffin approximates between 10 and 20 projects a year that option Wilmington actually end up shooting here.

He reports that “125 to 150 jobs can be created by any one of these productions.”

More so, he sounds confident regarding the year 2014 in film, despite the recent debate about HB 994. “[In the] short-term, it has not impacted productions coming to North Carolina,” he assures. “Next spring, legislature will be in session and will discuss film incentives to determine whether we will continue past 2015.”

House Bill 994 threatened to make tax credits awarded to productions non-refundable. Instead, the tax credit would remain with the state and be allotted to any future tax liability for five years, which wouldn’t benefit out-of-state production companies. If incentives were to be cut, “Wilmywood,” as many refer to our abode, could be in jeopardy. That means calculations of NC garnering another $376 million, as it did last year, would be compromised.

Senator Thom Goolsby, who fought to keep film incentives and jobs they bring, says HB 994 “was immediately referred from the floor to [the [House] Rules, where it was never seen again.”

As of now, North Carolina primarily competes with Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico, Michigan, and Pennsylvania for film productions. Incentives—along with crew, locations, and facilities—are vital components for keeping up with these states. Griffin elaborates, “Each is a leg on the table; minus any one, it becomes unstable.”

The discussion started in the spring and already has resulted in an onslaught of support from citizens and politicians alike. Rallies have taken place, and cars across the state boast bumper stickers that remind North Carolinians the film industry does more than provide citizens with bragging rights and a chance to catch a glimpse of a celebrity. It provides real and clean jobs, and helps local businesses thrive. It also directly helps boost tourism dollars into our economy.

Goolsby, a Republican representative who’s been in the spotlight as of late for his conservative actions impeding women’s rights, traditionally opposes incentives. Yet, he finds North Carolina’s film industry a special case and pledges to continue supporting it.

“I will fight to see the incentive extended in the next session of the General Assembly, as happened last time,” he assures. “It is an after-the-fact incentive, based upon real money spent in our state and the jobs created. We pony-up no upfront money, based on a wing and a prayer! The film industry has delivered time and again for us in eastern North Carolina. We love you and will continue to woo you with great locations, a skilled work force that is eager to serve and a film incentive that makes us competitive with others states and countries!”

This sentiment undoubtedly sums up the attitude of Monday-night patrons at Hell’s Kitchen. Looking toward the future, CBS’s “Under the Dome” was picked up for a second season. The finale of the first season will air on September 16th. Monday-night regulars of Hell’s Kitchen will be able to resume their weekly gathering next summer. Griffin notes, “All intentions are for [‘Under the Dome’] to shoot here next season.”

Looking toward 2015, Griffin says the North Carolina film industry “hopes to demonstrate positive impacts of [our] economy, including the taxes generated for the state by the expenditure of millions of dollars in North Carolina towards labor, goods and services.”

Local film enthusiasts can look forward to business as usual for 2014; however, they will have to wait and continue to rally and protest until next spring to see what the future will hold.

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Emotionally Complex:

films this week

Edgar Wright appeals to the middle-aged sci-fi geek

Still Mine, Blackfish

By: Anghus

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dgar Wright is one of the most interesting directors working today; his films feel almost symphonic. He pays attention to detail in his work that feels obsessive. A metered rhythm, a unique blend of music and visuals, each scene offers a varied level of composition. Wright’s very obvious style bears his own stamp on film.

Like “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” “The World’s End” offers a fantastic blend of characters and craziness to create a weird, wonderful paradigm.

Thematically, the movie feels a lot like “The Hangover” or “Hot Tub Time Machine”—a friendly misadventure where a simple guy’s night out turns quite strange. Gary King (Simon Pegg) is a guy who can’t seem to escape the past—the kind of tortured soul who believes that everything great has already happened to him. He pines for the good old days when he ruled the roost as “the king” of his small, English hometown—being in school with his chums, with the whole world ahead of them. Times changed; Gary now is an addict who dresses like a keyboard player in a Cure cover band. His friends have moved on with their lives, most into the kind of subdued normalcy befitting of an Englishman approaching middle age. Builders, lawyers, car dealers, real-estate agents ... respectable members of society who live a fairly uninteresting existence.

Gary decides he needs to recapture some of the magic of yesteryear by gathering his friends and completing a pub crawl they fell woefully short of completing years earlier.

Most of Gary’s friends are a little apprehensive to return home, but Gary’s charm and a heaping serving of desperation force them to reunite and tackle “The Golden Mile.” They return to discover the old mom-and-pop pubs have been bought out and replaced by chain restaurants. Gary can’t seem to get past the fact that no one remembers him.

He becomes convinced that something has changed in their old hometown. For once, he turns out to be right.

Don’t worry, I’m not going to give away any twists. I will say that completing the pub crawl presents more challenges than simply staying sober. The stakes become dramatically increased; finishing their drunken adventure turns into a matter of life and death.

Like “Kick Ass 2,” I watched “The World’s End” with glee, knowing that this kind of movie has very limited appeal. Edgar Wright is a gift to the geek world, especially someone in my demographic. His characters are

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Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. • $8 9/4: Based on true events and laced with wry humor, “Still Mine” is a heartfelt love story about an 89-year-old New Brunswicker, Craig (James Cromwell), who comes up against the system when he sets out to build a more suitable house for his wife (Geneviève Bujold) whose memory is fading. Although Craig Morrison is using the same methods his father, a shipbuilder, taught him, times have changed. (Rate PG-13, 1hr. 42min.)

ON THE HUNT: Childhood friends gather in their hometown for an unfinished pub crawl and endure a few more out-of-this-world outcomes along the way. Courtesy Focus Features

my age. When they pop in a cassette of Happy Mondays or Soup Dragons, it confirms that this movie is for us who spent our high school years in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s.

What I like about Wright’s films, and what is often the biggest criticism levied against him, is that all of his work comes from the same creative space. “Shaun of the Dead” (now nearly 10 years later) was a look at irresponsible guys in their late 20s/early 30s, who have difficulty with adulthood and are presented with a supernatural occurrence forcing them to nut up. “The World’s End” is the same, but now these blokes are 40.

There’s a wonderful sense of melancholy to the film. Even when it tacks on the science-fiction and the light drama, it still remains a very sobering and bittersweet journey. The ending is bananas in the best way, and it doesn’t just let everything revert back to the status quo. I respect “The World’s End” for not only clinging to its insane premise, but for taking it to a conclusion that feels hilariously poignant.

Sure, this movie is not for everyone, but for those who are looking for a surreal and almost heartbreaking story: Seek it out. It is

just the sort of oddity the month of August is made for in the industry—when studios chuck out every piece of unmarketable brilliance still on the shelf.

I loved “The World’s End.” Edgar Wright is a real talent. The only danger lingering for him is the same one that has befallen Peter Jackson: accepting the limits of the form. There’s about 15 minutes of fat on the film. —the kind of excess found when directors are allowed to indulge. Jackson took those 15 minutes and now seems unable to deliver a movie that isn’t three hours long. Here’s hoping Wright exhibits more control going forward; he could easily join Joss Whedon and Christopher Nolan in the pantheon of great geek filmmakers. “The World’s End” is his most emotionally complex and satisfying film.

DETAILS: The World’s End ★★★★★ Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman, Rosamund Pike Directed by Edgar Wright Rated R

9/9-11: “Blackfish” (above) tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Directorproducer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extraordinary nature, the species’ treatment in captivity, the lives and losses of the trainers and the pressures brought to bear by the multi-billion dollar sea-park industry. This emotionally wrenching, tautly structured story challenges us to consider our relationship to nature. (Rated PG-13, 1hr. 20min.)

Mini Docutime UNCW’s King Hall Sept. 14th, 4-6:30 p.m. $10-$12 • www.etix.com WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio and the UNCW Department of Film Studies present the fourth annual special edition of DocuTime, [Mini] DocuTime, 9/14, 4-6:30pm. Celebrating pioneer 20th century filmmakers, one of the screenings features a young Martin Scorsese in Italianamerican (1974) prodding and pushing his parents to talk about life in New York and about family back in Sicily. UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium. Tickets are available online and at Sharky’s Box Office on the first floor of Fisher Student Center.

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Southeastern NC’s premier dining guide

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 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:

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the

Summer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

Elijah’s

SURF. EAT. REPEAT: Oil Poached Mahi Fish Cake over Latkes Potatoes and sauteed bacon and spinach. Finished with a Red Pepper Coulis from Blue Surf Cafe on Racine Dr.

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 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

Blue Surf Café

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites Braised Beef Brisket and Jerk Chicken Empanada’s. All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive. We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden

gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, Infused Lemonade, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and kids menu ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

CATCH

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

Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch - Wednesday-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, Mon.-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches (Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

HENRY’S

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

lunch, because 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. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ 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.

■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Sat..

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

K’s Cafe

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109.

“Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington.They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 7916995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; seasonal hours, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in

search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar.

If a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Restaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront Dining ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.shellisland.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher.

Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy 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) 350FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade 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, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday & Tuesday 11am-9pm; Weds, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11am-3am; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Sunday Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 4523952. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

■ 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 II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II offers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles

with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

SZECHUAN 132

Craving expertly prepared Chinese food in an elegant atmosphere? Szechuan 132 Chinese Restaurant is your destination! Szechuan 132 has earned the reputation as one of the finest contemporary Chinese restaurants in the Port City. Tastefully decorated with an elegant atmosphere, with an exceptional ingenious menu has deemed Szechuan 132 the best Chinese restaurant for years, hands down.

419 South College Road (in University Landing), (910) 799-1426.

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

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 4-7 p.m. enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6 p.m., where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

■ 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. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for

lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

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

SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE

Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions—we have many vegetarian options, for instance.

Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; Sat. 12pm-2pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $11.95 daily.

THAI SPICE

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

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

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

CAJUN BOURBON ST

At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it seems to have been extracted from the heart of the French Quarter. The classic French style and the laid-back American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath. The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy. It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover.

Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-fla-

vored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available! - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

Open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

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

■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN AMORE PIZZA AND PASTA

We believe fresh ingredients and good conversation are what makes a meal. You will discover that pleasure and happiness does not stop with the food we prepare, but will spill over into the warm, casual atmosphere we provide. Every guest is a welcome part of our family from the moment they walk through the doors. Whether you are looking for a fresh salad from the garden, a hot sub from the oven, a dish of pasta, or a pizza straight from your own creation; you will find it here! From calzones, strombolis and meatballs, every dish is made fresh to order. Our homemade dough and sauce is made daily, as we strive for the best, using the highest quality ingredients. Complete your meal with our decadent desserts, such as the popular Vesuvius cake or our Chocolate Thunder cake. We serve cheesecake, cream puffs, and made-to-order cannolis and Zeppoli. We offer cozy outdoor seating, big-screen TVs—and ice cold beer served with a frosted glass, as well as wine at our Castle Hayne Rd. location. Midtown residents can enjoy free

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delivery from our Market St. location. Please call for daily specials, such as homemade lasagna and brisket. 2535 Castle Hayne Rd.; (910) 762-1904 or 3926 Market St.; (910) 362-4103.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, and North Wilmington near the airport ■ FEATURING: $4.99 lunch special: 2 slices and a drink, from 11 am-3pm; $4.99 10in. pizza after 3pm; $4.99 for 6 wings all day

A TASTE OF ITALY

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now. The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and Polly-O cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen.

Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www.ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

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, made-fromscratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.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: 10am-Midnight every day ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown (Corner of Market St and Kerr Avenue).

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique familyfriendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-and-match pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowdpleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously

plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of smallbrewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Thurs.

11:00 am - Midnight; Fri. & Sat. 11:00am - 2:00am.

Sun. 12:00pm - Midnight ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

Pizzetta’s Pizzeria

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: ILM location: Mon.Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.

-11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

SIENA TRATTORIA

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.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) 2519444, 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.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30

a.m.-3 a.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone.

This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles.

From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

LATIN AMERICAN 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. 11 a.m.2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

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

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Co-op Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-to-order sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill.

The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi ■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters!

Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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.

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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 attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature 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

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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.

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SERVING LUNCH & DINNER NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

Pilot house

The Pilot house Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

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

Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

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

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

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

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

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

projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

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. 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 Dr., 5090805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. Monday through Friday ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: www.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 Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, pool, and did we mention sports? Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. 763-4133.

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

Monday - Thursday 4-7 p.m.

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Monday: Mojito Monday - $6 Specialty Mojitos / Extra Hour of 5-7 Menu Tuesday: Locals Night - 20% off Entrees All Night! / Pick - a Drink - Special Wednesday: 80's Night - 80's Prices on Select Menu Items / $2 PBR / $5 Glass Pour Wine Thursday: $1 Sake Shots with Asian Beer / $1 Off Street Food Friday: $2 Off Any Bottled Sake Saturday: Sake Bomb Saturday - $5 Bombs

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Schnitzel and Strudel:

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The German Café remains an ILM classic for a reason By: Rosa Bianca

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’m not an expert on German cuisine. I am, however, enough of a snob to giggle a bit when I write “German cuisine.” German food conjures images of various sausages and pickled cabbage— neither the fare which whets my appetite nor sets my critic’s pen in motion. But so often people love a story about a snob’s comeuppance—and, well, this is mine.

I have to give a heartfelt recommendation to The German Cafe.

