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news & views.............4-8 4 city council profile: Tess Malijenovsy

PAGE 10: COVER STORY

interviews Margaret Haynes, one of Wilmington’s

Cucalorus Film Festival, named one of the “25 top coolest

city-council candidates.

film festivals” in the nation from MovieMaker magazine, takes

6 citizen journalist: Readers discuss the

place November 11th-15th. This Saturday, prefacing the an-

current news media.

nual event, Cucalorus, in conjunction with SIster Cities As-

8 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd

sociation, will be celebrating International Film Day. They will

finds the oddities of crime.

show three foreign films for $7 per or $15 for all three; read Zach McKeown’s reviews of the flicks on page 10. Plan on at-

artsy smartsy.............8-23

tending the annual festival to support our local industry and the

8 theater: Lisa Hunyh reviews Guerilla

creative forces that drive it: www.cucalorus.org!

Theatre’s ‘Of Mice and Men,’ playing this weekend.

concert tickets

Want to see the best in music at Myrtle Beach’s House of Blues? Or UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium? Visit, www.encorepub.com, to enter one of our many concert contests, and try for a chance to score tickets to area shows! Currently online: BB King, Stone Temple Pilots, The Black Crowes, Chevelle and many more!

creative writing and ‘toons contest

It’s here: Our third annual creative writing and ‘toons contest is now underway, giving readers a chance to work for encore for one year as a freelancer. Yep, those who have always wanted a chance to see their work in print can enter. Comics entries: ‘Toonists must submit several installments of their black-and-white comics, which can be single-paneled or multi-paneled strips (color acceptable). The winner will receive a one-year weekly run

as part of encore’s comic line-up, with pay. The ‘toon must have a name and clear concept—the edgier, the better. We prefer ones that are current with the times, especially when delving into local topics. ‘Toonists will also be required to draw a piece bi-weekly to print alongside the Creative Writing winner’s ongoing series. Creative Writing entries: Choose your subject, fiction or nonfiction, that would interest you most as a continual story in encore. Make sure your voice is clear and creative, and grammar is in chcek! The story can be no more than 1000 words, please. The winner will be our fact-or-fiction writer for a year, with pay, wherein encore will print the series every other week in the paper. We will choose winning and non-winning entries to feature in our first edition of the 2010 year, so many folks will be published! Send us your entries: shea@encorepub. We accept entries via e-mail only through October 1st. Winners will be notified by the first of

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restaurant week

So every major city has a restaurant week, where a host of eateries come together and offer one super deal for one week only to diners. Now Wilmington has one, too, as encore is hosting the debut event October 21st-28th, sponsored by DineWilmingtonOnline, Country Vintner and Carolina Craft Distributors. Our goal: to drive traffic to local restaurants and give diners a chance to taste the best of Wilmington at a super price. Check out www.WilmingtonRestaurantWeek.com to print out passes from over 25 restaurants to use during one week only! All of their special menus are listed on the site, too. Eat. Drink. Indulge.

late-night funnies

10-15 movies: Zach McKeown reviews the three films showing on International Film Day, September 26th; McKeown also reviews the blockbuster animation that is 9; and Anghus pays tribute to Dirty Dancing’s king, Patrick Swayze.

16-17 music: Bethany Turner interviews rockers Hollywood Lies, playing this weekend; Jill Watson dives into the jazz celebration taking place at Scottish Rite Temple.

18-21 soundboard: See what bands and solo musicians are playing in venues all over town.

22 art preview: Lauren Hodges previews Everett Freyberg’s photography, showing at Bottega as part of ‘Relevance: Pop Culture in Art.’

23 gallery guide: See what local galleries are hanging.

“Wait, have you heard about this? Oh, I love this. They have new House rules saying members of Congress cannot call the President a liar. They cannot call him a hypocrite. They cannot say he is dishonest. Today, President Bush said, ‘Hey, where were these rules when I was President?’”—Jay Leno “Joe Wilson is now the only United States congressman to be formally rebuked for speaking out while the President was giving an address. That could explain his Secret Service codename, ‘Kanye.’”—Jimmy Fallon “In Connecticut—this is weird—one of the Republican candidates running for Congress is the former CEO of the W.W.E. wrestling organization, which could be good. Congressmen will be less likely to scream out, ‘You lie!’ if they could get hit with a folding chair.”—Conan O’Brien “I thought Obama handled the heckler well. He came with the old, I don’t come down to where you work, and knock the lobbyist out of your mouth.’”—Bill Maher

grub & guzzle.............24-30 24 dining review: Rosa gets another seafood fix at Midtown Seafood.

26-30 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide, and read about our featured restaurant of the week.

extra! extra!...............32-39 32 book preview: Find out what the encore Book Club will be reading this fall!

38-39 calendar/’toons/corkboard: Find out where to go and what to do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tommorow

and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, R. Blanton; read the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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The Council’s Worker Bee: Meet Margaret Haynes, interim council member going for a full term

t’s a big year for Margaret Haynes. She was editorial and photo by: Tess Malijenovsky sworn into the city-council coterie in January 2009 to fill a vacancy, and now she is campaigning to stay on board, as her seat is already up for re-election. Last week she took me to where no realtor typically does: into her own lovely residence, through the tidy foyer to her living room for our interview. “I didn’t apply originally [to fill the vacancy], but then I saw people apply, and I thought, ‘You know, yeah, I’m as qualified as they are,’” Haynes said. Her confidence was partly a result of her previous position as the chairman on the county board of elections, serving during the past national election, which was the largest count of voters the county had ever seen. “That had been a really big administrative leadership challenge, and I felt like when it was over, I would be ready for a new challenge,” she said. Haynes was delightedly surprised to be chosen for the vacancy, knowing that she was an unfamiliar face to the council crew. “I’m not a mover and shaker; I’m just a worker bee,” she explained, which seems to be the role she is most pleased to play. The newly appointed councilwoman didn’t waste any time getting comfortable with her new political circle but in- POSITIVE AND PASSIONATE: Margaret stead took full advantage of her brief time Haynes is ready to fill a seat in city council, bringing on board. “Even though I’ve only been to experience, wisdom and a love for politics. 12 or 13 meetings, I’ve had four resolutions passed,” Haynes said proudly and as an example of the government’s transparwent on to give me the highlights. Two ency and fairness in their revised process for had to do with trying to lower homeown- filling vacancies. ers’ insurance for the coastal community; Another biggie on Haynes’ list is safety. one developed a program to remove pan- “Safety is the number-one role in governhandlers from downtown’s streets, which ment,” she announced. In the safety of her also supports services for the city’s hun- spring-colored living room, she expressed her gry and homeless; and the last resolution belief that citizens are concerned for their wellhelped cut spending from the city budget being, but also that, “Crime is way down.” by changing the election process. ConsidOpen government and city safety may be ering the pace at which she’s reformed city Haynes’ biggest platform issues, however, policy already, it would be interesting to she’s apparently confident that the city is see how much Haynes could accomplish already doing a good job with both of them. given another four years. So then what is Wilmington’s biggest issue With open government being one of Haynes’ at hand? prominent platform issues, she continued, “I “I think our biggest crisis right now is just think government belongs to the people, the same crisis that every city is facing,” and there shouldn’t be any secrets. And I think she said. “And it’s the same crisis that the I’m an example of how that can work.” Haynes state is facing: Revenues are not keeping referred to her own appointment to city council up with expenditures.” encore | september 23-29, 2009 | www.encorepub.com

Haynes is a firm believer in implementing more user fees (like paying for parking meters downtown) to keep taxes down.

“I think it’s tough because nobody wants more taxes, but everybody wants more and more services. So we’re going to see that the grass might not get mowed in the city quite as often as it was, or it might take longer to get something done because we don’t have the money,” she warned. As we gabbed comfortably in our rigidlegged chairs, Haynes’ answers came out as polished as her living room. Her enthusiasm for government could make for a great poster quote: “I just love it. I believe that government and public service and politics are all good things. We are the government, and people should stand up and participate.” It’s certainly clear which hive Haynes happily works. We spent most of our time together discussing the city-council plans that she supports rather than her own, such as the reconstruction of Front Street, proposed to take place early next year. “I’ve seen the pictures; it looks great,” she said. “It’s going to be really nice if we can just get there.” Also, she’s a big fan of the

Cross City Trail, a paved pedestrian path that will extend around the city. “That’s really going to enable people in a safe way to bicycle more, to walk more, and to skateboard more and get around without having to get in their car every time.” It was about this time her adorable white-and-black English cocker spaniel, Sweetie, rushed in to interrupt the interview. “I have a strong educational background,” she began, unphased. “I have a master’s in public administration, a degree that a lot of city managers have. I have the practical experience of having worked for a member of Congress in constituent services, understanding what people’s needs are. You know, I’m pretty outspoken.” All the while Sweetie licks my bare legs. “Hey, I have this gray hair, and I’m at a point in my life when if I feel something needs to be said, I’ll say it,” Haynes iterated. And with a sincere smile she finished virtuously, “I promise to serve with honor, and I’ll do the best I can, and those are the only promises I’m going to make.” While she emphasized her ability to understand the needs of all Wilmington citizens, her affluent aura made me question how. “I know what I think is important, but it will be very interesting to see what other people believe. [It’s] up to the people to let us know,” Haynes voiced. Real estate, however, is one way she does talk to people. As it stands, realtors have already taken their seats among Wilmington’s political scape, a la Mayor Saffo of Hanover Realty. “I’m just a little residential realtor,” Haynes downplayed. “I’ve had a career. I’m a retired federal employee, and so real estate, in many ways, is a retirement career for me. But I really enjoy it because I meet so many people.” One thing can be said for Margaret Haynes: She’s passionate about her role in the city council and is hard at work to make positive changes. November 3rd will tell whether her positive outlook will have a place among the council table.

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The Reader’s Forum: Facebook discussion revolves around the media

What news source(s) do you trust most and why—locally or nationally? How do you feel media has changed within the past decade, and is it for better or worse?

Kristin Gibson wrote on Sept. 8, 2009, at 11:03am The latest ridiculous debate over whether or not our president should be allowed to speak within our schools about the importance of a good education is at the height of why honest, trustworthy news is key. It is beyond belief that children within our New Hanover County school system are being denied the opportunity today to hear their president speak to them about staying in school, doing their best, using their minds and doing their homework. Sy Creed wrote on Sept. 8, 2009, at 3:35pm It sucks! Who the freak knows or wants to share the truth? Just their POV—or agenda! Andrew Kinback wrote on Sept. 8, 2009, at 3:39pm With sponsors and interest groups holding the mass media’s leash more often than not these days, it is getting harder to trust major news sources. You just don’t know if what you are seeing is the whole truth or just the angle of the brand. That is why I find myself turning more toward bloggers who, most of the time, have an “all guts, no glory” type of style. They don’t have a whip at their backs, so they are more inclined to be more truthful, offer more unique and alternative viewpoints,

—encore’s Facebook Fan Page and a lot of times are more knowledgeable on the subject matter than any bigleague fact checker. Morgan McGuire wrote on Sept. 8, 2009, at 4:41pm Trusting one news source explicitly is a bad idea. It’s best to do research and [use] a variety of sources. And don’t believe everything you read. (: That being said, I rely on CNN, MSNBC and Jon Stewart. Robert Smith wrote on Sept. 8, 2009, at 9:10pm NPR is fairly good. Jon Stewart is thought-provoking and needed in the dialogue. MSNBC and CNN, of course. Most are a little slanted, and most of the truth has to be sought with diligence! Eric Colburn wrote on Sept. 9, 2009, at 11:11am Sensationalism and fear sell; therefore, these tactics are in wide use. Major media outlets are big business, and care about the revenue stream and profits generated. I rely on several news outlets and draw my conclusion from these sources collectively. Unfortunate accountability for accuracy and truth in reporting news to the general public seems nonexistent—although this started long before the past decade.

NEXT WEEK’S QUESTION: If you were to submit one idea to Congress about how to fix Social Security, what would you suggest? Answer on encore’s Facebook fan page, under discussion tab, or blog about it at encore café, www.encorepub.com.