My journey there is quite amusing, starting with the phone call in to check the restaurant’s hours.

“Do you open at 5 p.m.?”

“No. 5:30. Do not come before then.”

If I’d heard that from an Indian restaurant, I might have been a bit nonplussed. In this case, the directness had a certain Teutonic charm which I couldn’t resist.

No place in the Cotton Exchange makes better use of their natural décor than The German Cafe. The wood beam ceilings and brick interior lend a certain credibility; the naturalness of it almost made me forget that the waitresses were dressed in what appear ed to be homemade dirndl, like the St. Pauli Girl costumes.

I don’t spend a lot of time reviewing drinks, but Germans do beer right. Diners most certainly shouldn’t miss out on a Spaten. It’s good to get away from heavily watered domestic pilsners.

Ordering an appetizer to share, the potato pancakes come with a crispy outer rim and a tender center. There are few

rouladen und knOdel: Beef strips wrapped around a pickle, served with mustard, onions and bacon, and topped with a dumpling. Photo

by Trent Williams

wrong ways to eat them. Americans have long known how delicious potatoes combined with oil can be; these are no different. I eschewed the applesauce and sour cream for the simple pleasures of salt and pepper.

Salads here are fine, though I can’t recommend this spot for my vegetarian friends. Even the salad comes with a slice of sausage on top. The balsamic vinaigrette, though a touch tart, likely has

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its defenders. Otherwise the vegetables taste crisp and fresh. No complaints here.

Rouladen und Knödel—though, I’m painfully unfamiliar with the German language—feature strips of tender roast beef, wrapped around a pickle. Served with mustard, onions, bacon and sauerkraut, it’s topped with an enticing dumpling to boot.

The supple beef and the flavorful gravy does not overpower the other ingredients.

The stone-ground mustard, vastly superior to that god-awful bright yellow stuff, lends a bite to the dish. And bacon is just awesome no matter what.

I’d like to compliment The German Cafe on its minimalist approach to vinegar. Unlike the briny, shredded white cabbage we often pass as sauerkraut, the genuine German variety is red and subtle. It’s washed several times to remove the sharpest elements of the pickling process, leaving a softer, palatable dish, much more preferred over the bold flavors of its competition. For others who have been turned off canned versions or the kind served from hot-dog vendors, try The German Cafe’s before making up your minds for good.

Not to be missed is the pfeffer steak.

Grilled to a perfect rare with sauteed red peppers, mushrooms and onions then served with both German potato salad and the aforementioned sauerkraut, it is one of the better beef dishes I’ve had in quite some time. The sirloin itself cuts as though it were made of butter. The chef

brings out the inherent spiciness of the red pepper, counterbalanced by the sweetness of caramelized onion and the earthiness of mushrooms. It creates an interesting set of flavors, marginally different with each bite.

The jager schnitzel, a pork dish with onion, pepper, and mushroom sauce, underwhelms.

It lacks vibrance the beef dishes so greatly put to use. Though not bad, it’s merely a touch bland and forgettable.

Really, though, the strudels at the cafe cannot be beat and often become the real reason people have returned to the Wilmington hallmark for over 25 years. A traditional German pastry, available in two flavors and three sizes, is well worth the trip.

The apple, while tasty, evokes thoughts of autumn—a dichotomy to an 85-degree evening. The brighter, more vibrant cherry, on the other hand, pleasantly ends any meal. The pastry is more than adequately flaky and sustains the fruit filling nicely. The balance is well preserved, with an excess of neither.

The German Cafe might become one of my favorite secluded dessert spots, regardless of dinner.

The food is hearty all around. I’m looking forward to revisiting when the temperature drops a couple dozen degrees.

Hearty German fare will taste even better in fall and winter.

All and all, I’ve learned a lesson about judging cultural dining habits blindly. If The German Cafe is any indication, I have a bit to learn about the value of unfamiliar cuisine. Thankfully, I’m quite eager to learn.

DETAILS: The German Cafe 316 Nutt Street, The Cotton Exchange (910) 763-5523 Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Mentoring the Cause:

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eptember is the month of the bee for the Cape Fear Literacy Council. The organization approaches the final planning stages for its 26th Annual Spelling Bee for Literacy at 7 p.m., held September 19th at Pine Valley United Methodist Church (3788 Shipyard Blvd.).

For the council’s hardworking volunteers, September means back to school and back to a heavier tutoring schedule.

Volunteer and tutor Allen Beckett welcomes the fast pace.

For the last three years, Beckett has become a well-rounded tutor, counseling students from ages 22 to 52 in math and test-taking skills. He tutors up to five students at a time, about four hours each week.

“I think education is important, and I think I should be generous with my time, my money and my blood, literally,” Beckett says. “I think it’s not right to be given so much and not to give back.”

With his background and work at the Pentagon before retiring to Kure Beach about seven years ago, he seemed to be the perfect fit for tutoring in math, according to Yasmin Tomkinson, the council’s adult basic literacy director.

“He supported our computer class, led outreach classes at a partner organization, and

has done traditional one-on-one and small group instruction,” Tomkinson says. “He has worked with a wide range of students, and we can count on him as a ‘go-to’ tutor.”

Humble and self-effacing, Beckett warns he’s not a professional teacher; that’s his wife’s line of work. For Beckett, his volunteer experience reminds him the importance of education. “But you just have to approach them where they are and not scare them,” Beckett explains. He asks students if he can study their college textbooks to see how the material is being presented to them.

“My biggest problem is I want to show them how to do the problems,” Beckett says. “I see it as a puzzle I want to solve. But I have to realize I need to present them with the problem and ask how they would solve it.”

Tomkinson also says Beckett regularly goes beyond the call of duty to help the Cape Fear Literacy Council’s clients. He’s given rides to a few who didn’t have dependable transportation to get to the 17th Street offices. His students often text him with questions.

“I don’t try to push my values or get too personal with students,” Beckett maintains, “though, I try to mentor some. I try to set an example if I can, and hopefully they will mimic or emulate it.”

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: Frances Weller hosted the 2012 Cape Fear Literacy Spelling Bee, which takes place in 2013 on September 19th.

Photo by Bethany Turner

While growing up in Arkansas, Beckett admired his mother and the men in his church. “The deacons and Sunday school teachers were a great influence on me more than anyone,” he says. “They were good men, Bible-based, and they weren’t stifling,—not ‘thou shalt not’ all the time.”

As a tutor, Beckett notices commonalities among students. Factors which often hold back literacy, even today, include, “not having a good foundation in school or p someone anchoring them early on in life.” d More so, he’s noticed undiagnosed learnt ing disabilities. “So, [students] gave up on school and never finished their degree,” he t states. ; Through it all, Beckett still laughs with his pupils, and keeps the mood light. “He s has helped some students with the most t challenges work towards their goals,” Tome kinson adds. “Allen is compassionate and t conscientious in his approach.” n Folks who wish to volunteer for the Cape Fear Literacy Council can call Erin Diener Payne at (910) 251-0911 or e-mail her at epayne@cfliteracy.org o The Cape Fear Literacy Council’s 26th Annual Spelling Bee is still welcoming come petitors. Businesses, civic groups and individuals can register a team for $375 or become a sponsor at the $500, $1,000 or , $2,500 levels. Friends of literacy also can c become a “Honeycomb” sponsor for a $50 donation.

Tickets are free to folks who wish to attend and spectate.

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Cameron Art Museum is asking for volunteers to work as docents, at its information desk, in its administrative offices and museum store. Call Beth Ann Scisco at (910) 395-5999 ext. 1023 or email her bascisco@cameronartmuseum.com.

Amanda Greene is the editor and community manager for Wilmington Faith & Values, WilmingtonFAVS.com. Know of an upcoming ministry or nonprofit event? Send it to Amanda Greene, Amanda.Greene@ReligionNews.com or call (910) 520-3958.

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Autumn’s Happenings:

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A fall preview of a few spectacular events By: Trent Williams

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all is approaching. Don’t fret, just because the temperature is dropping doesn’t mean the events are. Arguably, there’s a lot more going on in the fall months than any other time of year in the Port City. Here’s a look at some of the best offerings in which to partake.

SEPTEMBER

PC Ping Pong Throwdown September 6th 4:30-6:30pm Brooklyn Arts Center This is the second year of the Port City Ping Pong Throwdown, and like last year the Brooklyn Arts Center will be housing the tables where all the magic happens. The tournament starts on Friday, September 6th. Registration is at the door same day from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Registration is $10 and nonplayers can come to spectate for only a $5 fee. Make sure to get there early and warm up those wrists on the open tables before the event starts.

History and Science of Alcohol September 20th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Cape Fear Museum Did you know North Carolina went completely dry almost a decade before the national prohibition passed? Me either. As much as I drink beers around town, I’ve never thought much about its historical place in the city, but the Cape Fear Museum outreach programs are looking to change that.

“According to our historian, Jan Davidson, alcohol has a lot to do with the way the world is shaped and structured,” Amy Mangus, coordinator of the event, says. “People’s thirsts for spirits, beer, and wine has shaped trade relationships and human interactions since the first person imbibed and fermented beverage.”

There’s much more to be learned at the tour, taking place September 20th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore early 20th century prohibition, including an actual still smashed by federal agents. Of course, craft beer and wine samples will be available. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.

Burgwin-Wright Paint-Out September 27-28th Burgwin-Wright House Plein-air painting: A French expression meaning “to paint in the open air.”

The Burgwin-Wright House is putting this ideal to use at their first annual Paint-Out on September 27th and 28th. Thirty artists will

paint outside in the gardens of the BurgwinWright House from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Folks can watch the artistic process in the house’s famous gardens.

Participants also will vote on the best painting for the People’s Choice Award. Artists will paint on Friday, and the reception to sell to the artwork will be on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is free, aside from cash purchases.

Oktoberfest September 28th 11 a.m. - until Front Street Brewery Starting off with the annual tapping of the Oktoberfest seasonal lager at Front Street Brewery, this year’s Oktoberfest marks 180 years for the world’s largest fair. Kicking it off in historic downtown Wilmingon, Brewmaster Kevin Kozak will tap FSB’s Oktoberfest and drink from “Das Boot,” officially beginning the celebration of this historic event. Halfliter German Oktoberfest Steins will go on sale, $5 “Pretzel and a Pint” specials will run all day, and Polka music will play! At 7 p.m., The Beam Room will host The Chive unofficial meet-up—a nonprofit organization which helps other nonprofits in town! Wear your dirndl dress or lederhosen; a costume contest will be underway.

OCTOBER

“Ain’t Misbehavin’” City Stage 10/18-20 & 25-27 8 p.m. or Sun. 3 p.m.

City Stage and True 2 You Productions presents “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” a prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930’s Harlem lives in one rollicking, swinging show. Thomas Fats Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky-tonk dives along Lenox Ave, rent parties, stride piano players and that jumpin’ new beat, swing. The show evokes humor and infectious energy, with struts, strums and singalongs to Waller’s famed songs. Directed by Joy Gregory, with choreography by Tracy Byrd and musical direction by Chiaki Ito, the cast features Joy Gregory, Kim Pacheco, Tracy Byrd, Stephanie Newkirk, and Markus Temoney. Tickets are only $18 to $22 and can be purchased online at www.citystagenc.com.

California Roots – The Carolina Sessions October 26th, all day Battleship Park Jeff Monser and Dan Sheehan of California Roots and Vibes Entertainment Group have announced their first event on the East Coast, California Roots—The Carolina Sessions. The

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all-day festival will bring major headliners and thousands of fans to Battleship Park along the Cape Fear River. “[California Roots] have had huge success on the West Coast and reached out to Pipeline Entertainment to bring the vibe to the East Coast,” Chris Lee, coordinator from Pipeline Event Management, says. “We are stoked to host this incredible lineup in our backyard versus a bigger market like Raleigh or Charlotte.”

Lee says the event will consist of 12 hours of roots, rock and reggae from some of the biggest touring acts in that genre. “Our tagline is ‘it’s a movement,’” Lee says. “We are firm believers in the good vibes and sounds that will engulf Battleship Park.”

Tickets are $50 for general admission or $125 for VIP, and can be purchased online or at Gravity Record, Momentum Surf and Skate, and Althea’s Attic.

A Vintage and Modern Hat Fashion Show October 28th, 2 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Bellamy Mansion, $35 Looking for something more refined—maybe with a little more charm. Elegance awaits at the Bellamy Mansion parlors for their popular series “Afternoon Tea at the Mansion.” Proceeds support and maintain the mansion, and last year’s series sold out! Participants are encouraged to reserve early for the event. Three courses will be served, including finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and confections, and of course, tea. Door prizes, raffles and giveaways are slated, too.

NOVEMBER

Coastal Carolina Clay Guild November 1st, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

November 2nd-3rd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hannah Block Community Arts Center; free The Coastal Carolina Clay Guild will host their annual Holiday Show and Sale on Friday, November 1st. There will be an artist’s reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the event continues on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This event is a great way to support local artists while helping out positive projects in the community. Raffle proceeds will benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects.

“Ruth Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” November 9th, Kenan Auditorium $22 GA; $5, students Inspired by the career of modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis, “Ruth Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” stresses themes of cultural collection, representation and transmission.