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LEAD STORY A male Swedish college student, Ragnar Bengtsson, 26, has begun pumping his breasts at three-hour intervals in a 90-day experiment to see if he can produce milk. If he succeeds, he said, it could prove “very important for men’s ability to get much closer to their children at an early stage.” A professor of endocrinology told the daily Aftonbladet that male lactation without hormone treatment might produce “a drop or two,” but suggested that men instead consider offering their breasts to babies as a matter of comfort and warmth, rather than as food. Bengtsson, who will report regularly on his progress via Stockholm’s TV8 channel and the station’s Web site, acknowledged that his timetable would sometimes require that he pump during classes. Compelling Explanations Improbably Successful Pick-up Line: In September, school officials in Australia’s Queensland state said they were investigating an incident earlier in the year in which two teenagers had consensual sex that they recorded on a cell-phone camera. The girl reportedly said she was convinced to lose her virginity out of fear that the world would soon end as a result of the scheduled re-start of the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland, later this year. Police in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, decided in August not to press charges against three boys whom they had previously believed had harassed a young moose so badly that it had to be put down. A final piece of evidence against prosecution came from the father of one of the boys, who vouched that the three could not have committed such a crime since they had been busy at the time, vandalizing a nearby church. Not My Fault: (1) A 60-year-old highway worker was injured when struck by motorist Catherine Stotts, 62, who was speeding down a blocked-off road construction lane near Willits, Calif., in July. The worker required hospitalization, but Stotts complained about receiving a traffic citation, telling officers that the man could have jumped out of the way faster. (2) Alexander Kabelis, 31, was arrested for slashing tires on almost 50 vehicles in Boulder, Colo., in May, but offered several explanations, including being overwhelmed by radiation from the nearby Rocky Flats nuclear facility and having been forced by his mother to wear braces on his teeth as a child. What Century Is This? During the recent influence-peddling trial against Ottawa, Ontario, Mayor Larry O’Brien, local politician Lisa MacLeod, 34, gave seemingly important evidence for the prosecution. However, it was ruled of minimal value by Ontario Superior Court Justice Douglas Cunningham. The judge, 69, reasoned that since MacLeod, as a working

woman with a long commute that leaves a husband and 4-year-old daughter at home, has “a number of rather significant things going on in her life” and must therefore be “distract(ed)” and thus a less reliable witness. One member of Parliament called Cunningham’s ruling “pathetic.” Ironies Undesirable Medical Specialty: Athena Sidlar, 28, was fired in August from her trainee job at the Allentown (Pa.) State Hospital after being accused of helping a mental patient swallow metal objects. Belatedly, hospital personnel discovered that Sidlar, herself, has a history of compulsive metal-swallowing. To Fight Sin, One Must Know Sin: In April, the Arizona State Parks Board unanimously chose Renee Bahl, thought to be a dynamic, experienced professional, to be director of state parks. However, her employment record while an assistant parks director in California in 2001 included an incident in which she was disciplined for etching “Renee 2001” into the wall of one of the parks’ historic adobe barns. The Continuing Crisis Two motorists inadvertently wound up in backyard swimming pools recently: In July, flat-bed truck driver Nicholas Sparks, 25, hauling two motorcycles and towing two trucks, learned that he could not also handle talking on one cell phone while texting on another and accidentally crashed into a house in Lockport, N.Y., ending up with his truck and part of his cargo submerged. And in Mesa, Ariz., in June, a 27-year-old man who had rigged a short sword to his steering wheel (aimed at his chest) and driven into a brick wall in an effort to kill himself, failed in the attempt when an airbag inflated, causing him to lose control of the car, swerve into a nearby home and plunge into the pool. Things You Thought Didn’t Happen: (1) Several state law enforcement agencies raided a home in Shelton, Conn., in July, breaking up an alleged canary-fighting operation. (A neighbor called the raid “crazy”: “I can’t picture little canaries with razor blades taped to their feet.”) (2) Convenience-store developer Michael Sesera might have thought he was merely following New Jersey protocol when he offered Hanover Mayor Ronald Francioli $20,000 to intercede for him with zoning authorities (i.e., a bribe). However, Mayor Francioli actually called the police, and in August Sesera pleaded guilty. People With Issues Three physicians, reporting in The Canadian Journal of Urology in July, described how they handled an emergency-room patient who arrived with a ballpoint pen in his urethra. The man, 57, had assumed that the insertion would be pleasurable, and when it wasn’t, thought ini-

tially that maybe the pen was not in far enough. After pushing further, to even greater discomfort, he thought that if he pushed it all the way through, it would exit in his rectum, where he could remove it more easily. (Actually, they’re not connected.) Doctors removed the pen with the same procedure used to remove kidney stones. Least Competent Criminals Kevin Ollie, 17, and Damien Cole, 19, completely failed in their attempted street robbery in Milwaukee, Wis., in August, when they accosted a young man and woman. The male “victim” drew his own gun, shot Ollie fatally and held Cole for the police. Later, Cole, though not the shooter, was charged with Ollie’s death under the state’s “felony murder” rule, which makes felons responsible if anyone at the scene should die as a result of the crime. Cole could get 55 years in prison. Read News of the Weird daily at www.WeirdUniverse.net. Send your Weird News to WeirdNews@earthlink.net or P.O. Box 18737, Tampa Florida, 33679.

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A Steinbeck Success: Guerilla Theatre presents ‘Of Mice and Men’

uerilla Theatre brings John Steinbeck’s classic-yet-tragic tale of dreams, brotherhood and the extents of loyalty to an amazingly moving performance in the production “Of Mice and Men.” As Browncoat Pub & Theatre’s first depiction of the more than 70year-old novella, the production struck gold, leading even a grown man to tears by the end. With limited space and technical creativity, the theatre required only the best in actors—and, boy, did they deliver. Director Richard Davis met a happy medium with this small cast of 10, who not only fit the mold in the acting itself but in every appearance. “We ‘gon live on da fat of da land.” Thus summarizes the all-American dream during the Great Depression in California, and the one that main characters George and Lennie hold dear throughout the play. Steve Zarro

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Of Mice and Men

HHHHH Browncoat Pub & Theatre September 23-26; 8pm, Sundays at 5pm $10-15 • (910) 341-0001 or browncoattheatre.com (Lennie), plays a mentally disabled man who makes up in strength what he lacks in mind. Chance Kelley (George) is the sharp friend and fellow traveler with Lennie, though he feels burdened by his presence. The two men encounter other workers at a ranch, including Candy, Slim, Carlson, Whit and Crooks.

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CLASSIC AND TRAGIC: The cast of Guerilla Theatre’s latest, “Of Mice and Men,” tells the familiar story set in the Great Depression of burdens and brotherhood.

It isn’t before long until trouble starts to brew up between the Boss’ son, Curly, his wife, and the two newcomers. “The whole damn world is scared to death of each other,” Slim (played by Perk Perkinson) declares. Within the first act, it isn’t hard to see that everyone was burdened in different ways: Crooks for being an African American, Curly’s wife for being isolated, and Candy for being a one-armed old man. The tension builds upon itself and the words of the characters—all the way until the climax brings audience members to literally jump in their seats, stunned.

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Zarro, who embodies the childish mannerisms of Lennie down to a T, joins together with dynamic actor Chance Kelley in a rich and poignant performance. Together, they create the perfect sweet-and-sour brotherhood that probably was what Steinbeck exactly intended the viewers to recognize. Along with Zarro and Kelley, was Windy Wenderlich (Candy), who gave a heart-rending act of the pitiful man who fears of becoming a worthless creature and ending up in the same bloody predicament as his old dog. Speaking of, the dog, Kira, a sweet-natured golden retriever, made her first theatrical appearance as well! The only missing link in the long series of excellent performances was Curly, played by Ashley Grantham. Ironically, the description of his character, “Yellow as a frog’s belly,” came out to be somewhat along the lines of the truth. His size and countenance, which was good for show as the villain of the story, lacked the ability to convince. One might argue that what Steinbeck was trying to portray was the issue of dependency on one another or, perhaps, the weight of responsibility. Whatever the moral or lesson(s) he is magnifying, the tragic tale “Of Mice and Men” is definitely due to please—though one might need to have a tissue handy.

Cardinal Lanes Shipyard Honored with Community Service Award

Bassam Safi of “Our Town”-The Welcoming Organization for our community- congratulates Ron Schnell-owner of “Cardinal Lanes Shipyard”- for community spirit and for demonstrating hospitality and warmth towards their new neighbors. Recipients of this award go the extra mile to make new members of New Hanover County feel welcome to Our Town. To learn more about how you can become a sponsor, email Bassam at bsafi@ourtown.net

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International Film Day! How I learned to love subtitles

love bad movies; I’m not going to lie. If it has explosions, car chases, half-naked ninja women, aliens or superheroes, then I’m probably in line to see it at midnight. That said, I am acutely aware of how bad my taste in movies is and I am, at times, able to appreciate the truly artistic or otherwise significant film that manages to sneak its way onto my plate. Between explosive, cartoonish violence and ludicrous soft-science plot lines, it’s nice to occasionally tread the waters of foreign and critically-acclaimed filmmaking. How fortuitous, then, that Sister Cities Association and Cucalorus Film Festival will be screening three critically acclaimed foreign films as part of their upcoming International Film Day (a prelude to the annual Cucalorus Film Festival) on September 26th at Jengo’s Playhouse. Each of the three films that will be shown on International Film Day (IFD) are award-winners whose artistic merit takes on the breadth of what Cucalorus is: a creative outlook into independent film. The films include The Queen and I, showing at 1pm, The Country Teacher, showing at 3:15pm, and The Beaches of Agnes, show-

by: Zach McKeown

International Film Day Benefit for Cucalorus Film Festival Jengo’s Playhouse, 1-7:30pm • $7-$15 www.etix.com ing at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.etix.com or at Jengo’s Playhouse on the day of the showings. General admission is $7 per film or $15 for a day pass.

The Queen And I

HHHHH Created by Swedish filmmaker and Iranian exile Nahid Persson Sarvestani, the film follows her banishment from Iran after taking part in the revolution that essentially deposed and exiled the royalty of Iran and put Khomeini and the Revolutionary Guard into power. Filmmaker Sarvestani meets with Queen Farah Pahlavi, the widowed wife of the former Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, over the

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course of many months. Through their many interviews, she and the Queen, whom she dethroned in her youth, eventually begin an unlikely friendship. My personal favorite of the three, The Queen and I, is an extremely unique documentary. Sarvestani has a very significant and obvious personal connection with the subject matter, something which is made entirely evident from the first moment of the film. At its start, she still harbors a deep and bitter resentment toward Queen Farah. But as the story progresses through their gravely detailed conversations, the tense relationship between the Queen and Sarvestani matures. They both achieve a greater understanding of one another and the unique situations they have both experienced. Unfortunately, the documentary is not particularly hard-hitting in that Sarvestani never truly pursues the darker truths of the story for fear of alienating Queen Farah. When she does muster the courage to ask the Queen about sensitive subjects, such as torture and her exile, the Queen is vague and elusive. Still, the documentary remains extremely human and, at times, touching, if only because of the changes that take place in very real, substantial ways. It’s short, sweet and intriguing.

The Country Teacher

HHHHH A film about a socially awkward, gay school teacher is difficult to approach at best—and, so, Bohdan Slama deserves at least some credit for having the guts to tackle such a sensitive subject to begin with. Having seen the finished product, though, the question of whether or not the Czech director should have undertaken this particular project to begin with is entirely up for debate. Essentially the story revolves around a school teacher who has just moved to Prague to make a fresh start. The problems that the teacher seems to be perpetually running from are never fully explained, but by the end of the film much can be assumed based on his behavior throughout his time in the country. He is the film’s protagonist, emoting a strangeness that comes across as brooding, socially inept and completely unsympathetic. It bears mentioning, though, that from an acting perspective, I believe that Pavel Liska’s performance displays an impressive range of ability. Unfortunately, the story takes a bit of a nose dive midway through, as the teacher and focus of the film, just as he seems to have earned a bit of compassion from the viewer, proceeds to rape a young, drunken boy in his sleep. Strangely following this grievous act, the film seems to insist upon casting the vic-

tim as an irritating punk who overreacts to being touched in his sleep by his tutor. Even the boy’s mother seems to dismiss the tiny elephant in the room in favor of forgiveness and open-mindedness that doesn’t just border on neglect, but rather smuggles itself deep into criminally negligent territory. While The Country Teacher wasn’t my favorite film of the three to be shown during International Film Day, the scenery, cinematography and acting on display are all superb. Better yet, the technical and artistic merit does lessen the impact of the extremely unpleasant subject matter. That said, a film is the sum of its parts, and the distasteful plot, combined with an extremely dubious moral message, leaves something of a sour aftertaste.

The Beaches of Agnes

HHHHH The final film of the three follows the life and times of director Agnes Varda, as made by Agnes Varda. An autobiographical documentary of sorts, The Beaches of Agnes explores a host of strange and unique events, relationships and revelations over the course of Varda’s life. It’s possible that I didn’t get The Beaches of Agnes. It could have glided right over my head. I admit that I’ve never seen another of Varda’s films, so it’s possible that I’m not accustomed to her style. To a layman, however, the film struck me as extremely self-indulgent and stereotypical of the “film school” cliché. Agnes Varda litters her film with strange, and seemingly pointless imagery. Stock footage of birds and ocean waves lapping across the shore are super-imposed over her face, at times, or sections of the film are shot through mirrors. She makes liberal use of a variety of filters and overly depends on metaphors. For instance, early in the film Varda comments that reflecting upon her life is akin to walking backward. Thus, she spends the rest of the film walking backward through the streets and alleyways of her youth—literally. Aside from what attempts to be cinematic poetry, the film has its moments. Varda tells stories of her time in Hollywood during the ‘60s, marching with Vietnam protesters, Black Panthers and women’s rights groups. Fans of Varda will no doubt appreciate the small details she casts a light on, and film students may appreciate the words of advice and cinematic wisdom she shares throughout. The said, casual movie-goer may not connect to the scatter-brained approach to Varda’s life. In addition, the strange, needlessly complex and artsy style of the film certainly doesn’t help with the impenetrable depth it seems Agnes tried very hard to create.