The contemporary dance performance fea-

tures an original score by Guy Klucevsek, as well as two other dancers, musicians, a stage packed with projections, video and even a leaf blower—all to explore St. Denis’ career. Accordions and violins are among the live instruments used. Tickets can be bought at Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. North Carolina Writer’s Conference November 15th-17th Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Every year the NC Writer’s Conference rotates around the state and attracts hundreds of writers from around the country for a weekend full of readings, keynotes, and open-mic sessions across all genres of writing. This year’s conference will be at the Holiday Inn at Wrightsville Beach, and will give writers an opportunity for one-on-one manuscript critiques with editors and agents.

The keynote address will be given by the critically acclaimed local Clyde Edgerton, author of five New York Times Notable Books and recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship.

UNCW’s Rebecca Lee will lead the Master Class in Fiction, while Philip Gerard and Peter Makuck will lead the Master Classes in Creative Nonfiction and Poetry. Over 200 writers of all levels of and experience are expected, to attend over 25 workshops and special events. Visit www.ncwriters.org.

Cucalorus Film Festival November 13th-17th Price dependent on type of pass.

Venues/schedule: www.cucalorus.org Cucalorus is among the fall’s premier events. Founded in 1994 by the underground filmmaking collective “Twinkle Doon,” the event started out by only showing a mere 16 local films. Today Cucalorus takes place every November and features hundreds of projects, spanning multiple venues. Filmmakers, choreographers, video artists, vagabonds and vigilantes alike convene over five days to watch over 200 films and programs. Subjects abound, from dance and music videos, to emerging artists, social justice, works-inprogress, short films, and more.

The festival also hosts international artists/filmmakers from Spain, Israel, Brazil, and more. Cucalorus has a Kickstarter taking place currently, which helps fund costs of bringing filmmakers to the festival. To donate, visit Kickstarter, and attend their September 29th Launch Party downtown at 128 South, with nibbles, live music and a celebration of meeting their goal.

Passes are on sale now at a discount ($45$300) and can be purchased at www.cucalorus.org.

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We are a designer-style consignment boutique, and we strive to carry the best designer brand names and the latest styles at the best prices. We carry brands from Anne Taylor, Banana Republic and BCBG, to J Crew, Lilly Pullitzer, and Michael Kors. Our assortment of clothing, from evening wear to casual wear, features a blend of new and slightly used items, also including shoes, handbags, and accessories that are chic, contemporary, and stylish! Our prices are more than 50% less than the original prices. We also carry a unique variety of brand new gifts for all ages and tastes, including new jewelry (some items are handmade by local artists), scarves, socks, frames, wine glasses, and many monogrammed items. We provide you with personal attention and quality merchandise at an excellent value in friendly, comfortable surroundings! Come by and see why you will want to come back weekly!

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Punctuating its modern and casual men’s clothing with a rustic interior, Bloke is transforming the way Wilmington’s men dress. Upon opening in 2010, they quickly became Wilmington’s premier men’s shop. The welcoming atmosphere and affordable style ensure that Bloke’s customers stay casually well dressed. With brands such as French Connection, Big Star, Civil Society, Jedidiah, and WeSC they offer a wide variety of unique options, including locally made products, to help update any guys’ style.

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to-docalendar events POOCH PLUNGE Pooch Plunge at Legion Stadium Pool ! Only dogs will be allowed to swim, sorry no humans.

2131 Carolina Beach Rd. $5/dog/day. Procceds to benefit Wilmington Dog Park Committee. 9/4-6: 4-8pm; 9/7, 10am-2pm; and 9/8, 1-5pm. 341-7855 or 343-3682.

DOWNTOWN ILM FASHION WALK Downtown ILM’s Fashion Walk feat. nine boutiques, offering exclusive deals and first dibs on new styles, first Thurs. every month through Sept. 9/5, 5-9pm. Incl. Aqua Fedora, The Wonder Shop, Island Passage, Return Passage, Luxe, aMuse, Edge of Urge, GLAM and Momentum Surf & Skate Shop.

FALL CELEBRATION The Osher Lifelong Learning Center at UNCW will host a fall celebration at 2pm, 9/5, at the Burney Center to kick-off the academic year.

OLLI programs focus on learning opportunities for adults ages 50 and older. Free, but registration is required.

PENDER COUNTY DAY OF HOPE WARM, Inc. Pender County Day of Hope. Grab your toolbox and join one of our rebuild teams!

Help make desperately needed safety repairs for elderly, disabled, and other low-income families, 8:30am-4pm., Sat., 9/14. Rebuild sites are scattered throughout Pender County.

Addresses will be given to registered volunteers. Prior construction skills arehelpful but not required. Free but donations are gratefully accepted. Register by 9/5. 910-821-1130, 103

Happenings and events across Wilmington

Old Whitemarsh Rd. info@warmnc.org. WWW. WARMnc.org PARKING DAY Wilmington’s 3rd annual PARK(ing) Day, 9/20, 10am-2pm. Find us in parking spaces downtown on both Front and Market street. Highlights the importance of public parks and open space for a healthy and vibrant environment. Our mission is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat. parkingday. org. Clark Henry, clarkh@ciiiassociates.com, or Michelle Howe, michelle@mediapear.com.

OKTOBERFEST A Chive Unofficial Meetup, 180th anniversary of the world’s largest fair, will kick off Sat., 9/28, tapping of Oktoberfest seasonal lager at Front

Street Brewery in historic downtown. At 11am, Brewmaster Kevin Kozak will tap FSB’s Oktoberfest Lager and drink from “Das Boot,” officially beginning Front Street Brewery’s celebration of this historic cultural event. Throughout the weekend, limited edition .5 liter commemorative Mugs will be sold to the public, traditional German cuisine will headline the menu, the “Jumbo Pretzel and a Pint,” $5, Seasonal lager will be sold at a special price and free Brewery Tours from 3-5pm. 7pm, fun contests, great music, and beer! The Oktoberfest Chive Unofficial Meetup begins in The Beam Room with a Big Pretzel Toss, Stein Holding Competition, Safe Slam Drinking Competition and Oktoberfest costume contest. Prizes include Front Street Brewery merchandise and beer, Chive Gear and cash; $5 each contest. Proceeds will be donated to The Chive Charities, a non-profit organization that does big fundraising for smaller fundraising initiatives. www.chivecharities.org.

ISLAND DAY 2013 4th annual Island Day celebration, Sun., 9/29, 1-5pm, Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Island Day is a celebration that brings together residents of Pleasure Island for a day of “old fashioned” fun with picnicking, family friendly activities and games, music, hands-on educational opportunities, and time to visit with friends and neighbors. Bring a cooler with sandwiches, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, or make a donation for a hot dog from the Carolina and Kure Beach Fire Departments. Sit on your blankets, relax and enjoy! Currently accepting applications at Kure Beach Town Hall from anyone interested in participating in this year’s event.

(910) 458-8216 or parks@townofkurebeach. org. Applications: www.townofkurebeach.org.

charity/fund-raisers

PENDER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY 9/6, Pender County Humane Society Fundraiser! Spaghetti dinner, “Eat In or Take Out,” 9/6, 5:30-7:30pm. Hampstead Community Building 14435 US Hwy 17, $8/ticket or $15/two; Home Made by PCHS volunteers. Hampstead: Bernie, 270-9240; Ronnie, 270-3044; Denise, 270-9581; Gloria, 799-5401; Norma, 5123123; Deb, 604-1973. Norma at: normat1@ charter.net.

FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NC Books A Million Gives 10% to Food Bank Day, 9/7 and 21; 10/11. 10% of all purchases at Books A Million will go to benefit the Food Bank CENC, Wilmington. New Hanover Center, 3737 Oleander Dr., noon-4pm. Volunteers will be there to answer your questions about the Food Bank of CENC programs in your community.

Mention the Food Bank as you check out and 10 percent of all purchases benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC at Wilmington, working to feed 70,000 individuals affected by hunger in the Cape Fear Region. For every $1 donated=5 meals go to neighbors in need.

• 9/11 IS National Day of Service and Remembrance and September is Hunger Action Month.

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shelf stable canned goods and dry-goods to distribute these nutritious items to our nearly 100 partner agencies who are working hard to make sure that No One Goes Hungry in our region.

Wilmington branch: 1314 Marstellar St. http:// wilmington.foodbankcenc.org DEAF AWARENESS DAY Deaf Awareness Day at the Aquarium Sat. 9/7, 9am-5pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher will offer programs tailored especially for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired. Sign language, captioning or scripting will enhance many of the activities of the day—animal feedings, liveanimal presentations and films –—and interpreters will assist visitors at selected exhibits.

Dive program, scheduled for 10:30am-2:30pm, will include an interpreter assisting with questions for the diver swimming inside the exhibit with sharks, eels and a green sea turtle. The aquarium presents Deaf Awareness Day with the assistance of the Regional Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to draw attention to the needs and interests of the hearingimpaired. 10am: Film: Web of Life (close captioned); 10:30am: Dive Show (sign language interpreter); 11am: Buzzard Bay feeding (sign language interpreter); 11:30am, Live Animal Program: Jellies (sign language interpreter) noon: Film: Nightlife (close captioned); 1:30pm, Live Animal Program: Turtles (sign language interpreter); 2:30pm, Dive Show (sign language interpreter); 3pm, Shadows on the Sand feeding (sign language interpreter); 3:30pm: Film: Unlovables (close captioned). Kure Beach/Fort Fisher.

SUNRISE BEACH PILATES Pay what you can per class and most proceeds benefit breast cancer research. Every Sunday in 9/8, 15, 22 and 29, 7am, multi-level mat class in the sane, Wrightsville Beach access #4, 2398 Lumina Ave. Bring mat. Can’t join but want to donate? Kristen Gruodis: 910-233-7859.

RACE FOR PRESERVATION 9/12: Historic Wilmington Foundation’s Port City Java 5K Race and Walk starts at Coastline Conference and Event Center (503 Nutt Street) and winds through downtown and the Riverwalk. Awards go to the top 3 finishers in each age group, overall male and female finishers, masters and the top 2 teams (minimum 5 runners). Prizes include gym memberships from the YMCA, gift certificates and shoes from TrySports, New Balance and Omega and much more. First 350 entries will receive our newly re-designed T-shirt. Race followed by the best post-race party, w/pizza from Slice of Life and Incredible Pizza, and beer provided by Front Street Brewery. Runner/Walker $27: ($32 day of race); Team (minimum 5): $22 per person ($135 day of race). trivett@historicwilmington. org or (910) 762-2511, CAPE FEAR CLASSIC Sat., 9/14, Greenfield Lake: The Cape Fear Classic will sponsor the 1st annual Cape Fear Classic “Power To End Stroke” 5K Fun Walk and the Cape Fear Classic “Power To End Stroke” Health Fair in conjunction with the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Heart Society.

Purpose of the walk is to increase health awareness through education and awareness. Can’t participate? Still show your support by purchasing a $5 Honorary Heart Sign to honor or memorialize someone special. The race course will be lined with the Heart Signs to keep our runners and walkers motivated. https://powertoendstrokewalk.eventbrite.com. • Health fair Thurs., 9/19, 10am-2pm. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 401 S. Eighth St. • Cape Fear Classic Tourney: 9/20, Registra-

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tion 11am; shotgun start 1pm, at Echo Farms.

Four-person Captain’s Choice at the beautiful Echo Farms Golf & Country Club in Wilmington, NC with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Entry fee: $300 per four-person team. Atiba D. Johnson at 910-795-5853 or email info@capefearclassic. com. • Cape Fear Classic Football Game, Sat, 9/21, 1-5pm. S & J Concierge and Management Services and The Wilmington Journal will bring a weekend full of events culminated by Wilmington, North Carolina’s inaugural football game between the Shaw University Bears and the UNC-Pembroke Braves. College football returns to the Port City for the 2013 Cape Fear Classic! $15, (910) 795-5853 or capefearclassic.eventbrite.com. www.capefearclassic.com DRIVE TO END HUNGER The Cape Fear Corvettes are proud to present the 6th annual Corvette Show and “Drive to End Hunger,” 9/15, 9-4pm, Jeff Gordon Chevrolet, 228 S College Rd. Early registration for entrants begins at 9am; awards presented at 3pm. Come check out the coolest Corvettes in the Cape Fear Region, or bring you own! Support AARP’s “Drive to End Hunger” proudly partners with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC at Wilmington! Bring the whole family! There will be over 100 Corvettes on display, silent auction items, awards for top Corvettes, raffle, door prizes, food, music and more. Net Proceeds from AARP & Jeff Gordon’s “Drive to End Hunger” benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC at Wilmington, working to feed 70,000 individuals affected by hunger in the Cape Fear Region.

Be sure to Bring canned goods to donate to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC at Wilmington. Cash donations—for every $1 donated, 5 meals will be provided. www.capefearcorvettes. com or call Gordon Boyd (910)508-4347 26TH ANNUAL SPELLING BEE See pages 34-35.