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Small Story, Small Characters: 9 is a movie several sizes too large by: Zach McKeown

starring Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly and John C. Reilly

his is the pitch: “A voodoo doll named 9, made out of a burlap sack, fights a weird mechanical monster that has been killing other burlap voodoo dolls and stealing their souls for some vague purpose.” Right. Cool. So Shane Acker made the above-described film in 2005 and released it as an 11-minute short. It won a number of awards and was nominated for an Oscar. I saw it, actually, and it was really unique and visually interesting. Eleven minutes is a good length for an animated short. I got the flavor of the thing in my mouth, and it wasn’t bad. Fresh, sweet and forgettable. Didn’t linger on my breath, didn’t fill me up like a proper meal, didn’t insist that I think about it once it was gone. The perfect appetizer, really. Then, as tends to happen to any idea that enjoys a degree of slight success, Hollywood

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ATTRACTIVE BUT unsubstantial: 9, once an 11-minute short, was stretched to an all-too lofty goal of feature-film length.

seized this quaint short film, strapped it to a medieval torture rack, and stretched it to an hour-and-a-half-long feature without regard to the trauma that such an extreme alteration

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inevitably creates. As a result, the featurelength 9 is still interesting to look at, but contains very little between head and toe past a simple, 11-minute plot, stretched to make it look larger than it really is. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic World War II-era world where machines, in a fit of computer rage, have exterminated the human race. However, as a desperate attempt to accomplish something that is never completely explained, one of the last humans on Earth creates nine strange rag dolls that have to struggle to survive in the city wasteland so as to carry on some sort of legacy, or repopulate the planet or whatever it is they’re supposed to do. The plot is mysterious at best and is never really explained in any sort of revelatory detail. Not only do the nine dolls have to coexist together—which is a daunting task on its own, considering how poorly they all seem to get along with one another for the last nine living beings on Earth—but they also have to survive being hunted by a variety of bizarre mechanical beasts running the gamut from a wolfish, red-eyed machine wearing a dog skull to a legitimately creepy snake/anglerfish hybrid robot with the face of a baby doll. All of the strange predatory creatures hunting the intrepid dolls are created by one enormous computer that, naturally, the titular character 9 awakens from its slumber for no reason whatsoever outside of the film needing an obvious antagonist. A desperate battles ensues as the dolls fight to survive and attempt to destroy the evil robot overlord. There we have it: the plot to 9 in fairly explicit detail. There are a few bits and pieces that hint at a degree of greater depth in the story, but by the end of the movie things have become so bizarre and metaphysical that even attempting to

decipher the “why” is a futile effort. There are a number of saving graces to 9, I’m pleased to say, the least of which is that whomever is in charge of making such decisions had the foresight to rate this movie a PG-13. As such it is able to pull off stark imagery and a number of truly tense and creepy moments that a PG or G movie simply couldn’t replicate. There is no mistake that something truly terrible has happened in the world of 9, as there are a number of dead bodies scattered about the midst of the city that the characters stumble across in their ongoing adventure. Even the somewhat cutesy rag doll cast members aren’t safe from the occasional scenes of particularly graphic violence, though naturally it is easier to watch a burlap sack get mauled than it would be a flesh-and-blood creature. The evil mechanical creations of the robot overlord are, in a word, creepy. Each of the hunters are entirely unique in their construction and abilities, though none are quite so disturbing as the strange babydoll face, snake-type monstrosity that binds and swallows its prey whole after luring them in with the corpse of a rag doll affixed to a rope. The monsters that hunt the tribe of dolls are fascinating to watch, and display an incredible amount of imagination and care in their designs. The dolls themselves are interesting, if a bit difficult to tell apart from one another. The group consists of a couple of friendly, intelligent-but-weak types that act as fodder for kidnapping and other forms of destruction; a belligerent and unpleasant leader; a couple of strangely talented fighters with moves that would give any self-respecting ninja room to pause and, of course, number 9, a mixture of all of the above. 9 himself is voiced (completely unnecessarily) by Elijah Wood, which, to me, is a symptom of a bigger problem: Do animated features need voices of big celebrities simply for name recognition? I don’t understand why Elijah Wood or Martin Landau or John C. Reilly were necessary in this film. None of them have particularly unique voices and, had I not watched the credits, I would never have known any of them were involved with the production. But that is a small complaint. Overall, 9 is a fun movie that goes heavy on flash but tragically light on substance. For an 11-minute short stretched to feature length, it manages to keep the audience’s attention competently enough. Just don’t go in to this one expecting much behind the pretty face.

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Music, Food & Fun for the Whole Family Where can you listen to live bands, eat great food, peruse arts & crafts and custom cars, attend a street dance or wakeboard competition, watch fireworks, entertain the kids for free, run the river, go on a treasure hunt and get invated by Pirates?

At Riverfest, of course!

October 3rd and 4th On the river in downtown Wilmington Adventure Zone • Kid Zone W a i t e r s ’ W i n e R a c e • Sk a t e b o a r d T o u r n a m e n t Wakeboard Competition • Shag Contest Street Dance • and more! SPONSORED BY:

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In Memoriam:

reel to reel

Patrick Swayze’s B-movie classics always live on by: Anghus Houvouras

happening spot in town, The Double Deuce. The prospect of Swayze playing a pugilistic action hero is a little absurd, but it’s what makes Roadhouse so enjoyable. This kind of down-and-dirty film was laughed off by many, and rightfully so. Yet, it perfectly captures the lightning in a bottle that was Swayze. It didn’t have to make sense. It just worked.

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’m not good with eulogies. I’m the last man on Earth who should be tasked with putting someone’s life into perspective. As a fan of cinema and pop culture, the passing of Patrick Swayze has saddened me. I know some people who were moved by the passing of Ted Kennedy. And I heard people taking to the streets when they learned that Michael Jackson died. Truth be told, I feel far more affected by Swayze. He wasn’t the greatest actor. There is hardly a single film on his résumé that isn’t dripping with cheese and built from a foundation of cured ham. But that didn’t matter. He was a movie star, not in the classic sense. Patrick Swayze was a blue-collar leading man. Even when the material was nonsensical or just plain bad, Swayze always gave it his best, infusing every role with passion. Patrick Swayze’s films are a B-movie timeline for many of my formative years. Come with me as I walk through the high points of his career.

OH, SYLVIA! ‘Yes, Mickey?’ ‘How do you call your loverboy?’ ‘Come here, loverboy!’—a classic scene from Dirty Dancing never to be forgotten. Swayze

1983: The Outsiders

starred in other film classics from Red Dawn to Point

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Break, but DD solidified him a pop-culture icon.

Swayze’s first major role was among a group of young actors who would all go on to varying degrees of success: Tom Cruise, Ralph Macchio, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe. Swayze was able to exhibit the skills that would carry him to stardom: good looks, a tough exterior and fantastic hair. Francis Ford Coppola’s troubled production wasn’t the breakout smash many were expecting, but it helped Swayze transition into bigger roles. 1984: Red Dawn

HHH I love this movie with reckless abandon. Red Dawn was the film of my youth—a movie that convinced me it was possible for a bunch of kids to band together and take on the looming Communist menace. The plot was preposterous; the material, B-movie propaganda masked as an action film. Still, there were some wonderfully dark scenes. There’s a moment when Swayze’s character must confront a traitor among his guerrilla soldiers, the Wolverines. When he learns that one of his men cut a deal and is carrying a transmitter, he has to make a decision whether to let his friend live or die. War had changed these carefree teenagers. It’s not high art, but it seemed that way at age 12.

1987: Dirty Dancing

HHHH While Red Dawn may have been a “generational” film for young boys, it was the story of a young rebel with a chip on his shoulder and a penchant for soul-shaking steps that made Swayze a household name. I didn’t see Dirty Dancing when it was in theaters. I did buy a ticket for it so I could sneak into Robocop. It wasn’t until years later that I sat down and watched Dirty Dancing. At the time no one could escape the phenomenon. The soundtrack was played endlessly on the radio, and no one could go five minutes without hearing someone exclaim, “Nobody puts Baby in the corner!” It remains quality melodrama, a film that will serve as a prime example of the best of Eighties mainstream cinema. 1989: Roadhouse

HHH To everyone who hasn’t seen Roadhouse: Go see one of the greatest movies ever produced. Swayze plays a badass named Dalton, brought in to tame the locals in the most

1990: Ghost ZILCH! stars I hated this movie. It happens. 1991: Point Break

HHHH Point Break was another Bmovie classic, this time teamed up with another leading man of undefinable talent: Keanu Reeves. Swayze plays Bohdi, arguably the greatest surfing bank-robber every portrayed on film. Like most of Swayze’s films, the plot was ludicrous, and the acting was so hammy it could be served at Smithfield’s. Yet, I watch Point Break every time I find it on basic cable in the early hours of the morning; it’s an electric film featuring Swayze at his best. Swayze spent the next decade moving from film to film. The movies became more obscure. There were strange yet inspired choices in 1995, when he played both Pecos Bill in the Disney film Tall Tale and seven months later, a drag queen in the frightening yet watchable To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. In 2001 he popped up in the cult classic Donnie Darko. Still, it was never the same. Like all icons, he had his time to shine and eventually faded into obscurity. What he leaves behind is a fantastic film legacy. There’s a quote by Raquel Welch that sums him up well: “The best leading men always had a hint of femininity and vulnerability.” Rest in peace, Swayze. Keep heaven safe from the Communists ‘til I get there.

Eat. Drink. Indulge. Wilmington Restaurant Week

a few must-sees this week Cinematique 310 Chestnut Street • 910-343-1640 Shows at 7:30pm, $7 •Sept. 23-27, 2009 (3pm, Sunday) A Woman in Berlin, 131 min. A film set in 1945 during the Red Army invasion of Berlin. A woman who had been a journalist and a photographer becomes victim of rape and devastation. Not rated by MPAA, not suitable for children. In German and Russian with subtitles.

Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy • 1612 Castle Street 910-763-2223 8pm, free •September 27th, 2009 The Story of God: Episode 1, The Universe and Everything A three-part video series featuring physician, professor and British Lord Robert Winston, exploring the origins of religion. Focuses on three Abrahamic faiths and discusses belief in God in a scientific age.

International Film Day Jengo’s Playhouse • 815 Princess Street 1pm, $7-$15 www.etix.com or at Jengo’s Playhouse •September 26th, 2009 In association with the 2009 Cucalorus Film Festival, International Film Day features three films: The Queen and I, a documentary created by Swedish filmmaker Nahid Persson Sarvestani about being forced into exile after participating in the Communist faction of the Revolutionary Guard that put Khomeini in power. Iran’s deposed Queen Farah and Nahid’s sense of reality could not be more different and yet they come to like and respect one another through the making of the film. The Country Teacher, nominated for several awards and a New York Times Critics’ pick, is the second feature about a young, homosexual teacher who forms a friendship with a woman and her 17-year-old son in a rural village. The Beaches of Agnes is the last film of the day. A reflection on art, life and the movies, a richly cinematic self portrait that touches on everything from the Feminist Movement and the Black Panthers to the films of husband Jacques Demy and the birth of the French New Wave. All area movie listings and paragraph synopses can be found at encorepub.com.

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Label of Love:

Boston’s Hollywood Lies play from the heart

hey have never been to Wilmington before. In fact, the only city they have visited in all of North Carolina is Charlotte. It was a friend who recommended that Hollywood Lies play at Lucky’s upon their Port-City visit. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, the unsigned band is made up of Mathew Barletta (guitar/vocals), Marc Verity (vocals), Zach Bond (bass), Johnny Barbas (drums) and Maxwell Mellino (guitar). “[Our music] is rock ‘n’ roll,” Barletta, a self-proclaimed “huge classic rock fan,” told me last week. He was raised on the music of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Cheap Trick, Thin Lizzy and Aerosmith. “There are a lot of genres, and if people want to call it ‘emo,’ ‘punk’ or ‘hardcore,’ it is what it is. But I think it’s as simple as rock ‘n’ roll.” In “Southbound Train,” from their first album, Building an Empire (independent, July 2008), the influence of classic-rock legends on the structure of their music is evident. Barletta has an enthusiastic sort of love for the guitar harmonies and solos of Boston—the band, not the city. “[They’re] definitely one of my favorite bands. They have great melodies and great guitar parts. [Their music] was ingrained in my

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by: Bethany Turner

Hollywood Lies

Lucky’s • 2505 S. College Road September 24th, 8pm www.myspace.com/hollywoodlies

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Hollywood Lies charter undefinable music territory but carry an appeal that results from playing good music with a lot of heart.

brain, and I grew up listening to them,” Barletta shares. “Destroying Something Beautiful,” from their second album, This Is A Murder Scene (independent, July 2009), can be characterized by Barbas’ drum rolls. In fact, his drumming is some of the best I have heard in a while, and his skills are prominent in all of the band’s songs. In an interview Barletta gave to Annie Reuter, he classified “158” from Building an Empire as an “indie-based piano song.” The ballad of sorts proves a vast change from Hollywood Lies’ hard-rock mien. The harmony from the piano and the drum beat mesh perfectly; however, the vocals remain rough and edgy as they would in their other catalogue of music. “158” alters Hollywood Lies’ signature sound, juxtaposing impenetrable compositions against delicate music-making, but it does so in an uneven manner. Yet, their sentiment remains strong—and after all, what is music if it doesn’t emote? “This Is a Murder Scene,” the title song from the 2009 album, better represents Hollywood Lies’ rock capability. They soar when they’re creating harsher tones and experimenting with technology. In “Down and Dirty,” they utilize Auto-Tune, but mostly in order to poke fun at the popular audio processor. “It’s us turning our nose up at that,” Barletta says. They also use Reason, which is a type of software that enables them to manipulate sounds. “You can take a noise and layer it with four or five effects to create an ambiance,” Barletta explains. A piano is altered with various program sounds in “Destroying Something Beautiful.”