3RD ANNUAL CARE PROJECT GALA 3rd Annual CARE Project Gala, hosted by Frances Weller and Johnnie Sexton, 6-11pm, Sat., 9/21. The Terraces on Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Dr. Over 20 Wilmington area restaurants donating amazing food, cash bar and beer donated

by Good Vibes Brewing with wine donated by Country Vintner. Featured entertainment by Bibis Ellison Tickets: Peelle/janpeelle@aol.com or 704-996-8244 BLACK TIE, R&B COMEDY FUND-RAISER 9/27: Comedian Jay Smooth, performing his unique Ike and Tina act. Also featuring Tre” G, R&B singer Joy Gregory and others. Dinner at 6pm, show at 7pm, dancing at 9pm. Party ‘til midnight. $20/adv or $25/door. Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 17th St. 910-523-8916. Supporting nonprofits.

theatre/auditions CITY STAGE See page 16.

OPERA HOUSE THEATER CO. See page 14.

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATER Thursday Night Live Improv with the Fruity Oaty Bars this and every Thursday. Free show where you find out what the actors are going to do at the same time as the actors! Doors, 7:30; hilarity, 8pm. • “Chat Room”: See page 15. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 TACT SHOWS Thalian Association Children’s Theater presents great shows for the whole family! All shows pre-

sented at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 South Second St. • Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” 9/1322, Magical fairy tale reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. jasonaycock@thalian.org

THEATRENOW “Murder on the Set,” every Friday thru August.

Doors at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6:30pm.

Tickets $42/$30. Includes 3-course meal with choice of entrée. • History of Comedy, Part 1 with Pineapple Shaped Lamps runs two weekends through 8/31. Dinner theatre-lite prices: $25 for dinner and show; adults only. • Reading Series: 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19. • Anthony Lawson’s “The Bard’s Broads” dinner show; adults only. Find Will Shakespeare in his favorite public house amongst the “ladies” who may be his leading lady influences. Fri./Sat., 9/6-28. • Reading Series: 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19. • Jazz Brunch, 9/8. TheatreNOW, 10th and Dock streets. www.theatrewilmington.com

BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Tartuffe, by Molier. Directed by Eric Kildow. A comedic farce takes place in the home of the wealthy Orgon, where Tartuffe—a fraud and a pious imposter—has insinuated himself. He succeeds magnificently in winning the respect and devotion of the head of the house and then tries to marry his daughter and seduce his wife and scrounge the deed to the property. 9/19-22, 26-29 and 10/3-6; Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St. $18-$20; pay what you can on opening night, min. of $5. $15 all Thurs. performances. (910) 367-5237 or through Etix. www.bigdawgproductions.org .

PERFORMANCE CLUB STUDIO THEATRE Performance Club Studio Theater presents “13 the Musical” 9/19-22 and 26-29, Thalian Studio Theater. Coming of age production is truly “a grown up story about growing up.” Directed

by LJ Woodard, choreography by Judy Greenhut and musical direction by Jonathan Barber.

“13” features 33 of Wilmington’s most talented tweens in this contemporary, high-energy, and unforgettable rock-musical for all ages. Tickets: $15, 910-632-2285 or www.thalianhall.org. www.PerformanceClubKids.com.

THALIAN ASSOCIATION Thalian Association will open their 225th anniversary season w/Tony Award-winning Best Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” The production will run 9/26-10/6, at historic Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington; Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $30 w/senior, student and group discounts. Thrifty Thursdays, $15. 910-632.2285 or thalian.org.

Set in NYC during the Camelot era of the early 1960s, the musical follows an ambitious window washer who, with the self-help manual of the title, proceeds to bumble his way up the company ladder. • Auditions for its inaugural production at the Red Barn Studio, which is now under its management, for award-winning play “Other Desert Cities” are Mon. and Tue. 9/2324, 7pm, Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd Street in downtown Wilmington. The production, directed by Thalian Association Artistic Director, Tom Briggs, runs Fri., Sat. and Sun. Nov. 1-24. Roles for two women, 50s-early 60s; one man 60s; one woman mid-30’s-early 40s; one man 30s. For a complete character breakdown, visit thalian.org. • 225TH anniversary gala, 9/28, 6pm, Thalian Hall Ballroom. Guests will enjoy excellent food, drink, company, entertainment, and festivities. Tickets are $25 and can be reserved by calling the Association at 910251-1788. Following reception: season opener of ‘How to Succeed in Business without Really

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UNCW Hilton Garden Classic – Men’s Soccer UNCW vs Presbyterian 7:30pm Sept. 8 Elon vs Presbyterian 1:00pm UNCW vs Mercer 3:30pm

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SORDID LIVES Sordid Lives, written by Del Shores, and directed by Ed Wagenseller, at UNCW, 9/26-29 and 10/3-6; 8pm or Sun, 2pm, mainstage theatre, Cultural Arts Building. A dark comedy about a colorful family from a small Texas town who mustcome to grips with the accidental death of the elderly family matriarch during a clandestine meeting in a seedy motel room with her much younger, married neighbor. The woman’s family must deal with their own demons while preparing for what could be an embarrassing funeral.

Tickets are $12 formembers of the general public, $10 for seniors and UNCW employees, and$5 for students and children. 910-962-3500 or www.uncw.edu/arts/box-office.html.

comedy JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a standup comedy showcase Hosted by Brian Granger, performances by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar.9pm; free or $3 nonsmoking fee. BYOB. NUTT STREET COMEDY ROOM Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2) • Thursday Open Mic Night, 9pm (no cover) • Friday/Saturday National touring comedians 8pm & 10pm.

City Stage/Level 5. www.nuttstreet.com.

LITPROV Tuesday LitProv: Troupes perform a 20-25 minute ‘Harold’ long-form improv. After the show, folks can come onstage and join the other improvisers in an improv jam! No experience necessary! 8pm. Old Books on Front St., 249 N. Front St. WSO AUDITIONS Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings new and returning member auditions: Thurs evenings, 9/5. 37th annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition auditions: 11/23. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org JAZZ AT CAM A concert series by the Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society, 6:30-8pm, first Thurs. ea. mo. Cameron Art Museum, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Series: CAM/CFJS Members, $45; non, $68. Students, $30, w/ID. Indv. tickets: Members, $8; non, $12; students, $5 w/ID. Musicians performing a range of jazz genres for your listening pleasure. 9/5: Grenoldo Frazier celebrates Duke Ellington & Count Basie. www.cameronartmuseum.com. Corner 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

AIRLIE CONCERT SERIES Airlie Concert Series lineup, first and third Friday of the month from May until September: 9/6, Stardust; 9/20, The Imitations. $8 for adults, $2 for children, and free for Airlie members. www. airliegardens.org.

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will present a concert at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2pm. The concert will feature TCO violist Carrie Jackson playing the Johann Hummel Fantasia Potpourri Op 94 for Viola and Orchestra. The orchestra will also perform music by F. Joseph Haydn, William Grant Still, Thomas Tallis, J S. Bach and John Williams. Free/donations accepted.

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Matisyahu at Brooklyn Arts Center Progressive Music Group and HUKA Entertainment present Matisyahu www.matisyahuworld.com. Mon., 9/16, 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Advance Floor: $25; balcony, $30. Day of : $30-$35. Standingroom-only venue. First-come/first-serve seating in balcony. www.brooklynartsnc.com.

MARY WILSON Thurs., 9/19, 7pm, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.

During the 1960s, vocal powerhouse Mary Wilson of The Supremes helped garner an unequaled record of number one hits by a female group. While Wilson is best known as an original member of the world’s most famous female trio, the legendary singer’s career did not stop there, as she continues to move on to new heights.

Joined on stage by UNCW musicians, her performance will feature hits from The Supremes’ heyday, as well as more recent songs, creating a unique blend of classic and contemporary music. Tickets: $30 GA, $5 for students: 800-7323643. www.uncw.edu/presents.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wilmington Symphony Orchestra concerts at UNCW Kenan Auditorium, 601 S. College Rd., unless otherwise noted. “Sleeping Beauty,” 9/21. Opening night begins with jubilant brass from Hector Berlioz’ brilliant Le Corsaire Overture. Nancy King highlights the sublime elegances of Richard Strauss’s autumnal Four Last Songs, and from one of the most famous scores in the classical repertoire, a sumptuous selection of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty. www.brooklynartsnc.com.

served. No previous experience is necessary. fasola.org. Held in collaboration with WHQR. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, CAM. www. cameronartmuseum.com. Corner of 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

JAZZ W/STRINGS UNCW Department of Music: Jazz with Strings SHANA TUCKER Sun., 9/15: Shana Tucker is a singer/songwriter Fri., 9/27, 7:30pm. Beckwith Recital Hall, loand cellist whose self-described Chamber soul cated in the Cultural Arts building on Randall Drive $20GA; $15 UNCW faculty/staff $15 alumni and parents of UNCW students $5 students with valid UNCW ID Dessert reception follows in the Cultural Arts Building Tickets available in The Wilmington School of Ballet, located at 3834 advance by going to uncwmus@uncw.

Oleander Drive, will hold auditions at 12:30 p.m. on edu or 910-962-3500. Any remainSeptember 7th for the traditional Nutcracker ballet. ing tickets will be sold at the Cultural Box Office door, starting at 6:30 pm Audition times vary per age group, and registration the night of the performance. Part packages are available by calling 910-777-1591 or of UNCW Family and Alumni Weeke-mailing wilballetcompany@yahoo.com. A member of end, this concert by the UNCW jazz and string faculty and alumni is led the board will be on site the day of to answer any quesby Frank Bongiorno and builds on the tions about the auditions and performance. The show popular “Charlie Parker with Strings” will take place the first weekend in December. concerts, and includes standards such as “Summertime,” “What Is This Thing Called Love?,” “Repetition,” “Laura,” plus newly arranged selections. All proceeds style of music is a sultry pastiche of acoustic benefit UNCW scholarships in music. pop and soulful, jazz-influenced contemporary JAZZ AT THE MANSION folk. Shana’s music speaks for itself through Jazz at the Museum summer music series, well-crafted lyrics, subtle, lingering melodies, weather permitting, first Thurs. ea. mo., 6:30pm. and compositions that boast a unique, satisfy9/29, The Al Neese Project. Concerts begin at ing blend of humor and gravity. Thalian Hall, 310 6:30pm. Blankets and chairs and picnics welChestnut St. $28/$22/$14. www.thalianhall.org come. Beer and wine sold. Tickets available at or www.Shanatucker.com gate, $12 GA, $10 Members, $5 students (with ID). 910-251-3700 or www.bellamymansion. org. 503 Market St.

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Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated.

Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional, dynamic form of a cappella socialsinging, dating back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just ob-

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BABS MCDANCE Babette and Aurora’s World of Belly Dancing, 9/7, 3pm, and every Sat. thereafter. • Learn Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” every Wed. through Halloween, 6pm. • Schedule: Mon.: Line Dance, 6pm; Committed Couples, 7pm; Ballroom, 8pm • Tues.: Rhythm Latin, 7-8pm; Hip-hop, 7pm • Wed.: West Coast Swing, 7-8pm; Argentine Tango, 8-9pm • Thurs., Shag, 7-8pm; Drills & Technique, 8-9pm • Sat.: Belly Dancing, 3pm.

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NUTCRACKER BALLET AUDITIONS Nutcracker Ballet Auditions, 9/7, Wilmington School of Ballet, 3834 Oleander Dr. Registration at 12:30pm. Member of the board will be available during registration to answer any and all questions. Audition times: 1:30-3pm: Dancers on Pointe (includes pros). 3-3:30pm: Kindergarteners & 1st graders .3:304:15pm: 2nd-4th graders, 4:15-5pm: 5th-6th graders. 5-6pm: 7th graders through adult nonpointe dancers. Reg. packets will be available: 910-777-1591/wilballetcompany@yahoo.com.

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

DANCE COOPERATIVE New location: 5202 Carolina Beach Rd. Suite 17, Austin Commons Center (mailing address, PO Box 16154, Wilmington, NC 28408). Now offering jazz, modern, hip-hop, improvisation, ballet, tap, creative movement, Zumba, pre-pointe, stretch, and more for kids, teens and adults. Classes are $12 indv. or $105 for 10.Dance Teachers, professional, college students and military: $6/class or $53/10. 910763-4995. www.thedancecooperative.org

BALLROOM DANCE SPORT Learn to dance group lessons. Beginner ballroom starts 9/8; Wed, 9/11, 7pm, other classes, ballroom, Latin, swing, shag; Fri. night dance party w/lesson; 9/20, 7:30-10pm, Intro Lesson, $7, $5/college ID. Less than 1 mile from UNCW, 4523 Franklin Ave., across from Cinema Dr. Corner of Kerr & Franklin. Singles/ couples. www.BallrooomDanceSportNC.com or 910-799-2001

OVER 50’S DANCE The Over 50’s Dance Tues, 9/10, 7:30-10pm at New Hanover Senior Center. Live music by Dennis Martin & the Baby Boomer Band. Adm: $5/fingerfood or 2-liter drink. Couples, singles and all ages welcome. 910-371-5368

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lessons: $20/couple/session. All participants must be CB Recreation Center members or pay the daily guest fee plus the rate of the class.

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AZALEA COAST DANCE Sat., 9/14, an evening of social ballroom dance with a basic group dance lesson at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. In honor of National Ballroom Dance Month! Group lesson in Night Club Two Step led by Jessica Baldos from 6:45-7:30pm. No partner necessary for lesson or open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30-10pm. Admission $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694 or AzaleaCoastDance@aol.com. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org

LINE DANCING LESSONS Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Dept’s line dancing lessons with Inez Eason, a former NFL-World League Football Professional Cheerleader. Open to anyone at any age. No partners are needed for this fun dance style, and with 1-hour classes held on Sunday afternoons, you can bring the whole family! Sun., 10/6, 4-5pm, at the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Center.

Pre-reg. rqd. 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com

WORKS-IN-PROGRESS SHOWCASE Works-in-Progress Showcase, 9/22, 2-4pm.

Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. The Dance Cooperative, in association with Cameron Art Museum, provides monthly informal showings to afford working artists a place to present works in progress to be reviewed and critiqued in a nurturing environment. The events are open to working choreographers, dancers, and the general public who are working on movement and wishes to have others provide feedback on the work as well as anyone who wish to witness the creative process through its many stages and provide assistance in that process. Want to present work? dancecooperative@hotmail.com.

SURFER TANGO Kent Boseman, instructor for Argentine Tango

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 CONTRA DANCE Tues. night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance, all levels; singles and couples, families, students. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fri., Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market St. (between College/Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30.

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ARTISTS NEEDED The Friends of the Arboretum and the Wilmington Art Association are seeking artists to exhibit their work at Art in the Arboretum 2013, an annual outdoor showcase for a wide range of garden friendly media categories, 10/5, 8-4; 10/6, noon-4. Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, this year’s divisions will include handcrafted jewelry, glass, textiles, metal work, stepping stones, wood, painting and photography. Open to both emerging and professional artists age 18 and older, with all work accepted through a juried process. Full registration details are available on the WAA prospectus, www.wilmingtonart.org/index.php. Registration forms also are available at the Arboretum offices.

COASTAL CLOUDS “Coastal Clouds,” a show of my acrylic paintings and works on paper by Lois DeWitt, at the Artful Living Group at Carolina Beach. Opening 9/5, 6:30-8:30pm. Hangs through Sept. 112 Cape Fear Blvd. 910-458-7822.

BURGWIN-WRIGHT PAINT-OUT The Burgwin-Wright House is hosting its first annual Paint-Out 9/27-28. Come by and watch as 30 artists plein-air paint in the gardens of the Burgwin-Wright House...and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award! Doors will be open all day Friday and Saturday, as well as during the Fourth Friday Gallery Walk. Reception and art show Sat. the 28th, 6-9pm.

ARTBLAST 9/4-8: ARTblast is an explosion of skillful performances in the genres of theater, film, literature, music, dance, and art; a celebration of talent spread out over a five day period; an opportunity to open yourself to various talents in multiple familiar, or possibly unfamiliar, locations. One of the highlighted events is the Downtown Wilmington ArtWalk, which features many of our region’s artists that work with dozens of different mediums. These will artists line the streets of Historic Downtown Wilmington on Sat., 9/7, for Wilmington’s largest outdoor arts show! Artists welcome to apply to vend during the blast and join ArtWalk: CoolWilmington.com.

NO BOUNDARIES In anticipation of the 16th year of No Boundaries International art colony, 621n4th Gallery will host a special art exhibition featuring new works from 39 of the 48 local artists who have participated in the colony over the past 15 years. The No Boundaries Alumni Exhibit will showcase a variety of artworks, including recent pottery by Hiroshi SueYoshi, jewelery by Mitzi Jonkheer and Marshall Milton, sculpture by Kar-

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FIGMENTS GALLERY Figments Gallery invites you to a Second-Friday Reception, “Small Works”, featuring a little bit of everything and all under $100! Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Show runs through Sept 13. Figments Gallery 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. ii 910-509-4289 info@figmentsgallery.com. figmentsgallery.com

CF MUSEUM PHOTO WALK Photo Walk: Sat., 9/14, 10am-noon. $4 for members; $6 for non-members. Historic Downtown Wilmington impresses locals and tourists alike with its unique architectural details and captivating history. Walk through downtown while learning photographic tips from Cape Fear Camera Club members for taking creative pictures along the way. Tour starts and ends at Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St.

ARTS COUNCIL OF ILM The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County is seeking applications for the 2013–2014 Regional Artist Project Grants.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 20, 2013.

Counties include New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus and Pender; residents are eligible to apply for grants which provide financial support to artists in all disciplines, such as visual art/ craft, music composition, film/video, literature/ playwriting and choreography/dance, and at any stage of their career. Types of fundable projects include the creation of new work; purchase of equipment and materials and professional development workshops. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org.

LOVE, GRAVITY AND PIGMENT ARTIST Acme Art 711 N 5th Ave. Abstract artist Mykel presents “Love, Gravity, and Pigment.” Works will comprise watercolors from San Francisco 2012-2013 as well as Wilmington & Carolina Beach Spring-Summer 2013. FB: https://www. facebook.com/mykel.wurks or (415) 306-1181.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and studios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2013. Dates: 9/27. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-343-0998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101.

www.artscouncilofwilmington.org DREAMING IN COLOR MC Erny Gallery at WHQR presents “Dreaming in Color: Work by Cammeron Batanides, Heather Divoky, and Mark Weber,” on exhibit through 10/11. Weber’s visual artwork features a trove of color and texture, as he’s an illustrator of books for children, including The Pirate Princess in 2005 for Arthur A. Levine Books/ Scholastic and the entire King School series of books for Townsend Press which consists of 90 books geared toward young readers.

Heather Divoky maintains a whimsical, magical style uniquely her own with bursts of color and incredible detail. Cammeron Alekzandra Batanides works predominantly in watercolors, acrylics, and charcoal. Closing reception on Friday, 9/27, as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Night. The MC Erny Gallery at WHQR is on the third floor of The Warwick Building at 254 N. Front St.

McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Diane Landry: The Cadence of All Things. Landry (Canadian, b. 1958) is one of Canada’s foremost installation artists, whose work employs everyday objects, sound, light and shadow in her evocative constructions. • Well Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO’s ‘Treme’—Fine, hand-sewn beadwork, archival-quality costume technique and brilliantly colored feathers, all done by Wilmington native Alonzo Wilson, Exquisitely crafted Mardi Gras Indian suits, as well as design sketches. Organized by the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Mardi Gras Indi-

A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist,author and world traveler David D. Hume, delightful original watercolors by Eunice Andrews and Karen Q. Hunsberger’s handcrafted baskets thru Dec. Mon.-Fri., Have a child you want to excel in speaking multiple 10am-6pm ;and Sat., 10am-3pm. 1903 Princess St. 910-251-8854. Located in languages? Well, the Children’s Museum of Wilminghistoric 100 year old house in Carolina ton will offer workshops in Spanish and French, startHeights Garden tours often given, speing September 10th. Classes are 10 weeks for 45 mincializing in unique citrus. Wilmingtonart@ aol.com. utes to an hour, and open to children ages 6 months

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CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB to 9 years old. Enrollment ranges from $200 to $250 Impressions of the Lower Cape Fear, a depending on CMW membership and whether students photography exhibition by the Cape Fear are new or returning. For more information, contact Camera Club, will be held at the Cape Fear Museum of History & Science, the Julia Pleasants at 910-254-3534, ext. 102. oldest history museum in North Carolina. Runs through 10/27, during museum hours and will be integrated with the upper-level ans are deeply rooted in shared galleries. The scope of the exhibit focuses on cultures and symbiotic relationships which dethe region of the Lower Cape Fear, an area rich veloped between the Native Americans and and diverse in habitats, wildlife, culture, and histhe escaped slaves they aided. On display tory. Through framed prints, projected digital through 11/3. • CAM Public Tours, Thursdays, images, and interpretive labels, the exhibit pres7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and ents the museum visitor with aphotographic on view.Open late on Thurs. until 9pm. Corner journey of the area. 814 Market St. of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. TuesSun,11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2-12. cameronartmuseum.com or 910-395-5999.

MISSILES AND MORE MUSEUM CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Topsail Island’s Missiles and More Museum feaExhibits: Through 9/29: Attack of the Bloodtures the rich history and artifacts of this area suckers! Stinky feet can make you more attracfrom prehistoric to present time. Exhibits: Optive...to a hungry mosquito, that is! Explore the eration Bumblebee, missile project that operscience of what’s eating you with Attack of the ated on Topsail Island shortly after World War Bloodsuckers! Visitors will discover the biologiII; Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training cal wonders of sanguinivores — creatures that center during WWII located near Topsail Island; eat blood — through encounters with interacWASPS, group of young, daring women who tive activities and vibrant graphics. Also, helpful were the first female pilots trained to fly Amerihints and simple recautions for avoiding these can military aircraft during WWII; Pirates of the sometimes annoying creatures. • Impressions Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” of the Lower Cape Fear (through 10/27): Take stories of 10 pirates in the Carolinas including a photographic journey of southeastern North the infamous Blackbeard; Shell Exhibits, and Carolina...a region rich with diverse habitats, intricate seashells from all over the world as wildlife, culture, and history. Featuring more well as Topsail; and more! 720 Channel Blvd. in than 100 printed and digital works by Cape Topsail Beach. Mon-Fri, 2-5pm; after Memorial Fear Camera Club members. Hours: 9am-5pm Day through Sat, 2-5pm. 910-328-8663 or 910through 9/10; Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for 328-2488. topsailmissilesmuseum.org. adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior

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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

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.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM

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

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts.

House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire Museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. Phone 910-763-2634, website www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www. latimerhouse.org CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs. StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. • Enroll today for Language Workshop, offering French and Spanish classes, which begin Sept. 10th. Enrollment ends 9/4, www. playwilmington.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com.

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. Co-

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SCHEDULE Registration: 9-11:30am Voting Ends: 1pm Awards: 2:30 pm 50/50 Drawing: 3pm

Visit www.bmccf.org for up to date information and registration info.

CAPE FEAR FENCING ASSOCIATION The Cape Fear Fencing Association afterschool program will start back for children in the 2nd through 8th grades in the basement of Tileston gym at St. Mary’s school downtown from 3-5, Mon-Thurs. Open to all levels of fencing experience, and beginners’ classes are offered for new fencers. Children from all schools are welcome to participate. • Next beginners’ fencing class, 9/10, and runs for six weeks. Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:30pm, and costs $55. Class will meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s, corner of 5th and Ann, downtown. Equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Learn basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy.

Graduates will have the option of continuing to fence with the CFFA which offers fencing Tues/Thurs, 7pm. www.capefearfencing.com) or Head Coach Greg Spahr at 910 799-8642.

PC PING PONG THROWDOWN 2nd Port City Ping Pong Throwdown, Brooklyn Arts Center, on Fri., 9/6. Registration is at the door from 4:30-6:30 p.m. with open tables for warm up. Throwdown starts at 6:30pm, presented by The Wilmington Table Tennis Club. All players welcome: playing for fun, laying for keeps.

Eight tables, cool tunes, cash prizes for top finishers, and lots of room for cheering fans. One of Wilmington’s fabulous food trucks will feed the crowd, the BAC cash bar will provide liquid refreshments, there’s an ATM onsite, and plenty of free, street parking in the BAC neighborhood.

Reg. fee is $10. Non-player admission is $5.

Cash bar/drink specials and free raffle ticket, sponsored by Omega Sports—shows at BAC, t-shirts, tote bags, koozies, and more. www.brooklynartsnc.com TENNIS LESSONS Tennis lessons offered for youth and adults at Wrightsville Beach Park. Tennis pro Jackie Jenkins, an LTA registered coach since 1977, instructs these classes Mon/Wed. 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com to download the registration form. Lessons begin 9/9 at WB tennis courts; ages 6-8, 3-4pm; ages 9-12, 4-5pm; adults, 6-7pm. Pre-reg. rqd.

BIRDING BIG DAY Birding Big Day, 9/21, noon-4 pm, Brunswick River Park. Friendly birding competition to identify as many bird species as possible within a set region and/or time frame. Participants may bird alone or in teams to seek birds throughout Brunswick county. At 4pm participants meet at Brunswick River Park to turn in their final tallies to count officials, and share stories, tips, pictures, and tall tales while the final counts are verified. 2013 Birding Big Day winner will be declared. Pre-Birding Big Day meeting, 9/20, 3-5pm at Wild Bird & Garden (3501 Oleander Dr., Hanover Shopping Center). http://brunswickwaterfest.eventbrite.com THE CAPE FEAR CLASSIC S & J Concierge and Management Services and The Wilmington Journal are pleased to announce a weekend full of events culminated by Wilmington’s inaugural football game, The Cape Fear Classic. Shaw University Bears vs. UNCPembroke Braves. College football returns to the Port City for the 2013 Cape Fear Classic!

Legion Stadium, 9/21, 1pm. $25, VIP/Reserved Seats; $15 GA; or $10, students/children. www.capefearclassic.com.

NAVIGATING THE CF RIVER Navigating the Cape Fear River requires skill and a special understanding for the river. Come learn about the pilots who chose to traverse the Cape Fear with Historian Lori Sanderlin of the N.C. Maritime Museum of Southport.

Presented by the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Wed., 9/25, 7pm. Tickets are $5; 910762-0492.

HYPERFLITE SKYHOUNDZ CANINE DISC 2013 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Champions, 10/5, 11am, at Wrightsville Beach Park, 321 Causeway Dr., where athletic canines can

9/7: OCEAN ADVENTURES

Nothing says coastal living better than coastal learning!