The band also pans through stereo recording in “E.A.S.T.,” from the 2009 album, both in the beginning and at other moments with the vocals. “It’s a cool little tweak,” Barletta notes. Although they claim classic-rock influences, Hollywood Lies sounds less like Boston or anything similar—mainly because of the technologies they employ. Their music is comparable to Thursday and Alkaline Trio, if comparisons must be made. Because music has evolved into so many different categories, labels are only necessary to compare artists for more finicky people to classify what they like listening to. Being pigeonholed isn’t something the band members themselves prefer. In fact, Hollywood Lies was founded on the essence of rock ‘n’ roll. As an independent band, all of whom would rather stay that way, they embody what it means to be a rocker, without being rockstars. They are more about playing their music for those who enjoy hearing it rather than forcing it down the throats of those who don’t—or, worse, changing their sound to appeal to the masses. Putting a label on the band may not hurt them, truthfully. They seem to reach out across genres. In their last tour, they played at Oasis in Charleston, SC, for the first time ever. “We were the odd band of the group. There were a bunch of metal kids who wouldn’t normally dig [our] music. People loved us, though,” Barletta claims. “They came up to us after the show and said, ‘I thought you were going to suck, but you were good!’” Being something different clearly doesn’t hurt as long as it’s played from the heart. While Hollywood Lies may never sell a million copies of an album—or maybe they will; who knows?—these guys are definitely going places. In 2008 they had a taste of large celebrity when playing the Vans Warped Tour. “It was awesome!” Barletta exclaims. “It’s all set up and there are so many people; it’s a great opportunity to promote your band. I’ve been to the Warped Tour before and [looked] at the stage and [thought,] ‘I want to play there.’” And what happens if they do get famous? In Barletta’s interview with Reuter he says, “How could we ever forget about anyone who cared about us when nobody would listen? That’s just obscene.” As for now they just get excited that people still want to hear underground music—that they seek it out and, most importantly, that they enjoy it.

Can You Dig It? Vanessa Rubin performs at Jazz Nite by: Jill Watson

Vanessa Rubin with Alvin Atkinson and the Sound Merchants The Scottish Rite Theater, 1415 S. 17th Street September 26, 8pm • Tickets $33/$28 www.capefearjazz.com

JAZZY LADY: Vanessa Rubin infuses the stage with Jazz-Age elegance and smooth vocals.

nding the inevitable stress of a busy workweek with a loud concert or a packed bar may sound like a good idea at the time—though, often we find that it’s not. Sometimes it’s better to ease the nerves and slide into the weekend with a little relaxation and some jazz. This coming Saturday night, September 26th, classic singer Vanessa Rubin will be performing at the Scottish Rite Theatre, along with Alvin Atkinson and the Sound Merchants, for Jazz Nite. A preview of the 30th annual Jazz Festival coming up in February, Jazz Nite is sponsored by the Cape Fear Jazz Society. Any Rubin performance is like a throwback to the days of prohibition, when the sounds of jazz spilled out of nightclubs everywhere and sauntered throughout the streets. Her sultry, honey-laden voice harkens the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae and Billie Holiday. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Rubin had parents who believed jazz music was the only “good music”—but jazz wasn’t the only thing she was listening to. She was deeply inspired by R&B and Motown as well. “The female and male singing groups of the ‘50s, ‘60s, 70’s and 80’s made such great love songs that we slow danced for

hours during all those ‘blue light in the basement’ parties,” Rubin says smiling. She knew at a young age that jazz was her calling. She was passionate about it like nothing else, as something about the music spoke to her. “It is my way of life,” she asserts. With this kind of passion, she wanted to know more and be continually surrounded by the music, as she is now. “I love the entire process of creatively expressing myself through song and uplifting the human experience,” she reflects. “When I give love through the music, and my audience gives it back, the reciprocal experience is the best!” To help her spread the love at this weekend’s Jazz Nite, Rubin will be accompanied by the smooth and groovy sounds of drummer Alvin Atkinson and the Sound Merchants. No stranger to Wilmington, Atkinson was once a professor in the music department at UNCW. Since he and the Sound Merchants have been involved with Jazz at Lincoln Center, touring around the world with their American Music Abroad Program. The collaboration between Rubin and Atkinson is not a first. “He is my primary drummer when I am working with my trio [including Danny Grissett and Lonnie Plaxico],” Rubin says. “He is a wonderful bandleader in his own right, a good friend, and I am always excited about sharing the bandstand with him because I love his playing, his feeling and inspiration.” Yet, touring with Atkinson and the Sound Merchants isn’t all the songstress is involved in these days. She is also in the middle of performing in a play based on Billie Holiday’s life entitled “Yesterdays: An Evening with Billie Holiday,” which has been receiving positive reviews after its debut in Connecticut. The play will debut in St. Louis in February. “I am enjoying it because it is a very comprehensive piece on her life that informs and entertains, and says more about her as a person, a woman and an artist instead of sensationalizing her more public drug and alcohol addictions,” Rubin explains. She cites Holiday as an influence on her own music but is quick to say, “I can only ever sound like me, so there is that original aspect for folks to discover.” Whether it’s for the feeling of nostalgia or just being in the mood for the sweet sounds of jazz, Wilmington audiences will surely find solace in Vanessa Rubin’s performance with Alvin Atkinson and the Sound Merchants on Saturday night. As Rubin says, “It’s been an honor, a privilege, continuous hard work and often fun to be a part of jazz.”

Friday, September 25

Saturday, October 3

THE SOUNDS B.B. KING w/ RACHAEL CANTU

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Saturday, September 26

JASON MICHAEL CARROLL w/ the carter twins

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Sunday, September 27

CHEVELLE w/ hAlestorm

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THE BLACK CROWS w/ truth & salvage

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Sunday, November 20

All American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday

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soundboard KaraoKe with DJ BiKer roB —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Piano Show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ Big Kahuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 ‘80S LaDieS night —Boogies, 6745 Market St.; 367-3409 CLaSSy KaraoKe with ManDy CLayton —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 ‘80S, Carter Lee —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KaraoKe w/ DJ urBan —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 eriC anD Carey B.

—El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 DJ JePh CauLter —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St. KaraoKe with BoB CLayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 4th anD DoCK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Jeff anD JuDe —Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St.; 763-3737 Live JaM featuring MeMBerS of the wooLwine CoMPLex, Coon Phat gravy, anD wiLLie anD Me —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJBe extreMe KaraoKe —Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838 oPen MiC night with gary aLLen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 JereMy norriS, toMMy BrotherS —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 ChriStoPher BeLL

Photo By JiM BaKer

WEDNESDAY, SEpTEmbER 23

a preview of tunes all over town this week

FOLKSTER: Don’t miss acoustic indie-rocker Christopher Bell at the Juggling Gypsy on Wednesday, September 23rd.

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

THURSDAY,

SEpTEmbER 24 toM rhoDeS

5001 Market Street (attached to the Ramada Inn)

(910) 791-7595

Weekly Specials

Monday $2.50 Budweiser Draft $4.00 Well Liquor FROM 4 UNTIL CLOSE $.50 Wings Buffalo, BBQ, or Teriyaki Tuesday $2.50 Miller Lite Draft, $4.00 Hurricanes FROM 4 UNTIL CLOSE $6 Buffalo Shrimp or Chicken Tenders Wednesday $2.50 Yuengling Draft, $2.50 Domestic Bottles FROM 4 UNTIL CLOSE $2 Sliders Thursday $3.00 Coronas, $4.00 Margaritas FROM 4 UNTIL CLOSE $5 Cajun Shrimp or Fish Tacos Friday $3.00 Select Pint Saturday $5.50 Cosmos, Dirty Martinis or Apple Martinis Sunday $5 Bloody Marys Half Priced Appetizers After 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

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serving full food menu 6am-10pm 7 DAYS A WEEK BAR OPEN ‘TIL 2am Monday-Friday Working Men’s Lunch under $6 bucks

upcoming events FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Blivet SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

The Fustics

TUESDAYS

SHAG LESSONS

@7:30 with Brad & Dancing with DJ

Lee Pearson $2 Domestic Bottles

WEDNESDAYS

College Night Ladies in Free $1 DOMESTICS, $3 JAGER BOMBS $3 WELLS DJ JEPH CAULTER

THURSDAY

LADIES NIGHT 1/2 price wine & $5 martini list $2 Domestic

FRIDAYS Argentine Tango Lessons

WITH INSTRUCTION at 7:30 and Salsa

Lessons at 9:30 with live DJ $2 Tequilla - $3 Corona $4 Margarita’s

SATURDAY

Starting October 3rd Salsa Lessons Private Parties are available for booking

791-7595

—Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935 Live aCouStiC

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 faMiLy KaraoKe —Alfie’s, 2528 Castle Hayne Rd.; 251-5707 DJ LaLo —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 oPen MiC with JereMy norriS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 3956204 CLaSSy KaraoKe with ManDy CLayton —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ tiMe —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 DJ CoMPoSe —Port City Pub, 121 Grace St.; 251-3791 DJBe extreMe KaraoKe

100 S. Front St. Downtown 251-1832 MONDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6PM $2 Budweiser $2.25 Heineken $3 Gin & Tonic LIVE MUSIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS AND FRIENDS TUESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6PM $2 White Wolf $2.50 Redstripe $3.50 Wells 35¢ Wings at 8pm LIVE MUSIC W/ ROB RONNER WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6PM LIVE MUSIC: JEREMY NORRIS tommy brothers $2.50 Blue Moons $2.50 Corona/Corona Light 1/2 Priced Wine Bottles THURSDAY 1/2 PRICE APPS. 4-6PM LIVE MUSIC: MIKE O’DONNELL $2 Domestic Bottles $2.75 Import Bottles $3 Rum and Coke FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD $3 Landshark • $3 Kamikaze $5 Bombs SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD Rooftop open by 6pm Dance floor open by 10pm SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC: L SHAPE LOT 3-7 MEDUSA STONE 8-12 $5 Tommy Bahama Mojitos $2.75 Corona $3.50 Bloody Mary’s $3 Mimosas ROOFTOP KARAOKE

wed 9.23

dj be karaoke thurs 9.24

blivet

fri 9.25

the design sat 9.26

lundy

Photo... Scott Sain of Plane jane

,ANDFALL #ENTER s 1331 Military Cutoff Rd

910-256-3838 wildwingcafe.com

—Café Basil, 6309 Market Street; 791-9335 live music —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 shag lessons —Boogies, 6745 Market St.; 367-3409 DJ Don’t stop —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 KaraoKe with BoB clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 KaraoKe with Jason JacKson —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 wax lips —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 fire anD Drum Jam; psytrance —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 greg newman —Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St.; 763-3737 JaKe melnyK —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

future islanDs, lonnie walKer —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 hollywooD lies —Lucky’s, 2505 S. College Rd.; 792-1812 Daniel parish —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 sea pans —Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 guitarist perry smith —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ scooter fresh —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 KaraoKe Kong —Orton Pool Room, 133 N. Front St.; 343-8878 hip-hop night —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 increDiBle sanDwich —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Blivet —Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838

friDAY, september 25 DJ rico —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955

piano show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KaraoKe Kong —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 roB ronner —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 friDay night follies —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 roBBie Berry —Mexican Viejo, 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland; 371-1731 DJ time —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 DJ scooter fresh —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 classy KaraoKe with manDy clayton —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 BanD night —Boogies, 6745 Market St.; 367-3409 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N.

Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 DJ mitch —Odessa, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 scott smith —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 latino night with DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St. DJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 KaraoKe with BoB clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 melvin anD sayer —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 DJ will clayton —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 DJ lorD walrus —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 503-3040 Kim Dicso —Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St.; 763-3737 ZooDy

JUNCTION PUB AND BILLIARDS 1/2 priced select apppetizers m-f 4-7pm MONDAY $10 Bud/Light Buckets $5 Jack Daniels • $4 Capt. Morgan TUESDAY $1 Tacos 4-7pm $3 Mexican Beers $5 Top Shelf Tequila • $7 Patron WEDNESDAY $3 Pints (10 Drafts) $5 Jager Bombs THURSDAY Mug Night $2 Domestic Drafts w/HK MUG $5 Bombers • $4 Jim Beam FRIDAY $3 Select Draft $4 Fire Fly Shooters $5 Red Bull Vodka SATURDAY $2.50 Miller Lt or Yuengling Draft $7.50 Pitcher • $3 Kamikaze $4 Well Drinks SUNDAY $2.50 Bud/Light Draft $7.50 Pitcher • $5 Crown Royal $4 Bloody Mary

CATCH ALL THE ACTION WITH NFL SUNDAY TICKET ON 10 HDTVs and HD big screen Your Team - Every Game, Every Week 118 Princess St • (910)763-4133

5216 Carolina Beach Road MONDAY MADNESS: Domestic Pints: $225 Well Vodka Drinks: $350 FREE POOL AFTER MIDNIGHT TASTY TUESDAYS: CALL NIGHT All call liquors: $400 Drinks or Shots WET WEDNESDAYS: Smirnoff Flavor Liquors $400 Drinks or Shots LATE NIGHT!!! Domestic Light Beer $225

Every Mon-Wed-Fri Happy Hour Pool! FREE POOL from 3-5pm!

increDiBle sanDwich —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 family sancheZ —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 miss tess anD the Bon ton paraDe —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 cary BenJamin —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 potato heaDs —Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 Blivet —Kefi, 2012 eastwooD roaD; 256-3558

sAturDAY, september 26 guitarist perry smith — Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 DJ Foxxy — Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ — Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 scott smith