The Cape Fear Museum will be hosting Ocean Adventures in their Learning Center through the entire month of September. Kids can learn about local shells, including the NC state shell, scotch bonnet. Plus, they’ll get to use tools to examine marine life up close and personal—starfish and all! The adventure is free for members and for those paying museum admission. The Cape Fear Museum is located at 814 Market Street.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Cardio Tennis/Doubles Clinic: Mon., 9/9-10/28, 9:30-11am. $15 per clinic • Beginner Tennis, Session 1: 9/9, 16, 23, 30. Session 2: 10/7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30-6:30pm.

(4 clinics): $44

HALYBURTON PARK FALL PROGRAMS Halyburton Park Fall Programs include: Nature programs (ages 2 - adult); drawing & painting (ages 6-11); yoga & pilates classes; kayak trips; 910-341-0075. 4099 S. 17th St. www.halyburtonpark.com. Pre-reg. rqd. for all programs.

NC COASTAL RESERVE The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve invite you and your family to stop by “Third Beach” on the Masonboro Island Reserve 9/7 and 14, 9am-1pm, to participate in fun activities, take a hike on an interpretative loop, & find out more

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about the Reserve. If the timing is right for the baby sea turtles, we may even excavate a nest!

For more details, email Marie Davis at Marie.

Davis@ncdenr.gov. Free, but transportation to island is not provided.

be seen, literally, jumping for joy. There is no entry fee for competitors and admission is free for all spectators. Novice and veteran competitors alike are encouraged to compete. Competitors need no previous experience to participate in this fun event. All competitors will receive a free official Hyperflite K-10 Competition Standard flying disc and the top three teams will receive awards. Contestants and their canine teammates will earn points for basic throws and catches, with bonus points for mid-air catches in this Distance/Accuracy event. The event welcomes mixed-breed as well as purebred dogs.

Families and friends are invited to enjoy this unique event and applaud these talented canine athletes. 910-256-7925.

WALK IN THE WOODS A Walk in the Woods : A Guided Trail Tour through the Abbey Nature Preserve at Poplar Grove. The Abbey Nature Preserve is a 62-acre tract of land located next to Poplar Grove Plantation. Home to both common and unique species of plants and animals that thrive in the varied environments, the Preserve includes wetlands, established hardwood groves, a pine thicket and pond, all accessed by approximately 2 miles of trails. Take a wagon ride into the woods to the Mill Pond, which originally operated as a grist mill for Poplar Grove Plantation. Guide will talk about different land and aquatic habitats, layers of forest, and the animals that make the Preserve their home. 50 minute walk: $3/student, $5/adult; 2 hour walk: $5/student and $8/adult.

Two complimentary adult tickets issued/class.

Groups of 15 or more recommended to have at least two adults with them. Poplar Grove: 10200 US Hwy 17. 910-686-9518. N

film MINI DOCUTIME WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio and the UNCW Department of Film Studies present the fourth annual special edition of DocuTime, [Mini] DocuTime, 9/14, 4-6:30pm. Celebrating pioneer 20th century filmmakers, one of the screenings features a young Martin Scorsese in Italianamerican (1974) prodding and pushing his parents to talk about life in New York and about family back in Sicily. UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium. Tickets: www.etix.com or at Sharky’s Box Office on the lst floor of Fisher Student Center. $10-$12.

CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL Cucalorus feat. filmmakers, choreographers, video artists, vagabonds, vigilantes, and activists for the upcoming 19th annual Cucalorus Film Festival, 11/13-17. More than 200 films and programs on dance, music videos, emerging artists, social justice, works-in-progress, short films, and more. Passes for the festival on sale with special discounted pricing through 9/29. www.cucalorus.org. (910)-343-5995.

kids’ stuff HALYBURTON PRESCHOOL NATURE CLASS Halyburton Park offers a variety of nature programs for preschoolers ages 2-5. Cost is $3 per program. Space fills up quickly so register early for these classes. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th Street ; 341-0075.

CF MUSEUM LEARNING CENTER Ocean Adventures, 9/7, 14, 21, 28, 1-4pm. Examine local shells and learn about North Carolina’s state shell. Find out why starfish are not fish at all! Use various magnification tools to examine sea life up close. Parental participation required. Free for members or w/ admission. Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. GIRL SCOUTS The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is girldriven, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of participating girls. It provides girls in kindergarten through 12 grade with a wide variety of leadership opportunities and encourages increased skill-building and responsibility, development of strong leadership and decision-making skills. Registration open house: 9/7, 2-4pm, Myrtle Grove Branch of NHC Library, Conference Room; 9/10, 5-6:30pm, Downtown Main Branch of NHC Library, Harnett Room; 9/12, 2:30-5pm, Northeast Regional Branch of the

Port City food lovers, rejoice! and join us for the most delicous week of fall.

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NHC Library, Oak Room; 9/18, 5:30-7pm, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 4501 Wrightsville Ave. Debbie Todd, 910-231-0750, dtodd@nccoastalpines.org. www.nccoastalpines.org

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MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Ms. Susan’s Room, music and arts for children, feat. Happy Little Singers, early childhood music & movement for ages 6 mo.-6 yrs. Sing, dance and learn through play! Tues./Wed./ Thurs./Sat., 9:45am; Thurs, 4pm. • Happy Bigger Singers, more advanced program for ages 5-8 years, Tues., 4pm. • Arts and Crafts Friday, 10am (all ages welcome), advanced RSVP rqd. $10 • MiniMonets: 9/12. http://minimonetsart. com • Advanced reservation required (check website for activity). All classes: $10/family, $5/ea. add. child. Drop ins welcome, please call ahead. Personal lessons for guitar, piano, ukulele and voice by appt.. Ms. Susan’s Room atArt Works, 200 Willard St. 910-777-8889 or www.happylittlesingers.com or www.ms-susans-room.com.

KIDS TENNIS CLINICS Pre-registration required, Empie Park. Tiny Tots (3-4 year olds): 3:15 - 3:45pm, $30/session. • Little Aces (5-7 year olds): 3:45-4:30 pm $42/session. • Super Aces (8-10 year olds): 4:30-5:15 pm $42/session. Session 1: Mon/ Wed.: 9/9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25. Session 2: Mon/ Wed.: 10/7, 9, 14, 1, 21, 23. Session 3: Mon/ Wed, 11/4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20. 3405 Park Avenue, Wilmington 341-4631 www.empiepark. com CAPE FEAR COTILLION Sessions include lessons in ballroom and popular dance along with invaluable etiquette and social skills needed for all occasions. Ends with party for students to showcase what they learned! Session 1: 9/10; 2, 11/12. Pre-Cotillion (five weeks, ages 3 – 7) 4-4:45pm. Cotillion (six weeks, ages 8 – 12), 5-6pm. Pre-reg. rqd. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Office, 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

MARINEQUEST MORNINGS MarineQuest Saturday morning, UNCW Center for Marine Science. Each month, we focus on a different theme as we get hands-on to explore sea creatures, marine habitats and ocean phenomena through lab experiments, field activities, games, art and more. Experience firsthand what it’s like to be a true Marine Explorer!

Marine Explorers (ages 6-9*) includes our classic Saturday programing where youngsters will dive in and learn what it feels like to be a true Marine Explorer! 9am-noon (please send snack and drink) $65 for the entire fall series. Register: https://aceweb.uncw.edu. Schedule: 9/14,

NC SHELL SHOW NC Shell Show, 9/28, 9am-5pm; 9/29, 1-5pm.

Free for members or with Cape Fear Museum admission. Interested in all things molluscan?

Experience the largest gathering of shell collections in North Carolina. View displays of some of the world’s most beautiful, unusual and rare shells; as well as shell crafts. Learn how to start your own collection and shop for shells from on-site vendors. 814 Market St. THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time.

Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 11am. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.

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

lectures/readings ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE 9/7, 11:30am: Enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act opens in October 2013. Sorien Schmidt of Enroll America will talk about what this means for the citizens of North Carolina. Enroll America is anonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to maximize thenumber of uninsured Americans who enroll in health coverage madeavailable by the Affordable Care Act. Contact: Mary Ellen Nolan @910-798-6358 or mnolan@nhcgov. com; Loc: Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. LIFE STARTS AT THE WATER The Lower Cape Fear Historical Society starts its fall lecture series with historian Jim McKee as he presents “Life Starts at the Water: The Early History of the Lower Cape Fear River, 1540-1800.” Come discover the history and mystery that surrounds the river while learning about its importance to Wilmington and the region. This program is $5.00 per person at begins at 7pm on Tuesday, 9/10, at the Latimer House located on 126. S. 3rd Street.

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JEROLD PEELER 9/14, 2:30pm: Author Jerrold Peeler is weaving true and half-true stories from upstate SC into a trilogy of novels tracing a local family’s fortunes from before the Civil War. His first two books are Thicketty and Trinity, with the third and final book still to come. The author will speak at a free library program at Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd, and copies of his books will be available for sale. The Friends of the Library will provide refreshments. No registration is required.

WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED NAACP Brunswick County ChapterAnnual Freedom Fund Banquet, Sat., 9/14, reg. 6pm; dinner and program, 7pm. “We Shall Not Be Moved” w/keynote speaker James H. Fasion, III, 5th district judge. $40, S. Brunswick Islands Center, 9400 Ocean Hwy W, Carolina Shores. www.naacpbc.org.

BELLAMY MANSION READINGS “Wilmington Uncovered” with Beverly Tetterton, 9/19, 6:30pm. Local historian and author Beverly Tetterton presents an entirely new view of historic Wilmington. From her research Beverly has uncovered well over a 100 new images of Wilmington over the years that have never been seen before. Bellamy Mansion, free. 910251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org SHEILA WEBSTER BONEHAM Meet author Sheila Webster Boneham of Wilmington when she launches her second mystery novel, The Money Bird! The program is free and open to the public, with no registration required.

Sheila will read from “The Money Bird” and talk about keeping the animals in her mysteries just as real as she does in her 17 nonfiction books.

She’ll answer and autograph books, which will be sold by Pomegranate Books. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

Learn more about Sheila, her animals, and her award-winning books at her website, www.sheilaboneham.com.

DONNA BRAZILE 9/30, 7pm: Burney Center. Ranked in the Washingtonian’s top 100 most powerful women, veteran political strategist Donna Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 to 2000 and is the first African-American to manage a presidential campaign. Brazile is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, author, syndicated columnist and political commentator, on CNN, ABC and NPR. Brazile brings her original perspective to American politics, race relations, women in politics and diversity. Free for UNCW students, faculty and staff; $10 for public. www.uncw.edu/presents.

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classes/workshops VETERAN CAREER READINESS Free veteran career readiness workshops, hosted by Miller Motte and the Lower Cape Fear Human Resource Association. Every 2nd Tues. of the month, 11am-12pm, until October at the VFW post, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. Any veteran is able to attend but must RSVP: (910)442-3414.

MEMORIAL GARDEN WORKSHOP Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter and the New Hanover County Arboretum Ability Garden present, “Creating a Memorial Garden Workshop: Create a place of beauty to reminisce,” 9am-12:30pm, Sat., 9/21, Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Workshop includes a presentation showcasing small and container gardens, gardening demonstrations, a walk through the Heritage Garden and labyrinth, and resource materials.

Facilitators are Lorraine Perry, Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter Healing Arts Coordinator and bereavement counselor, and a New Hanover County Arboretum Ability Garden horticultural therapist. $15; 796-7991.

CAM CLASSES Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext.

1008 or 1024). • Yoga: Thurs., noon-1pm; Fri., 5:30-6:30pm; Sat., 10-11am. T’ai Chi: Wed., noon-1pm; Thurs., 5:30-6:30pm. Join in a soothing retreat sure to charge you up while you relax in a beautiful, comfortable setting.

These sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th and Independence. cameronartmuseum.com POTTERY CLASSES Pottery Classes at the Community Arts Center for all skill levels. 9 weeks, through 10/3. Mon/ Wed, 5:30-8:30; Tues/Thurs, 9am-noon. $150; orangestreetpottery@gmail.com.

SEWING LESSON Sat., 9/7, 10am-3pm. Half apron, $30. Just Sew, 616 Castle St., 723-1162. justsewclothing@gmail.com

clubs/notices TOPSAIL BUSINESS EVENTS Business After Hours: 9/5, The Belle of Topsail (Surf City) • 9/19, 9 Ways to Jump Start Your Business! Reggie Shropshire, ACTIONCoach - Business Coaching • Event for members and staff of member businesses of

the Topsail Chamber.

TOPSAIL CHAMBER Thurs., 9/5. After Labor Day weekend, Topsail Chamber after hours. Topsail Island Moose Lodge #2061, 13175 NC Hwy 50Holly Ridge, NC. PC PLAYWRIGHTS The Port City Playwrights’ Project’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, at 6:45pm. A support group for playwrights and screenwriters in New Hanover County, provides a safe place for new work to be presented for feedback, shares production opportunities and hosts occasional guest speakers. Meets twice monthly at Old Books, 249 N. Front St. Wilmington, is planning its first staged reading of short plays for February 2014. Susan M. Steadman, Ph.D.: susanmsteadman@aol.com.

HOBBY GREENHOUSE TOUR 9/6-7: Hobby Greenhouse Fall Plant Sale in Forest Hills. All plants grown by members; portion of profits go to scholarships for local community college horticulture students. 2318 Metts Ave. Free. 9am-6pm. www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org or hobbygreenhouse@aol.com.