Ronnie’s Place Dance Club & Bar

LIVE MUSIC

6745 Market St., 910-399-4040 OPEN: Mon-Sat 3pm-2am

Sunday afternoons

MONDAYS Live Music

on the waterfront

TUESDAYS Service Employee Night Free Pool / Drink Specials

patio bar

WEDNESDAYS Bike Night • $2 Icehouse

September 27

THURSDAYS Country Night with DJ Line Dancing Lessons

Big

FRIDAYS Ladies Night with DJ Xtreme

Fish

SATURDAYS DJ Xtreme

(Bud Light, Miller Light, Natural, Coors Light)

THIRSTY THURSDAYS: 22 Oz. Domestic Beers $400 FINALLY FRIDAYS: Cream Drinks $450 Blue Moon Draft $325 SATURDAYS: Corona & Corona Lts $250 Cuervo Silver Shots $300 Dox Equix Draft $300 POOL HAPPY HOURS 3pm-6pm $5 per player SUNDAYS: Service Employees Night Jager Shots $325 Jager Bombs $425 Coors Light Bottles $225 FREE POOL AFTER 10pm

—Ocean Grill, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 the Design —Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838 the fustics —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 green shacK —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 gollum, champion of the sun —Lucky’s, 2505 S. College Rd.; 792-1812 pantastic steel —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center sai collins —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 machine funK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 venger, what gooD, hvf2, the KicKass —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. ten Dollar thrill —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935 tom noonan, Jane houseal —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

October 4

OVERTYME 4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach (910) 256-8500

Nightly Drink Specials Come dance on one of the largest dance floors in Wilmington Owned by Ronnie Moore formerly of Ronnies Middlesound Inn

Sunday: $4 Bloody Marys $4 Mimosas

MONday: $2 Yuengling Pints $3 Rum Highballs

Tuesday: $3 House Highballs

Wednesday: $10 Domestic Buckets

Thursday: $3.50 Margaritas $2 Corona & Corona Light

FRIday: $3.50 LIT’s

SATURday: $2 Coors Light $2.50 Kamikazis 12 Dock St., • 910-762-2827 Downtown Wilmington

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— Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DJ EDiE — Odessa, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 DJ — Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 DJ Milton WhitE (bEach/shag) — Boogies, 6745 Market St.; 367-3409 DJ shaW — Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 Piano shoW — Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJbE EXtREME KaRaoKE — Café Basil, 6309 Market Street; 791-9335 DJ — Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ — Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 KaRaoKE With bob clayton — Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 DJ tiME — The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 bEnJy tEMPlEton — Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DJ Will clayton — Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market

St.; 689-7219 DJ lalo — Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 gyPsy FiRE — Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935 RoaDhousE bluEs banD — Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Day oF suFFERing, Pulling tEEth, bRavE young, souRvEin, PERigRinE, MouthEatER — Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 lunDy — Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838 PREtty lights, savoy, tigER EscaPE vs. PREDatoR — Diesel Downtown, 15 S. Front Street aFRoMan, WaX liPs — Lucky’s, 2505 S. College Rd.; 792-1812 thE Fustics — Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 MaDonna nash PRoJEct — Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 FRED Flynn anD thE stonEs — Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 503-3040 KillER FillER — Ocean Grill, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 MiKE o’DonnEll — Holiday Inn Resort, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.;

256-2231 tRiPlEWiDE — Banks Channel , 530 Causeway Dr.; 256-2269 t.o.M.D. — 16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 toM RhoDEs — Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 chRis bEllaMy — Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 gREat ZEus bEaRD, PsEuDo bluE anD thE MaJEstics — The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DaniEl PaRish — Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

sunday, september 27 classy KaRaoKE With ManDy clayton —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ big Kahuna —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 DJbE EXtREME KaRaoKE

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 galEn on guitaR (bRunch) —Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211 sunDay night FEvER —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 big Fish —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500 DalE DJ’s Fully autoMatic sounD MachinE —Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St.; 763-3737 REggaEton sunDays —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 Flutist niKKi WisnioWsKi —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 JaM With bEnny hill —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJ P. MonEy —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

monday, september 28 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 oPEn Mic night —Port City Pub, 121 Grace St.; 251-3791 KaRaoKE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.;

342-0872 DJ RichtERMEistER —Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838 oPEn Mic With viva —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 asyluM —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 oPEn Mic night —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJ big Kahuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 DJ tiME —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 oPEn Mic night —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

tuesday, september 29 Ron EthRiDgE —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 DJ tiME, DJ battlE —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 livE Music —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 KaRaoKE Kong —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 KaRaoKE With bob clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 classy KaRaoKE With ManDy clayton —Ultra Classics Pool and Bar, N. Hampstead DJ big Kahuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 livE acoustic —Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838 bibis Ellison anD thE sPaRE changE banD —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 DJ loRD WalRus —Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.; 503-3040 only living boy —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 inDiE Music night —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 golDFish RacEs —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 caPE FEaR bluEs JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 shag DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.

RACK ‘EM PUB WE ARE A 100% SMOKE FREE RESTAURANT AND BAR Monday MNF All Pizzas $5 in the bar after 6 22oz Domestic Draft Kona Longboard Bottles $250 White Russians$4 Tuesday Live Jazz in the Bar Half Price Bottles of Wine Absolut Dream $5 22oz Yendgling Draft $2 Pacifico $2.50 Wednesday Corona\Corona Light $250 Margarita\Peach Margaritas $4 10 oz domestic draft $1 Thursday Gran Martinis $7 • Red Stripe $250 Friday Cosmos $4 • 007 $350 Saturday Baybreeze\Seabreeze $4 22oz Blue Moon Draft $3 ( Live Music Every Weekend)

121 Grace Street JOIN THE FUN

Mondays

OPEN MIC NIGHT Wednesday

TRIVIA Thursday

COLLEGE NIGHT

LIVE MUSIC Sea Pans Steel Drum every Thursday Night on the terrace Friday, September 25

POTATO HEADS

WITH DJ

7-10PM

COMPOSE

Saturday, September 26

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Sunday 16oz Domestic Draft $150 Bloody Marys $4 Mojitos $3 • Appletinis $3

Sat. 12pm-2am • Sun. 12pm-

5564 Carolina Beach Rd 452-1212

2am

Open Mon.-Fri., 2pm-2am

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MIKE O’DONNELL 7-10PM

877-330-5050 910-256-2231

wrightsville.sunspreeresorts.com

LIVE MUSIC

FRI. SEPT.18

jesse stockton

S AT. mark/2 SEPT .19 cents worth

FRIDAY & SAT

acoustic live music on the outdoor back deck SUNDAY 1/2 price wine list TUESDAY Twosome Tuesday - 10% off entrees for two WEDNESDAY Ladies Night - cheese and chocolate, $8/lady THURSDAY $6 martinis 138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington

Open Tuesday - Sunday

serving dinner at 5 910.251.0433 pm

415 South College Road MONDAY MADNESS: Domestic Pints: $225 Miller Light, Yuengling: $350 Well Vodka Drinks: $350 FREE POOL AFTER MIDNIGHT TASTY TUESDAYS: CALL NIGHT All call liquors: $400 WET WEDNESDAYS: Smirnoff Flavor Liquors $400 Drinks LATE NIGHT!!! Domestic Light Beer $225 (Bud Light, Miller Light, Natural, Coors Light)

THIRSTY THURSDAYS: Import Beers $300 (Red Stripe, Heineken, New Castle)

FINALLY FRIDAYS: Cream Drinks $450 Blue Moon Draft $325 SATURDAYS: Corona $250 Cuervo Silver Shots $300 POOL HAPPY HOURS 3pm-6pm $5 per player SUNDAYS: Service Employees Night Bloody Marys $300 Jager Shots $325 Jager Bombs $425 Coors Light Bottles $225 FREE POOL AFTER 10pm

WEDNESDAy, SEPTEMBER 30 karaoke WitH DJ Biker roB — Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Piano SHoW — Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ Big kaHuna — Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 DJ — Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 ‘80S laDieS nigHt — Boogies, 6745 Market St.; 367-3409 claSSy karaoke WitH ManDy clayton — Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 ‘80S, carter lee — The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 karaoke W/ DJ urBan — Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 eric anD carey B.

1 TACOS EVERY DAY!

5pm-Close 3 Entrees

$ 99

DAILY BAR SPECIALS: $3 Margaritas-All Day, every Day $5 Double Frozen Daiquiris MONDAY: $2 Domestics, $2 Premium Drafts, $3 Shooters TUESDAY: $1.50 Domestic bottles $2.50 coronas and corona light WEDNESDAY: $2.50 Wells, $5 Absolute Martinis, $2.50 Premium Draft THURSDAY: $2 Domestic bottles, $3 Wells, $6 Patrone Margaritas FRIDAY: $2 Domestic Drafts, $4 bombs SATURDAY: $2 Domestics, $2.50 Premium Drafts, $3 Shooters SUNDAY: $2 All Drafts, $3 bloody Mary’s, $6 island Martinis

— El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 DJ JePH caulter — Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St. karaoke WitH BoB clayton — Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

oPen Mic nigHt — Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 roger DaviS, ron WilSon — Bottega Gallery, 208 N. Front St.; 763-3737 live JaM featuring MeMBerS of tHe

WoolWine coMPlex, coon PHat gravy, anD Willie anD Me — 16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJBe extreMe karaoke — Wild Wing, 1331 Military Cutoff.; 256-3838 oPen Mic nigHt WitH gary allen

— Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 JereMy norriS, toMMy BrotHerS — Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 aleSana, tHe BleD, MaDina lake, aSking alexanDria, BroaDWay — Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

All entertainment must be turned in to encore by noon every Thursday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWy 17 S., Myrtle BeacH, Sc 843-272-3000 9/25: The Sounds, Foxy Shazam 9/26: Jason Michael Carroll, The Carter Twins 9/27: Gospel Brunch; Chevelle, Halestorm, The After Midnight Project UPCOMING—10/3: B.B. King; 10/4: The Black Crowes, Truth, Salvage Company; 10/6: Stone Temple Pilots, Meat Puppets CAT’S CRADLE 300 e. Main St., carrBoro 919-967-9053 9/24: Mae, Locksley, Deas, Vail,

EVERYDAY $1.50 Fibbers Golden Lager $2 Bud Light Pints- $2 Miller Lite Pints $3 Guiness Pints MONDAY POOL TOURNAMENT- $1.50 Coors and Coors Lite Bottles - $3 Wells and Import Beers $4 Call Drinks $1 Tacos 35¢ wings. GIVEAWAYS: Panthers Tickets or a Round of Golf TUESDAY Poker Tournament / Free Pool $3 shots of Kilbeggan Irish wiskey $4.99 Chicken Club PitasC WEDNESDAY Fibbers 1¢ Wednesdays / $5 Cover Penny Fibbers Golden Lager pints, $3 Royal Flush Shots $3 SOCO and lime shots $4.99 all burgers, DJ P FUNK THURSDAY SEPT. 24TH: 03("/*9 FRIDAY SEPT. 25THL 4&-"%6# $5 martinis, $2 Mich Ultras 1/2 price apps SATURDAY $4 bombsB SUNDAY 1/2 price bottles of wine, 2 Coors Light, Karaoke in the pub, DJ BATTLE in the lounge MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 14 FLAT SCREENS AND A PROJECTOR SHOWING ALL NFL GAMES

Flowers For Faye 9/25: Needtobreathe, Serena Ryder, Green River Ordinance 9/26: The Minus 5, The Baseball Project, The Steve Wynn IV, Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck, Steve Wynn and Linda Pitmon 9/30: Ra Ra Riot, Maps & Atlases, Princeton

9/23: Buju Banton, Gramps Morgan 9/24: Pretty Lights, Savoy 9/25: Chevelle, Halestorm, Drop D 9/26: Sun Domingo 9/30: Every Time I Die; Bring Me The Horizon; O, Sleeper; Architects

ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWy 17 S., n. Myrtle BcH, Sc 843-272-1111 9/26: Little Richard

THE ORANGE PEEL 101 BiltMore avenue, aSHeville 828-225-5851 9/23: The Recession Tour: Immortal Technique, Diabolic, Poison Pen, J. Arch 9/25: Sunn 0))), Faust, Eagle Twin 9/27: The Sounds, Foxy Shazam

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SoutH tryon St., cHarlotte • 704-377-6874

Shiloh Band 9/25: Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken courteSy of BanD

JaSon MarkS —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929

9/28: Dr. Dog, Those Darlins 9/29: Chevelle, Halestorm, After Midnight Project LINCOLN THEATRE 126 e. caBarruS St., raleigH 919-821-4111 9/24: Buju Banton, Gramps Morgan from Morgan Heritage, The

CARy’S BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 regency ParkWay, cary 919-462-2052 9/24: Zac Brown Band, Breaking Southern Ground 9/26: Triangle Uncorked 9/27: Carolina Hope Festival feat. the Indigo Girls, Matt Nathanson 9/28: Rob Thomas, One Republic, Carolina Liar

Tuesday & Wednesday Martini Madness $2 Martinis Music by DJ TiMe Thursday ILM Electrotheque $2 Shots Music by Gueice & DST Friday & Saturday Discotheque $4 infused Vodkas Music by DJ DuSTin cook Sunday Open Mic $3 Drafts MuSic by you (instruments provided) 23 N. FroNt St. DowNtowN wilmiNgtoN

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Guns and Roses:

Everett Freyberg juxtaposes beauty and violence at Bottega’s pop-art exhibit by: Lauren Hodges