LIVING WITH GRIEF Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter offers “Living with Grief: Growth and education groups for adults coping with grief,” a free six-session grief support group for adults, 2-4pm, Sun., 9/8-29, and 10am-noon, Thurs., 9/12-10/7, at the Phillips LifeCare & Counseling Center, 1414 Physicians Dr. Offered to individuals experiencing grief, regardless of whether they received hospice services, in addition to families of hospice patients. It provides grief education and support that enables members to cope with and understand their grief. • “Living with Grief: Coping with the loss of a spouse” group meets 10:30amnoon, Thurs., 9/12-10/17, at Phillips Center.

• Monthly drop-in grief sessions from noon1:30pm, first Tues/mo. www.lcfh.org HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear will host guest speaker George Felis, Ph.D., Lecturer in Philosophy at UNC Wilmington, on Sun., 9/8, 6pm, at the YMCA Bridge Center, Market Place Mall, 127-40 S. College Rd. Dr. Felis will discuss “Is Nothing Sacred? No, Not So Much. Thinking Carefully about the Value of Human Life and End-of-Life Issue.” Dr. Felis will argue that the problems with this view are not wholly about the faith-based, emotionally manipulative “sanctity” part of the concept, but also about placing value on “human life”

itself, rather than on those features of life which make it valuable. Q&A follows; newcomers welcomed. Potluck buffet supper and social hour; have a dish to share and BYOB. RSVP: www. humanism.meetup.com/182

type electronics. Bulky items, like old TV’s or the old, bulky CRT monitors, require a $10 disposal fee. No appliances will be accepted.

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International of NC State Conference will be held at Union on 9/11-13. The conference has been outlined to include School of Ministry Classes beginning at 5:45pm and nightly service at 7:30pm with guest speakers including Overseer Luther Brooks, Bishop Oshea Granger and Bishop Aubrey G. Mullen. Also on Friday, 8am, a Community Health Fair and Blood Drive.

Union Missionary Baptist Church : 910-7633006, 2711 Princess Place Dr.

CAPE FEAR PARROT CLUB Meeting, 9/21, 3-5pm w/guest speaker Ces Erdman, CFPC Director Healthy Parrots are always welcome at the meetings The meeting will be at Dawn and Sam’s house, so e mail or call for directions! Hope to see you all there! Ces Erdman, Cape Fear Parrot Club 910-471-2186 cesnc1978@hotmail.com.

BASICS OF STORY WRITING 9/23, 5:30-7pm: Basics of Story Writing with Dr. Lynn Watson at Crescent Moon, 24 N Front St. Using art to get the creative juices UNCW PASSPORT SERVICES flowing, writers learn the basics of storyUNCW Passport Services will open one Saturtelling, and conclude the series with a workday each month this fall to assist regional resishop where we read and discuss participants’ dents who cannot visit the office during busicompleted stories. Class one: Description ness hours Monday-Friday. The office will be and idea that good writing “shows, not tells.” open 10:30am-2pm, 9/14; no appointment is Class two: focus on characterization and dianecessary. Offering an on-site passport photo logue. Class three: focus on setting. Class four: workshop our completed stories and offer constructive criticism. $15/class, or $50/four. Limited space; register, vallielynnwatson@gmail.com. Parking garage behind Crescent Moon, where the first hour The fall plant sale will get underway off Metts Avenue of parking is free. www.vallielynnwatson. this weekend! Located at 2318 Metts, in the Forest com

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Hills neighborhood, the Hobby Greenhouse holds their annual plant sale, grown by members of the society.

All proceeds benefit local scholarships for students interested in horticulture. The sale takes place both the 6th and 7th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features a variety of plants for a perfect fall garden. To find out more about the organization and its mission, log onto www.hobbygreenhouseclub.ogr. service, completion of application, assist w/ qyestions and more. Fisher University Union, UNCW campus.

E-CYCLING 9/16-20: Computer and electronics owners can dispose old technology without having to worry about damaging the environment, costly and inconvenient ordinances, or personal data falling into the wrong hands. Your Computer Friends and PODS Moving and Storage are sponsoring the event, which will be located at Your Computer Friends, 3816 Oleander Dr., 9am5pm. Welcoming: desktop computers, laptops, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, cell phones, cables, batteries and most any other

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EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSE Educator Open House, Thurs., 9/26, 4-6pm. Free and open to educators of all subjects and grades. Join us for a private afternoon of celebration and learning! Enjoy hands-on activity stations and experiments drawn from Cape Fear Museum field trip and outreach programs. Find out more about bringing your students to the museum and bringing the Museum to you!

Meet our educators. Register to win door prizes. Refreshments provided. 814 Market St. RSVP with the number in your party: 910798-4355 or cfmprograms@nhcgov.com

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Women of Hope presents Focus on You Support Groups expanding to Duplin and Pender counties. Focused on you aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved

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TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington.

Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407 WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910632-8315, www.wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

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pany’s popular cruises for a single, small, upfront payment. • Pirates Bday Parties: Bouncy castles and birthday cakes w/ customized pirate birthday parties, featuring the famed buccaneer Capt. Don Juan Cortez, scourge of the high seas and maritime marauder extraordinaire. Treasure hunt tour on Masonboro Island, listen to pirate legends, and receive a pirate name. $20/child with a 10 child minimum. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. (910) 200-4002.

OAKDALE CEMETERY TOURS Sat., 9/21, 10am-noon: Walking Tour w/Bob Cooke, noted Civil War historian and author, will take you to some of the interesting Civil War sites and provide you the stories of these gallant men, both Confederate and Union. Bob is well versed in the Wilmington Civil War Campaigns and loves and enthusiastic crowd. All tours $10 for non-members; free for members; canceled in inclement weather. • Third Annual Luminary Event, Sun. 10/20. Tours depart the main gate at 6;30, 6;45 and 7:00 p.m. Over 600 luminaries mark the route through the historical cemetery. Refreshments are served. $10.00 for everyone. Limited tickets will be available at the cemetery office. Tour canceled in event of inclement weather.

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WRIGHSTVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours feat. bird watching tours, water taxi services, fishing trips, pirate voyages, and Masonboro Island shuttles, on the 27-foot, green-andwhite catamaran Shamrock. Bottom fishing tours $35/person; leaves dock 9am weekdays and returns noon. Nearshore ocean fishing trip on 22’ Panga Skiff Island Hopper offered by appointment. • Harbor Night Cruise, nightly, a BYOB booze cruise that follows the path of our popular Harbor Cruise around Wrightsville Beach. Depart from the dock at 8:30pm; return at 9:30pm after an hour of music, dancing, and fun.

Cost $25/passenger. • Masonboro Yoga trip every Thurs., 9am. Attendees can expect a relaxing morning on a deserted natural preserve island, incl. a full session of yoga with a professional instructor and free time to explore the beach. The boat returns to our dock at 11:30am. Cost is $35/passenger. All of our tours depart from our dock apart from the Blockade Runner Hotel, 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Also fishing charters, sunset cruises, harbor tours, Masonboro water taxi services, and much more. Cruisers Club allows members to come on several of the com-

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Want to enjoy the sleepy waterfront of Southport?

You can do so on a guided historic bicycle tour, from The Adventure Kayak Company and NC Maritime Museum at Southport. Folks will see sites like Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, Old Brunswick Jail, Indian Trail Tree, as well as the Live Oak-canopied streets and more. An educator from the museum will host the event. Tours are $15-$20 and takes place on Sept.

7th, at 8 a.m.; price can include rental of equipment.

Limited reservations: 910-454-0607.

Oakdale Cemetary Fall Historical Tour with; Robin Triplett, a retired Cape Fear History Teacher. 10am to Noon at Oakdale Cemetery 520 N. 15th St. Wilmington. Adults $8.00, Students $3.00. preferred: 910-392-6753, www. tripwithtriplett.webs.com 9/25, 28, 10/2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 23, 26, 30, 11/2, 6. • Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher.

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ABOVE THE SCENES “Above the Scenes,” a special 45-minute walking tour from the floor of Fort Fisher to the top of the traverses, along an area normally closed to pedestrians. Tues/Sat, noon. Tickets are $10 for adults and will be sold on a first-come, firstserve basis. Children 12 and under are free. Site officials say a maximum of 25 tickets will be sold each day. No advance tickets sold. Tour participants are encouraged to have proper walking shoes, sunscreen, and water. Tour dependent on weather conditions and is not ADA accessible. 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, Kure Beach. (910) 458-5538 or www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront. April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hours Tuesday-Sunday, Narrated lunch cruises 12:00 noon 1-1/2 hours TuesdaySaturday. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tuesday & Thursday evening 2 hours 6:30 pm; Apr-Dec: Friday evening dinner cruises 2-1/2 hours 7:30 pm, Saturday evening dinner cruises 3 hours 6:30 pm. 343-1611. www.cfrboats.com

HISTORIC WILMINGTON TOURS Join the Historic Wilmington Foundation on two new guided architectural walking tours. The Streetcar Suburbs Tour showcases Wilmington’s first suburbs, Carolina Place and Carolina Heights. The Forest Hills Tour focuses on architecture and landscape design within Wilmington’s first automobile suburb. Both tours are a great way to experience the Port City’s rich architectural heritage! Every Sat, 10am, through 10/12. Additionally, the Streetcar Suburbs Tour will be held every 1st/3rd Wed. of the month and the Forest Hills Tour will be held every 2nd/4th Wed. of the month. The Streetcar tour begins at 17th & Market at the Coastal Shopping Center and the Forest Hills tour originates at Forest Hills Elementary School, 602 Colonial Dr. $10/ person. 1.5 hours so wear comfortable shoes! hwf@historicwilmington.org or 910-762-2511 HISTORICAL SOUTHPORT BIKE TOURS Take a guided tour through the Live Oak-canopied streets and along the waterfront and pedal by Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, the Old Brunswick Jail, the Crimes of the Heart home, the Indian Trail Tree, along the Cape Fear River and more. Lori Sanderlin, Educator from the NC Maritime Museum at Southport will guide the group as they peddle through the Lower Cape Fear history. The Adventure Kayak Company, Inc. and NC Maritime Museum at Southport present 2013 Historical Southport Bicycle tours: 9/7, 8am. 910-4540607. $15-$20, including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles for rent.

HOLLYWOOD LOCATION WALK Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or

TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern NC. 910-793-6393. History@wilburjones.com

TOURS OF OLD WILMINGTON Walking tours start at the end of Market and Water streets on the Cape Fear River. Times: 9am, 11am and 1pm, Wed-Sat., or Sun/Mon/ Tues by appt. $12 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Seniors are $10. Provide step-on tours for bus tours and group-walking tours. Due to weather, call to check on times etc: 910-4094300. http://touroldwilmington.blogspot.com

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 763-4483.

GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets. Reservations required: 910-7941866; www.hauntedwilmington.com

HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889 or www.horsedrawntours.com

HAUNTED COTTON EXCHANGE TOURS Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours: Open 7 days a week, year-round, w/multiple tour guides leading the way, 10am-10pm. Call for specific tour times: 910-409-4300

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fundraiser gala, Juice, Jazz & Java, Sat., Sept 7, 6-10pm, at Cape Fear National Clubhouse located in Brunswick Forest. Evening of dinner, dancing and wine tasting. Dance w/The Shawnette Baity Trio. Bid on several exciting silent auction items. Proceeds from this event will benefit children’s programs in northern Brunswick County. Tickets: www.NorthBrunswickKiwanis.org.

A TICKET TO TASTE Ticket to Taste—an evening to enjoy the flavors of Burmese and Iraqi cuisine, 9/6, 6:30-9pm, for Interfaith Refugee Ministry. Brian Mayberry of Dixie Grill will devise a 3-course meal inspired by the flavors of Myanmar (Burma), Iraq and Columbia, home countries of our refugees.

Serving first-course breakfast, followed by a lunch and a dinner, influenced by the flavors and dishes native cuisine of the countries of IRM’s clients. Hosted by WECT-Fox Duplin Winery will feature their annual Grape Stomp on News reporter Jon Evans. St. James Parthe 7th of September from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The muscaish Episcopal Church Perry Hall. Corner of Dock and 4th sts. 910 264-7244 or dine winery will offer vineyard tours, so folks can see Ticket2taste@gmail.com.$25. www.ticket firsthand how the sweet vino is made. Also, there will be 2taste.com. Interfaith Refugee Ministry – a wine tasting, along with live music from Carl Newton Wilmington provides resettlement services to legal refugees who come to the US at and the 5th Avenue Band. Of course, the stomping will the sponsorship of the State Department take place so folks can get their feet wet while whetof the United States.

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ting their whistle all the same. Tickets are only $15 to

year! Patrons have the opportunity to sample the fare and ambiance at downtown Wilmington’s best restaurants and decide where they want to eat before the shows at Thalian Hall.