Relevance: Pop Culture in Art featuring photography of Everett Freyberg Bottega Art Gallery • (910) 763-3737 September 25th, 7-10pm people,” he says, sitting comfortably in a handmade studded vest, covered in anarchy patches. “I just run with a feeling and see where it takes me.” This month his ideas have taken him into the dark room to develop some startling images. Photoshop has assisted Freyberg in layering photos of weapons and women so that the softness of the female form is one with the harsh, glistening metal of a gun. “This is a work that shows raw natural beauty cannot only inspire pure love but, once tainted in the mind, [it] can inspire an unbecoming fleury of emotions,” he says of his picture entitled “Guns Love Meat.” The piece showcases a metaphorical slaughterhouse of delicate skin, fresh USDA

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beef and a firing pistol. “Some emotions lead to the outburst of violent words and actions, treating what was a true love regretably and unforgivablely like nothing but meat, leaving little chance at redemption.” The photo’s sister, entitled “Guns, Kisses and Crosses” is cleaner visually but just as dark. Christian symbolism is spilled on the frame to illustrate a good girl gone bad. “That one is showing a young woman caught in between her good-girl thoughts and bad-girl ways—then the kisses she gets along the way.” A final example, “Nun Gun,” finally gives way to the fact that Freyberg himself attended Catholic school and sees a pattern among smothering discipline, and the need to break away and misbehave. “This is showing the destruction of a young woman’s values who thought that simply turning to God would change the demons she embraced within,” he explains. “This caused her so much pain and loss in her evil ways, but simply saying she had changed and putting on a new skin did not make the demons go away. It just covered them up, allowing them to build up power till they clawed their way through the skin. Showing the truth is in the soul of the person and not the skin they show the world.” Freyberg realizes that the images he has chosen to express himself—religious photo courtesy of artist

ur society is quick to mix sex and violence. The two would ideally contrast each other, yet end up having a lot in common. Both are utilized en masse as entertainment for the public; they can draw attention and amplify an otherwise peaceful (or as some would put it, mundane) life. For local artist Everett Freyberg, the seductive nature of violence and the dangers of sexual desire are ongoing inspirations. “Simply put, my art [comprises] the twisted images of beautiful and violent thoughts that cross through my mind in the random hours of the night,” Freyberg explains. “They are put together with lovely models and graphic images I have found that suit my needs.” The mixed-media artist, who dabbles in everything from 3-D collage to fashion design to photography, studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he majored in illustration. Despite his prestigious education, Freyberg credits his rowdy social circle and everyday life with the ideas for his creations. “Mostly my ideas come from crazy cartoons, drinking and talking wild ideas with friends that would shock most normal

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INTRIGUE OF DANGER: Artistic representations of dangerous elements in sex and violence fill the mixed-media artwork of Everett Freyberg.

symbols against the background of steamy portraits and bloodshed—might be hard for some to swallow. Yet, sugarcoating a message has never been his style. “I don’t care what anyone thinks about my art,” he says. “I do it for me. To get feelings and emotions out of my head or just to capture the images in my brain before they are gone forever.” Yet, he does put the images out into the world for a reason, even if he hasn’t yet figured out what it is. “People should read whatever they want into it. My reasons for making them are not important. What is important is the emotion the viewer gets and pulls from it—whatever makes it art or crap to them.” The for-now photographer is enjoying this chapter in his artistic book until he finds another medium to tackle. “I will always do more works like this,” he says. “It is a fun way to take up my time and get great poster art for my walls. There is no next step. I work in the moment. So what ever strikes me, I run with it.” The photographs of Everett Freyberg will be displayed at Bottega Art Gallery’s newest exhibit, “Relevance: Pop Culture in Art,” which will coincide with Fourth Friday Gallery Night downtown, this weekend.

Fourth Friday Gallery Night in 2009! Friday, September 25th from 6 to 9pm MONTAGE is hosting a fundraiser for WHET (Wilmington Harbor Enhancement). Raffle tickets for the donated artwork are on sale NOW. This free, grand fundraising event includes live music by “Something Simple” and a pirate costume contest. In addition, Montage Fine Art Publishing has established an online presence as a high-quality printing company, and provides our artists with unique licensing and publishing opportunities to a variety of U.S. & international commercial clients. All photographic, proofing, printing and shipping services are provided by Mark & Ian Akin of Wilmington NC. Montage also provides design & consulting services to discerning businesses and individuals, no matter the size, scope or style of the project.

Artfuel.inc

1701 Wrightsville Ave #910 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave and 17th st. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Currently, Artfuel, Inc. showcases Volume 21, featuring Eli Thompson, Todd Carignan, Jake Shelton, Kelly Neville and El Ralphy.

Crescent Moon

332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com Come see why we were awarded a Top Retailer for 2009 by NICHE magazine. We support the North American craft community. We specialize in hand-crafted glass and metal art with over 70 artists on display at any one time. It’s a sight to behold in a 465 square foot space. Brilliance, sparkle and whimsy. Find a fan pull or splurge on a wall platter, buy a gift or treat yourself. We gift wrap for free and offer free gift delivery in Wilmington. Create your own art registry and start collecting what you want today. We are here to help. Crescent Moon is located in the Cotton Exchange where parking is free, while shopping or dining. Follow us on Twitter as CrescentMoonNC or become a fan on our Facebook page!

FastFrame Gallery

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Landfall Center (910) 256-1105 Mon.-Fri.., 10am-6pm • Sat., 10am-4pm www.fastframeofwilmington.com FastFrame Local Artists Gallery is one of the few exclusively local artists galleries in Wilmington. Located at Landfall Center within minutes of Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire, FastFrame Gallery features over 20 local artists. The artwork at FastFrame Gallery includes a wide variety of media such as oils, watercolors, ceramics, and jewelery. Fall Happenings at FastFrame Gallery: Rich vibrant colors reminiscent of autumn leaves as seen in the art of Harry Davis, Ivey Hayes, Deborah Cavenaugh, John Turpin, Emy Lou Baier, Charlotte Davis, Carol Hovey and Joan McLoughlin. Pottery by Carla Edstrom and Caroline Aweeky. Photography by Conrad Pope and John Sakel. Whimsical paper sculptures by M. Matteson Smith. Earthy toned jewelry by Sara Westermark. Come by and take a look at our new offerings!

NEW ELEMENTS will show Kinetic Energies, featuring works of Ann Conner, including Tanglewood 4, Linocut, 14” x 14” (above), and Ann Parks McCray.

Hampstead Art Gallery

14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, or by appt. Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.” “Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think. Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work. Christmas is very close, and a family portrait would be a great gift. Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

Montage Art & Design

310 N. Front Street, Suite 3 • (910) 763-8011 T-F, 12-6pm; Sat, 12-4pm www.montageartanddesign.com www.montagefineartpublishing.com Exquisite originals and prints from over 50 talented artists. You can also find unique art wear, pottery and metalwork created by artisans from around the region. Montage is highlighted during each and every

New Elements Gallery

216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com Kinetic Energies featuring the works of local artists Ann Conner and Ann Parks McCray will open at New Elements Gallery on Friday, September 25th and remain on display through October 17th. Currently head of the art department at UNC-Wilmington, Ann Conner is nationally recognized for her woodblock and linocut prints. Using high-tech power carvers or laser engraving blocks, the artist gives a modern twist to this technique known as relief, the earliest form of printmaking. Her imagery is achieved by repeating patterns floated on a neutral field of color . Ann Parks McCray enjoys painting in oils and finds inspiration for this new body of work in the “peaceful energy of Carolina pines.” Her vibrant abstract landscapes and cityscapes are explosions of color and texture. The eye is drawn into her compositions by the dynamic play of line and mass. Join us for an opening night reception on Friday, September 25th, 6-9pm, held in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

pattersonbehn art gallery

511 1/2 Castle Street (910) 251-8886 • Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm (Winter hours: closed Monday) www.pattersonbehn.com pattersonbehn picture framing & design has added an art gallery to their space, featuring several local artists. Currently on display are works by Bob Bryden, Michelle Connolly, Karen Paden Crouch, Virginia Wright-Frierson and Pam Toll. The gallery

offers a large selection of works on paper in numerous media. In addition there are many different gift ideas, such as hand-gilded table-top frames and one-of-a-kind keepsake boxes. The gallery offers something for everybody.

Sunset River Marketplace

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179). (910) 575-5999 • Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm (Winter hours: closed Monday) www.sunsetrivermarketplace.com myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site.

Wilmington Art Association Gallery

616B Castle St. • (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org Lawrence Dixon is the featured artist for October. Lawrence was born and educated in Wilmington. He has been married to Mary for 47 years and has two daughters. He says this about his work: I love the blue skies of the Carolinas. The land and its seasons inspire me to paint, and plant a garden. Art was imprisoned in me for about 30 years, because I stopped painting. Now that I have returned to painting, there are so many things I want to put on canvas. I hope that I live long enough to paint some of them. Our Special Event will be Wilmington Area Woodturners Assn. They have a large group of highly skilled artisans producing beautiful work in many kinds of wood. Don’t miss the reception for both shows and 4th Friday Celebration and open house on Sept. 25th starting at 6pm at the gallery! Don’t miss the workshop with Miriam Pinkerton in October! Miriam is a nationally known collage artist and watercolorist, who will teach a collage workshop October 2nd. In this class, you will learn to dye your own papers, make coffee papers, use newspapers to make intriguing designer papers, how to preserve papers, several transfer methods, and basic design. Tuition is $50 per student. Call the gallery for information and to register. Look for the 2010 Calendar: “Expose Yourself to the Arts!” of the Wilmington Art Association coming out in September!

Wanna be on the gallery listings page? Call Shea Carver by Thursday, noon, at (910) 791-0688, ext 1004, to inquire about being included.

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Seafood Aplenty: Midtown welcomes pecks and combo platters by: Rosa Bianca

Midtown Seafood 4106 Oleander Dr. 910-792-6880

HHHHH Midtown has kept the understated elegance of the décor (including the low lighting—Fay was reaching for her reading glasses, and I was wishing I had some), the soft, jazzy music and the preference for linen over paper napkins that was the hallmark of its upscale predecessor. However, the menu is all casual family-style dining. I wouldn’t go so far as to say “homecooked,” but there are the usual suspects: the crab dip and calamari, the seafood combo platters and pecks of steamers, the po’ boys and crab cakes, but also the wings, burgers, steaks and mac ‘n’ cheese on the kids menu. The heart of Midtown is the Calabash-style fried seafood plates and steamers—pecks of oysters, clams, shrimp or crab legs. It’s worth noting, though, that there are only six items listed under “Specialty Entrées,” and only three are seafood. One of the three is lobster tails, and one of the others is grilled sesame-crusted tuna with ponzu sauce. So, actually, the only specialty entrée on the whole menu that sounds like it came from “’round here” is the soft-shell crabs. The only thing on the menu that Midtown claims as its own is the Midtown Crab Dip in the “Starters” section. In other words: This is a seafood restaurant but not a fish house. Midtown obviously wants to serve a meal, not make a statement. Ac-

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his,” Fay said, as she eyed what the waitress had placed before us, “is how the Jetsons would eat hushpuppies.” I think Fay times these little observations during moments when I’ve just taken a drink of my tea so that she can watch me choke. But she was, as usual, completely on the mark. It’s one of the reasons I love going out to dinner with her. While I’m sitting around taking notes and cataloging the pluses and minuses of the pecan-encrusted whatever I’ve ordered, she is making pithy, quotable comments that pretty much sum up the meal. In this case we were eating at the Midtown Seafood restaurant, formerly SoHo Steakhouse and formerly, formerly Annabelle’s. Annabelle’s, as many remember, was the kind of place that thought the bigger the buffet table, the better. SoHo took the opposite approach: small plates of elegantly arranged food under low lighting. Midtown Seafood is something in between, as evidenced by the hushpuppies, which arrived steaming hot and wrapped in a paper cone, set in a black wire basket of sorts that looked more like a sculpture than something designed to actually hold food. It was also shaped a little like a very large, narrow martini glass, and the whole thing jiggled on its single stem every time one of us bumped the table. But—and this is the crucial part—the hushpuppies themselves were golden brown, hot and seasoned only with a bit of pepper. The small plastic cup that came alongside contained real whipped butter, not “spread” and not flavored with anything pretending to be honey.

THE ELEGANCE OF THE SEA: Midtown Seafood has an upscale feel to its decor but a menu that touts casual, family-style dining.

cordingly, Fay and I ordered the seafood. She asked for some conch fritters and a fried combo plates, with oysters and scallops. I ordered the sautéed mussels, and a combo of shrimp and deviled crabs. Service was fast and very friendly, and the food, when it came, was very, very hot (as I found out when I took an unwisely hasty bite of one of Fay’s conch fritters and then spent the next five minutes reaching for all the water on the table). It was good, though—not heavily breaded and not, as I’ve had in the past, made of more cornmeal than conch. In fact, it was nearly all conch, and nicely juicy and sweet, once I’d recovered enough to regain my sense of taste. The mussels were also very good, swimming in a hot garlicky broth that did not disguise the saltwater aroma I associate with steamed clams and oysters, which makes everything taste so good, so “ocean-y.” The appetizer was supposed to be a dozen mussels, but I actually counted 15, and I had to be a little careful eating them because many of the shells had broken in the dish, and there was a risk of picking up

shards of shell along with the mussel. As I’m a veteran of many a seaside clambake and impromptu oyster roast, this bothered me not a whit. The combo platters came with fries and the vegetable of the day, which on that day happened to be green beans or baby limas. Fay chose the former; I asked for the latter.We then spent the rest of the meal swapping and bargaining the stuff on our plates. I traded a deviled crab for one scallop and an oyster. She bargained another scallop in exchange for some of my shrimp. That way, we each ended up with four kinds of seafood on our plates instead of two. Fay also wanted to swap vegetables, but I held on to my limas like grim death. I love limas. I’m not so fond of boiled green beans. Of all the items on both our plates, Fay and I agreed that we liked the deviled crab and the oysters the best. Although that’s a little like saying, with a plate full of chocolate, the Dove and the Ghirardelli tastes the best. I mean, it’s not like the Hershey Kisses and the Reese’s Cups taste bad. So the shrimp and the scallops were good, but the oysters and the crab: really good. Once again, the breading was on the light side, the seasoning limited to a little black pepper, and the taste of the seafood underneath came through with no trouble. We barely needed the large plastic bottles of cocktail and tartar sauces the waitress set down next to our ridiculously ornamental hushpuppy basket. It’s worth noting that by the end of the meal, there weren’t any hushpuppies left in it, nor was there any crab, scallops or oysters on either of our plates. There was some shrimp, because, hey, when filling up on Dove chocolates, it’s entirely possible to forego the Hershey’s Kisses. There were also plenty of fries and green beans, since both Fay and I liked the limas better. We waddled out. It was a satisfying meal, if a little pricey for what was basically a standard seafood menu. But gone are the days of the $6 plate, I suppose. The combo plates run about $12 or $13, and the pecks of steamed seafood between $10 and $17. Even the sandwiches are $8 to $10. But I don’t think diners will begrudge the prices, especially since the food is good and aplenty.

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u itodeateand drink in the port city d i n i n g gwhere american Black Horn bar & kitchen

Enjoy an extensive selection of gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches and specialty Americana in this rustic chic setting. From the dry-rubbed and slowroasted Better Buffalo Wings to the hardwood smoked Duck Quesadilla, Black Horn offers unique twists on traditional foods. Always family friendly with smoke-free dining, a large arcade gaming area, 23 Hi-Def TV’s and Nintendo Wii. Live music every weekend. 7 days a week, 11am–2am. 15 Carolina Beach Avenue North, “the boardwalk,” Carolina Beach. www.blackhornbarandkitchen. com. (910) 458-5255.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10 p.m. Open until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 p.m. on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. 910-256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com

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THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

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Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for complete sense indulgence. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Lunch and Dinner Tues-Sunday. Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the RiverWalk at 128 South Water Street. 910-763-2052 or online at www.thegeorgeontheriverwalk.com

A sprawling two-story restaurant located on the Intracoastal Waterway, Bluewater offers spectacular panoramic views. Watch all types of boats cruise past your table, and relax to the sound of sail masts lightly touching at the nearby marina, all while enjoying the casual American menu. Dinner mainstays include baby back ribs, chargrilled steaks, fresh fish, and delicious homemade desserts. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC . 910.256.8500 For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. Thursday-Saturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am. To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

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HELLS KITCHEN

This former Dawson’s Creek stage set has been turned into a lively pub in the heart of Downtown Wilmington. Their extensive menu ranges from classics like a thick Angus burger 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 on the big screen, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with a pool table, darts, weekly trivia, and live music on the weekends. Offers limited lunchtime delivery during the week and can accommodate large parties. M-Sat 11am until late, opens Sundays at noon. 118 Princess St, (910) 763-4133

HENRY’S

A local favorite and must-see for visitors, Henry’s award-winning decor features beautifully hued stacked sandstone, a hand painted ceiling and a gorgeous 100-year-old Brunswick-style tiger oak bar. At dinner, modern American offerings include slow roasted prime rib, rotisserie chicken, signature crab cakes, and delectable seafood dishes. Lunch features include deli sandwiches made with fresh Boars Head coldcuts, delicious salads, and fresh bread. Save room for the homemade strawberry shortcake! HenrysRestaurant.com. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. 910.793.2929.

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KEFI

Kefi, founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a long-standing tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. There is even a “working man’s lunch,” served Monday through Friday, all for under $6. At night Kefi comes alive by serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to their nightly dinner specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Then stick around for live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nightly drink specials are offered. Go online at www.kefilive.com for more info and full music schedule. Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, 910-256-3558.

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. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. 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

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. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

MELLOW MUSHROOM

Now a smoke-free restaurant, mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers. From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary. The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their hand-tossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones—healthy!! With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and

import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar. Also, check out their lunch specials and variety of sandwiches. Their menu also caters to everyone and offers many vegetarian dishes. Live jazz on Wednesdays. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm. 4311 Oleander Drive, 452-3773.

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STICKY FINGERS RIB HOUSE Sticky Fingers is known for the best authentic Memphis-style ribs, wings and barbecue in town. It’s no secret that slow, low-temperature smoking produces mouth-watering, tender ribs, chicken and pork. Sticky Fingers smokes everything right here in the restaurant and has received national praise for award-winning ribs. The restaurant was recently featured in Bon Appetit, Southern Living and Food and Wine, and had fantastic television exposure on CNBC’s “The Today Show,” and the Food Network. Locals voted Sticky Fingers “Best Ribs” in Wilmington. Sticky Fingers Catering has become an obvious choice for company picnics, office meetings or social gatherings for parties of 15 to 5,000 people. They offer both full service and simple drop-off options to meet anyone’s catering needs. 5044 Market Street, (910) 452-7427.

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is family owned and operated with six locations throughout North Carolina. A family tradition for over 30 years specializing in homemade chili, slaw, burritos, tea and sauces. Smithfield all meat, Sabrett all beef, Oscar Mayer fat-free and Litelife veggie hot dogs. Try their unique “burger slab dog,” which is a burger in a unique shape. 94 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach, 256-3421; Cape Fear Blvd. in Carolina Beach, 458-7557; 111A South Howe St., Southport, 457-7017; 121 N. Front St., downtown Wilmington, 343-2999; 784 King St., Boone, NC, 828-265-2658; 4502 Fountain Dr., 910-452-3952. Call individual stores for hours of operation.

TA I L GAT E PA RTY Featuring:

THE UNDERGROUND

Appropriately located “underground” on the corner of Market and Front streets in downtown Wilmington, this lively restaurant and bar serves a variety of choices that includes everything from a Southwestern Chicken Caesar Wrap or a Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla to a Reuben with Potato Salad. In addition to a full bar with an interesting martini and shooters menu, Underground also offers a selection of draft and bottled beers. The atmosphere is friendly and casual yet elegant, and it’s a great place to bring the family or join friends for a cocktail at night. Open Monday, 11am-5pm; Tuesday-Friday, 11am-2am; and Saturday, noon-2am, with a full menu served till midnight. Live music every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and karaoke every Wednesday! Check our Web site for a current events list www. myspace.com/undergroundwilmington! 103 Market Street, Corner of Front and Market, downtown Wilmington, 763-9686.

asian Double Happiness Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. We prepare flavorful dishes inspired by the cultural richness of Malaysia, Thailand and authentic China. We’re now serving traditional dim sum, and good health special vegetarian dishes, such as Soy Peking Ribs, home-

25¢ Wings (Monday Night) and

5 Sausage and Kraut $ 4 Tailgate Burgers $ 4 Barbecue Plate

Sides: Potato Salad, Slaw, or Baked Beans

Sundays 4pm-close Mondays 7pm-close

Pitchers of Yuengling or Michelob Ultra: $7 Pitchers of Blue Moon or Fat Tire: $8.50 11 FOOT PROJECTION SCREEN on the patio

100 S Front St Downtown Wilmington 910-251-1832

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made tofu and homemade Malaysian sponge cake. We are dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of our cooking techniques. Our friendly staff is always willing to help customers, and we serve beer and wine for lunch and dinner. Banquet and tatami rooms are available for large parties. Open Monday through Saturday, 11am-10pm; and Sunday 3pm-10pm. 4403 Wrightsville Avenue; 910-313-1088. www. doublehappinessrestaurant.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), 799-1426.

Hiro japanese steakhouse What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm10pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm-10:30pm; and Sunday 11am-10pm. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com.

Indochine restaurant and 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, or be entertained every Friday night with a Balinese dancer. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), 251-9229. Indochinewilmington.com

Yo sake

Located on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington, Yo Sake features the best sushi along with a full pan-Asian menu served amid fabulous Tokyo vogue décor. Entrees include Sake Bombed Duck, Tea Rubbed Salmon and Grilled

Beef Tenderloin. The bar boasts an extensive wine list including 16 sakes and fantastic specialty drinks like the Wilmington-famous Pomegranate Ginger Mojito. Don’t forget to try the Fresh Mango Cheesecake or the scrumptious Coconut Banana Ice Cream, and, if you ask nicely, they just might drop a scoop of the Lychee Sorbet into a glass of champagne for you. Open everyday 5pm-2am. Dinner served 5-11pm. Ask about our late night menu. Live entertainment nightly Tuesday -Saturday beginning at 10:30pm. 33 South Front Street, downtown Wilmington. (910) 763-3172. Visit us at www.yosake.com.

caribbean JAMAICA’S

COMFORT

ZONE

Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, smoke-free atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Operating hours are: Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Wednesday – Saturday 11:45am – 9:00pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday). Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at www.jamaicascomfortzone.com or call us 910-399-2867.

french CAPRICE BISTRO

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

italian ANTONIOS PIZZA AND PASTA

Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta, simply known as Antonio’s, is anything but simple. From scrumptious appetizers to signature pizza to some of the best traditional Italian pasta dishes in town, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a cozy dinner for two or bring the whole family in for pizza and fun. Offering beer and wine at their Monkey Junction and Porter’s Neck location and live music Friday and Saturday nights with all ABC permits at their Leland location, Antonio’s has thought of everything for you to enjoy your dining experience

with them. Monkey Junction across from Super Wal-Mart off South College Road (910) 792-0000, Porter’s Neck Shopping Center next to Kiva Grill off Market Street (910) 686-7774, Cross Creek Commons across from Magnolia Greens (910) 383-0033. www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com

CAFE BASIL ITALIAN GRILL

Cafe’ Basil Italian grill the only authentic New York style Italian cuisine in south east North Carolina. Owners Nick and Vincent DiNapoli are the real deal, two brothers from New York who brought all their family cooking secrets with them. The menu is filled with all your favorite traditional Italian entrees like home made Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan, Veal and Chicken Marsala to raviolis, stuffed shells and the best bowl of pasta you ever had. Plus they have grilled entrees including steaks and chops. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with dark woods and red brick through out, right down to the newly opened full service bar. There are nightly drink specials and live music every weekend in the piano bar. They’re also able to cater your next party or business function in the private banquette room. With nightly blackboard specials, drink specials, scrumptious deserts and an early bird special every day from 4 to 6. Cafe Basil will soon become your second home. One mile north of the College road over pass 10 minutes from downtown and Porters Neck. Open Mon-Sat, 4 pm-closing. Closed Sunday. For information and reservations call 910-791-9335.

edDie romanelli’s

A marvel of architecture with an open display kitchen that adds to the stunning ambiance of the dining room. Eddie Romanelli’s offers lunch (Oleander Dr), dinner and late night menu (Oleaner

Dr). The diverse menu is casual American with Italian influences, featuring favorites such as 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak, Stuffed Pork Chop, Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Shrimp and Crabmeat Cannelloni, unique California-style pizza and more. RomanellisRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. 910.799.7000 and 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. 910.383.1885

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. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff rd., next to PT’s! 256-2229 www.grabslice.com.

Mediterranean NAGILA: THE KOSHER MOROCCAN CAFE

Nagila, The Moroccan Café, is a quaint, neighborhood dining place, located on Wrightsville Avenue, near Canady’s Sporting Goods. Internationally recognized Chef Shai Shalit brings the finest dining experience and superb eclectic tastes rarely experienced even in those larger metropolitan cities. Stop by for lunch and try his homemade

pita bread, prepared fresh daily, stuffed with any filling of your choice. With lunch specials starting at just $5.95 and dinner specials starting at $9.95, Nagila is affordable and authentic, serving the most fantastic tahini and hummus, as well as chicken Moroccan soup that will warm your stomach. For the less adventurous guests, Shai can prepare an unbelievable steak or a pita hamburger—one not easily forgotten. Finish your dinner with a delicious piece of Baklava and a wonderful Turkish coffee or tea. Come on in and try out Wilmington’s newest, relaxing surroundings—that of a Moroccan oasis. Reservations: 233-1251 or 798-9940. Open Sunday-Thursday; Lunch 11am4pm; Dinner 4pm-until. Open for lunch on Friday at 11am - call for closing time. Closed Friday evening to Saturday evening for shabbos. Open Saturday night - call for times.

regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: Monday-Friday, 11am– 6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; 910-509-0331. Online at www.loveysmarket.com.

tidal creek co-op

Tidal Creek Deli offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you. The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world; each item is prepared by hand using only fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes. Choose from made to order smoothies with almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens or, special order a wedding cake made from scratch to your specifications. Whatever your tastes, Tidal Creek Deli is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community.

organic LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack. Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock

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

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Celebrate the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk

you’ll feel just as comfortable in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Smoke Free! Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. 762-2827 www. dockstreetoysterbar.net.

EAST AT THE BLOCkaDE RUNNER HOTEL

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Friday evening plus a spectacular Sunday 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. We offer live entertainment on Saturday evening and Sunday brunch. Our smoke free lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. 910-256-2251.