Follow the map to each restaurant or take the provided trolley and enjoy a small appetizer portion or each eateries’ signature dish. All proceeds benefit Thalian Hall. $40 (member discount not applicable). www.thalianhall.org

com/farmers-market • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market every Sat., 8am-1pm, around the lake in Carolina Beach. Free parking. www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com or email Janet Knott, carolinabeachfarmersmarket@gmail.com. • WB Farmers’ Market: 321 Causeway Dr. (across from old fire station). Monday, 8am-1pm, beginning the first Monday in May and continuing through Labor Day. • Town of Leland Farmers’ Market, Leland Town Hall, every other Sun., 11am-3pm, through the month of Aug. • Oak Island Farmers’ Market, Mondays, 7am-1pm through 9/9. Middletown Park, Oak Island • Southport Waterfront Market, Wed, 8am-1pm, through 9/25. Garrison Lawn • St. James Plantation Farmers’ Market, Thurs,through 10/25, 4-7pm, at Park at Woodlands Soccer Field.

FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm. • An Evening in Michigan: Midwest Beer Tour 2013, Thurs., 9/19, 7-9pm. Beer tasting, giveaways, meet and greet. All ages, 21 and over for sampling. Free. Fermental, 7250-B Market St. 910-821-0362, www.fermental.net.

HISTORY AND SCIENCE OF ALCOHOL Adult Night Out: History and Science of Alcohol, 9/20 , 7-9pm. $5 for members; $7 for non-members. Did you know NC went “dry” a decade before national prohibition passed?

Explore early 20th century prohibition with the Cape Fear Museum Curator and view a still from the museum collection smashed by federal agents. Conduct a fermentation science experiment and talk with the owners of Wilmington Home Brew and Supply. Sample wine and craft beer from Wilmington Wine.

SILVER COAST DINNER SHOW Silver Coast Winery dinner show, 9/14, feat.

The Taylor Michaels Show—a retro, Las Vegasstyle soiree of music, magic and comedy. Feat.

Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and the Phantom and more. $26/ticket; doors at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm. 910-287-2800 by 9/6. 6680 Barbeque Road, Ocean Isle Beach, NC.www.silvercoastwinery.com. 910 287 2800.

DUPLIN WINERY attend, and the winery is located in Rose Hill, at 505 N. 9/7, 5-9pm: Grape Stomp celebration Sycamore Street. filled with music from Carl Newton and the 5th Avenue Band, grape COUSINS ITALIAN DELI DOES DINNER stomping, wine tasting, and vineFARMERS’ MARKETS Cousins Deli is proud to announce a new family yard tours. $15/person for concert and Fruits, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, style dinner service on Fri-Sat. nights. Seatings: stomp. • 9/14, 8-11am: 14th Fussell Family cheese, meats, seafood, honey and more!

6-6:30 pm and 8-8:30 pm. Dinner’s are $25/ Breakfast, includes buffet in the bistro with The Schedule: Poplar Grove, Wed, 8-1. Aso feaperson and include 6 courses: bruschetta and Fussell Family, as well as a private tour and tasttures fresh baked goods, pickled okra, peanuts garlic toast, hot antipasto, salad greens and ing with the owners. Adults, $15 ; children, $8 and handcrafted one-of-a-kind gifts such as homemade dressing, pasta course, main course (ages 4-12); free for kids 4 and under. Duplin jewelry, woodcrafts and pottery. Poplar Grove and vegetable, and homemade Italian desserts.

Winery, 505 N. Sycamore St. Rose Hill, NC. Plantation, 910-686-9518. pgp@poplargrove.

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TASTE OF HAMPSTEAD WINE FESTIVAL The Greater Hampstead Chamber of Commerce started this tradition in 2009, and it became an instant favorite for both the community and visitors looking to experience the local fare! Get your palates ready for a terrific sampling of culinary delights provided by our area restaurants and an inspired selection of extraordinary wine and craft beers from our wineries. Add entertainment and this venue is

hours, $55 4 HOURS, Including lunch by Front Street Brewery.

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Friday the 13th is a day fraught with peril, so what better way to experience it than on a ghost cruise. Come aboard this cruise if you dare and embark on a journey discovering Wilmingtons dark past, legends & ghostly hauntings.

a perfect opportunity to get to know the locals and experience our southern hospitality. Please check our website for location and time. Reservations Recommended. Sat., 9/21, 7-9:30pm.

910-270-9642. www.hampsteadchamber.com NC SPOT FESTIVAL The two day festival celebrates the spot fish, a staple of Hampstead! Feast on spot dinners with all the fixings and other regional food. Enjoy arts and crafts as far as the eye can see, non-stop entertainment, fireworks and more. Sat., 9/28, 9:45am-10:30pm; Sun., 9/29, 9:45am-5pm, Hwy 17 across from Deerfield in Hampstead, NC. 1-888-699-9907. www.ncspotfestival.com DOWNTOWN WINE AND BEER WALK Downtown ILM Wine & Beer Walk, 9/28, 1-6pm.

Tickets: $15 or two for $25, on sale 8/30 at Etix. com or The Fortunate Glass, 29 S.Front St., and Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. (cash only). Walk begins at the Wine Walk Headquarters (TBA) where you present your ticket, or if the event has not sold out, purchase your ticket the day of the show. Must check in no later than 3pm. Receive “official” Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk ID and a map of the participating establishments. Ea. stop gives two samples of a specially selected wine or beer. Be responsible and always remember to tip your servers! Must be 21. www.CoolWilmington.com PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers. 9/29.

TASTE OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Taste Of Wrightsville Beach, Sat., 10/12, and it will be held at MarineMax Boat showroom.

A celebration of all the restaurants and hotels on the beach, w/28 food, wine and beer-tasting booths, and celebrity judges to announce Best In Show. People’s Choice award also given.

Proceeds benefit WB Beautification project and Stop Hunger Now. http://wrightsvillebeachfoundation.org/taste-of-wrightsville-beach BACK DOOR KITCHEN TOUR Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) is pleased to announce the homes on the 8th annual Back Door Kitchen Tour, 10/12, 10am-5pm. Nine kitchens are featured in the homes of Wilmington’s Historic District. A self-guided walking tour allows you to move at your own pace through beautiful downtown ILM. Trolley service will be available between homes on the day of the tour.

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): “No regrets? Really?” author Richard Power asks. “I have regrets.

They are sacred to me. They inform my character.

They bear witness to my evolution. Glimpses of lost love and treasure are held inside of them; like small beautiful creatures suspended in amber.” I think you can see where this horoscope is going, Aries. I’m going to suggest you do what Powers advises: “Do not avoid your regrets. Embrace them. Listen to their stories. Hold them to your heart when you want to remember the price you paid to become who you truly are.” (Find more by Richard Power here: tinyurl. com/RichardPower.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Urbandictionary. com says that the newly coined word “orgasnom” is what you call the ecstatic feelings you have as you eat especially delectable food. It’s derived, of course, from the word “orgasm.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, you are in an excellent position to have a number of orgasmic-like breakthroughs in the coming week. Orgasnoms are certainly among them, but also orgasaurals, orgasights and orgasversations—in other words, deep thrills resulting from blissful sounds, rapturous visions and exciting conversations. I won’t be surprised if you also experience several other kinds of beautiful delirium.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you were about to run in a long-distance race, you wouldn’t eat a dozen doughnuts. Right? If you were planning to leave your native land and spend a year living in Ethiopia, you wouldn’t immerse yourself in learning how to speak Chinese the month before you departed. Right? In that spirit, I hope you’ll be smart about the preparations you make in the coming weeks. This will be a time to prime yourself for the adventures in selfexpression that will bloom in late September and the month of October. What is it you want to create at that time? What would you like to show the world about yourself?

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land.

It’s the foundation of the most politically powerful nation on the planet. Yet, when it originally went into effect in 1789, it was only 4,543 words long—about three times the length of this horoscope column. The Bill of Rights, enacted in 1791, added a mere 462 words. By contrast, India’s Constitution is 117,000 words, more than 20 times longer. If you create a new master plan for yourself in the coming months, Cancerian—as I hope you will—a compact version like America’s will be exactly right. You need diamond-like lucidity, not sprawling guesswork.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There are two scientific terms for tickling. “Knismesis” refers to a soft, feathery touch that may be mildly pleasurable. It can be used to display adoring tenderness. The heavier, deeper kind of tickling is called “gargalesis.” If playfully applied to sensitive parts of the anatomy, it can provoke fun and laughter. Given the current planetary alignments, Leo, I conclude that both of these will be rich metaphors for you in the coming days. I suggest that you be extra alert for opportunities to symbolically tickle and be tickled. (P.S. Here’s a useful allegory: If you do the knismesis thing beneath the snout of a great white shark, you can hypnotize it.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In his “Song of the Open Road,” Walt Whitman wrote some lyrics that I hope will provide you with just the right spark. Even if you’re not embarking on a literal journey along a big wide highway, my guess is that you are at least going to do the metaphorical equivalent. “Henceforth I ask not good fortune—I, myself, am good fortune,” Uncle Walt said. “Henceforth, I whimper no more, postpone no more, need nothing. Strong and content, I travel the open road.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mystical poet St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) was one of Spain’s greatest writers. But not all of his work came easily. When he was 35, a rival religious group imprisoned him for his mildly heretical ideas. He spent the next nine months in a 10 x 6-foot jail cell, where he was starved, beaten and tortured. It was there that he composed his most renowned poem, “Spiritual Canticle.” Does that provide you with any inspiration, Libra? I’ll make a wild guess and speculate that maybe you’re in a tough situation yourself right now. It’s not even 1 percent as tough as St. John’s, though. If he could squeeze some brilliance out of his predicament, you can, too.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The American naturalist John Burroughs (1837-1921) traveled widely and wrote 23 books. “I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think,” he testified, “all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.” Let’s make that longing for abundance serve as your rallying cry during the next two weeks, Scorpio. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have a cosmic mandate to push to the limits—and sometimes beyond—as you satisfy your quest to be, see, and do everything you love to be, see and do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Punk icon Henry Rollins did an interview with Marilyn Man-

son, rock ‘n’ roll’s master of the grotesque. It’s on YouTube. The comments section beneath the video are rife with spite and bile directed toward Manson, driving one fan to defend her hero. “I love Marilyn Manson so much I could puke rainbows,” she testified. I think you will need to tap into that kind of love in the coming days, Sagittarius: fierce, intense and devotional; yet also playful, funny and exhilarating. You don’t necessarily have to “puke” rainbows, however. Maybe you could merely spit them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you want to know a secret, I talk less crazy to you Capricorns than I do to the other signs. I tone down my wildeyed, goddess-drunk shape-shifting a bit. I rarely exhort you to don an animal costume and dance with the fairy folk in the woods, and I think the last time I suggested that you fall in love with an alien, angel, or deity was ... never. So what’s my problem?

Don’t you feel taboo urges and illicit impulses now and then? Isn’t it true that like everyone else, you periodically need to slip away from your habitual grooves and tamper with the conventional wisdom?

Of course you do, which is why I hereby repeal my excessive caution. Get out there, Capricorn, and be as uninhibited as you dare.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Germany’s Ostwall Museum displayed a conceptual installation by the artist Martin Kippenberger. Valued at $1.1 million, it was called “When It Starts Dripping from the Ceiling.” Part of it was composed of a rubber tub that was painted to appear as if it had once held dirty rainwater. One night, while the museum was closed, a new janitor came in to tidy up the premises. While performing her tasks, she scrubbed the rubber tub until it was “clean,” thereby damaging the art. Let this be a cautionary tale, Aquarius. It’s important for you to appreciate and learn from the messy stuff in your life—even admire its artistry—and not just assume it all needs to be scoured and disinfected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In her novel “White Oleander,” Janet Fitch suggests that beauty is something to be used, “like a hammer or a key.”

That’s your assignment, Pisces. Find practical ways to make your beauty work for you. For example, invoke it to help you win friends and influence people.

Put it into action to drum up new opportunities and hunt down provocative invitations. And don’t tell me you possess insufficient beauty to accomplish these things. I guarantee you that you have more than enough. To understand why I’m so sure, you may have to shed some ugly definitions of beauty you’ve unconsciously absorbed from our warped culture.

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FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community.

Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms. Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Monday for Thursday delivery. Consumer pickup is Thursday 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or the Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

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NONI BACA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or 9 wines w/complementary souvenir glass; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, nserved by the glass or the bottle. • Tues/Wed Winemaker’s Special: three 3 oz. pours of any wine at a special price. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm. Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

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Free craft beer tasting every Friday 4pm-7pm • Free all-grain brewing demonstration Every Saturday starting atDOMESTiCS 1:30pm at Wilmington Home& FOREigN brew Supply, 4405-A Wrightsville Ave. wilmingSAvE $ MONEY OvER ThE tonhomebrew.com Visit Us At Our New Larger TASTING HISTORY TOURS

FOOD PANTRIES Good Shepherd House Soup Kitchen, 811 Martin St. Pantry Hours: 6am-3pm everyday • Mother Hubbards Cupboards, 211N 2nd St. (910)762-2199. MTWFS,1-3pm • Bread of Life Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-1003. Never had a food pantry, used to give food to the homeless on Saturdays but not anymore. • Catholic Social Ministries, 4006 Princess Dr. (910) 2518130. Tues-Fri., 9-11:30am • First Fruit Ministries, 2750 Vance St. (910) 612-9353. Tues/ Sat, 11am-1pm; Wed,10am-2pm. • Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne Rd. (910) 762-7824. Wed, 11:30am-2pm. • New Covenant Holiness Church, 1020 Dawson St. (910)762-7376

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055

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