HIERONYMUS

Beginning Friday, September 24th and concluding late on Saturday, the downtown Myrtle Beach area will come to life at the ground-breaking celebration of the Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk, set to be completed in June or July of 2010! Join us for a free celebration that kicks off Friday, September 25 at 5 p.m., with entertainment legends The Temptations Review headlining an evening concert. The weekend will also feature some of the top names in Zydeco and Motown music – bringing a touch of Southern soul to the festivities. The celebration picks up again Saturday, September 26, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. with more beach music from popular regional bands like The Fantastic Shakers, Charlie Thomas’ DRIFTERS, Legends of Beach (includes two of the original band members from The Embers) and the featuring the smoothest soul sounds of their era, The Stylistics. The kickoff event will be held downtown, in classic block-party style, stretching Ocean Blvd. from Mr. Joe White Avenue to 8th Avenue North. In addition to the live entertainment, have fun at a 50s- and 60s-Era Classic Car Show and get down on the world’s largest Shag Dance floor (located on the site of the former Pavillon’s Magic Attic near The weekend will also 9th Avenue North.) A feature some of the top names beer garden will be set up in Zydeco and Motown music between 8th & 9th Avenues North and numerous local – bringing a touch of Southern businesses along the way soul to the festivities. will open their doors to provide refreshments and tasty treats for guests of all ages. The celebration weekend will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display over the beach Saturday evening. The mile-long Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk will traverse through the sand from the 14th Avenue to 2nd Avenue Piers in Myrtle Beach, providing oceanfront views of the pristine beachline, and will be divided into three different sections. The northernmost portion will wind down from the 14th Avenue North Pier to Plyler Park, where this summer season welcomed the oceanfront concert series with entertainment for the entire family. The mid-section will be located from Plyler Park to the former Pavilion Amusement Park site at 8th Avenue North and will encompass more of a carnival-like atmosphere with oceanfront dining and businesses. The southernmost end of the boardwalk leading up to the 2nd Avenue pier will have a meandering oceanfront park ideal for morning jogs or walks at dusk. For more information, go to VisitMyrtleBeach.com.

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Proving that excellent seafood isn’t just for the eateries at Wrightsville Beach, Hieronymus Seafood is the stop for midtown Wilmington seafood lovers. In business for 27 years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. Complete with a full-service bar and a fireside oyster bar, it’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007. 5035 Market Street; 392-6313.

Catch Modern Seafood

When Wilmingtonians think of fresh, flavorful seafood, they flock to Catch. Couples enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres at the bar, professionals meet for business meetings and locals come for their favorites. The understated décor and friendly service create a warm and relaxing atmosphere. In this quaint bistro, Catch serves New American seafood with Asian influences. Customers enjoy unique flavors and modern creations, matched with the best local seafood and organic produce in the Cape Fear. Some seasonal offerings include soft-shell crabs, grouper nuggets, summer flounder, N.C. shrimp and Carolina catfish. House specialties range from broiled miso-glazed wild salmon to crispy fried oyster platters. No reservations accepted. Open Mon-Fri., 11am – 2pm for lunch and now open for dinner Wed-Fri. only from 5:30pm – 9pm (BYOB). 215 Princess Street, downtown Wilmington. Catch is chefowned and -operated. (910) 762-2841 or www. catchwilmingtonnc.com.

OCEAN grill

Located next to the Golden Sands hotel in Carolina Beach, the Ocean Grill offers three distinct dining experiences: a spacious dining room with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean, a patio bar in the covered patio area, and a open-air Tiki Bar on the pier. You will find a full menu inside, and appetizers, sandwiches and a full selection of beverages on the Tiki Bar menu. Serving lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and brunch on Sundays from 10am-2pm. Lunch 7 days a week beginning May 22nd. Live music calendar: www. oceangrill.us. Tiki Bar open at 11am 7 days a week. 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach; (910) 458-2000.

OCEANIC

Breathtaking panoramic views. Oceanic’s third floor private banquet room provides a spectacular lookout over the Atlantic Ocean, Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. With its own restroom & bar facilities, it is perfect for wedding receptions, birthdays and corporate functions. Oceanic is a classic seafood house specializing in local seafood. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try steaks, chicken or pasta. OceanicRestaurant.com. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. 910.256.5551

REEL CAFE

For eight years, the Reel Café has been Wilmington’s premier restaurant and nightlife location, because it has something for everyone. Enjoy dining in our restaurant, live music in our courtyard Oyster Bar, dancing in the secondfloor danceclub or cocktails on the Rooftop Bar overlooking the Cape Fear River. We offer lunch, dinner and a late-night menu. Lunch has a variety of salads, sandwiches and steamers. Our dinner menu has a wonderful variety of burgers, sandwiches, pastas and steaks. We also have delicious seafood entrées and salads, or try the specials prepared daily by our chef. Whether it’s a delightful meal, live music or the downtown nightlife, The Reel Café is the place to be. Located at 100 S. Front Street, the Reel is also available for banquets and private parties. Call for details: 251-1832.

southern Hall’s Tropicana restauranT

Hall’s is a Wilmington tradition! Originally opened in 1901 as a drug store, Hall’s has been serving the Downtown community for over 100 years. We serve traditional Southern fare, including a classic breakfast with the accompaniments you’ve grown to love. Lunch includes a Southern buffet Monday-Friday with pork, chicken, all the fixin’s, and a special addition every day! Don’t forget our unique menu, which includes everything from specialty sandwiches to fried seafood. Most importantly, at Hall’s everything is fresh! Open Monday-Friday, 7am-2pm (buffet 11-2), and Saturday from 7am-12:30pm with breakfast and menu items only. 421 Castle St. 910-762-2210.

PINK PIG CAFE

Downtown Wilmington’s newest dining option has arrived! Serving breakfast and lunch all day, the Pink Pig offers a full menu featuring good ol’ fashioned cookin’ along with a few of our own innovations. For breakfast, try one of our tasty country plates or a sandwich stacked high with your favorite items. For lunch, try our already-famous Redneck Reuben, and you can’t go wrong with our real pit-smoked barbecue sandwiches. C’mon in try for yourself! Open Tues-Sat, 8am8pm, and Sun., 10am-6pm. 124 Princess St, Downtown. 910-399-6096 other sporting events. We have plenty of seating and a fun atmosphere for the whole family. In Racine Commons, 910409-9860.

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Fall Preview:

The encore Book Club’s fall season is underway

oon the leaves will turn and float silently to the ground. Pumpkins will begin to grow in the cornfields, and those anxious to wave farewell to summer will begin to plan holiday parties, crave vintage wine and, above all, yearn for gripping topics of conversation. One aspect instigating the positive expectations publishers have noted in rising book sales is the increase in book clubs. This fall publishers are counting on fireside clubs to turn around a dismal year. They are praying our whispers in the cold crisp air will grow into booming conversations and revitalize the literary craze. So, what does this mean for our book club? It means this gradual rise in interest and anticipation has motivated more authors to submit their work for our exclusive critical review. Here’s a first chance to reserve a seat in our autumn travel plans:

by: Tiffanie Gabrielse I Love A Man In Uniform In this moving, all-American memoir, critically acclaimed author Lily Burana details her life concerning love, war and the realities of what it’s like to be within a military marriage. Traveling down an unorthodox and poignant path that few writers dare, former exotic dancer and Playboy model Burana writes about her rebellious past that never would have suggested marriage to a straight-laced Army officer. Captivated by the uniform and intrigued by what may lie beneath, the couple takes part in a brief, pre-deployment City Hall ceremony. Soon after he leaves for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Burana is left alone with no support system and little knowledge of the vast, unforgiving world otherwise known as military life. Altering from harrowing emotion to

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the ironic details of life on base, Burana not only bares her heart and soul this fall but also personally looks forward to reliving the journey for club members only.

Southern Peril T. Lynn Ocean continues our beloved series of Jersey Barnes with her third installment, Southern Peril, released on July 7th. We’ll not only go deeper into Jersey’s and Spud’s unconventional relationship as father and daughter but also enjoy living vicariously once more through Jersey’s steamy liaisons with Ox. As if the deal couldn’t get much sweeter, T. Lynn looks forward to spoiling her fans with a signed copy—exclusive only to encore Book-Club members! Dead Weight Based on the true store of Daniel Cornelius “Nealy” Duncan, the last man hanged by the state of South Carolina, author Batt Humphrys opens our eyes to the beauty of Charleston, and the ugliness of the racial divide and struggle that still haunts the city today. Through transcripts of actual court testimony, we’ll partake in the fight for an innocent man’s life. An Unlikely Duke Change is the only aspect of life that does not change. When Chris McCabe agrees to travel to another dimension to prevent the death of a ranking nobleman, he doesn’t expect to be greeted with the man’s corpse. Nor does he expect to develop a strong attraction to the slain man’s widow, Helen Lattimore. Sparked by clubmember interest for women writers of the science-fiction genre, author Debrah Killeen compels us to start a second series for our book club. Her work will teach us about magic, power, life and death. Most importantly, it will teach us about the nature of people. The Monster Variations Someone is killing boys in a small town. The murder weapon is a truck, and the only protection is a curfew enacted to keep kids off the streets. But it’s summer. And for James, Willie and Reggie, the excitement of the sizzling night is reason enough to go against the rules. In this chilling and sharply perceptive debut novel by Daniel Kraus, a exceptionally seasoned writer who was once encore’s film critic, we’ll explore the choices boys grapple with and the revelations that occur as they become men.

Hos, Hookers, Call Girls and Rent Boys: Professionals Writing on Life, Love, Money and Sex In this collection of short memoirs, rants, confessions, nightmares, journalism and poetry, covering life, love, work, family and sex, best-selling memoirist David Henry Sterry will remind our book club that good writing is not about knowing words, grammar or being fluent in Chaucer. Rather, good writing is having that rare ability to tell the truth. Funny, terrifying, tragic and inspiring, this collection of oral history, whore war stories and social criticism is promised to be an unprecedented addition because it includes contributions of real accounts and unforgettable lessons from people of all walks of the sex-for-money world. Most notably, contributed pieces are authored by our own book-club favorite, author Shawna Kenney. Goat I first met author Brad Land at Wilmington’s Cucalorus Film Festival, and his story of courage has remained with me far after the festival lights faded. In his memoir about fraternity hazing and his relationship with his more confident younger brother, Land has received a lot of attention. We’ll travel with Land this fall as he takes us back to an evening where he was horrifically beaten and left to die, told in a simple straightforward manner. We’ll witness the hazing of the pledges, or goats, and realize how it became an excuse for sadistic brutality at the hands of men who claimed to be his “brothers.” Without out a doubt, we’ll be torn by opposing urges: one, to race through the pages to learn what happens, and, another, to enjoy with unhurried appreciation the artfulness of Land’s craft. The French Chef A timeless, sizzling-hot novel that gives perfect complement to the fall and definitely worth checking out aside from the titles in our summer travel guide is Juilia Child’s The French Chef. After all, one can’t deny there’s a certain need to reopen the mystery of authorship and gain a sense of understanding of where the work came from after an author’s death. Thanks to the film Julie & Julia, Julia Child is once again one the country’s most popular writers. Books from encore Book Club can be bought at Pomegranate Books, Two Sisters Bookery and Old Books on Front Street with a 15-percent discount for those who mention encore at the time of purchase.

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calendar Events WILMINGTON WINE/BEER WALK The Downtown Business Alliance is hosting the 2009 Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk on Sat., Sept. 26, 1pm-6pm. Buy tickets for $15 (or two for $25) at one of three locations: Bottega Art & Wine (208 N. Front St.), The Front Street Brewery (9 N Front St.), The City Club at de Rosset (23 South 2nd St.) or online at www.etix. com. On the day of the event, you must meet at one of the above listed starting points to receive your “Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk” ID wristband and map of the participating establishments. Walk (or ride the Trolley) to each venue and receive 2 wonderful samples of a specially selected wine or beer. All participants must be 21. Sabina Newman, 910-343-0122, sabina@dbawilmington.com, or www.dbawilmington.com. BATTLESHIP EVENTS Battleship Alive: 9/26, 8am-5pm, Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. Included in regular admission. 251-5797 Ext. 2046. • Fabulous Fantail Film Festival: 10/9. Friday evenings enjoy movies on the fantail (back deck) of the ship just like her WWII crew. Tickets are $1 and are only available at the door. Fresh popcorn & sodas are on sale for $1 each. 251-5797 Ext. 2049. • Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash: Carnival Festivities, 10/27, 5:30-8:30pm. 1st annual Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash now accepts sponsorships. Companies or individuals will have

where to be, what to do in Wilmington and beyond an 8 foot table with two chairs they can decorate in different Halloween themes; must provide candy for about 1500 plus people. Games can also be

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The 2009 Wine and Beer Walk takes place on the 26th at participating downtown establishments, including City Club de Rosette, Paddy’s Hollow, Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, Tre Benzios, Caprice Bistro, Costello, Fat Tony’s Italian Pub, 16 Taps. Union Cafe, Caffe Phoenix, Front Street Brewery, Firebelly. Orton’s, Olive Tree and Cape Fear Wine& Beer. Tickets are $15 or two for $25. Must get ID writsband at Bottega, Front St. Brewery or City Club the day of the event. offered at individual tables if extra spookiness is desired. Cost for sponsorship is only $50 for 3 hours of fun. Kids and families will be in costume. Bash will have numerous activities for the families including face-painting, bean-bag toss, going fishing, crafts, pictures, ghost stories and even a mini haunted house! Inflatable Bouncer on the Fantail! Sponsors contact Heather Loftin: 910-

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251-5797, ext. 3004 • Ghost Ship: Tour guides will take you through the ship as you learn who the ghosts can be and why they are still haunting the Battleship. Ghosts and Zombies (actors) are needed for “Ghost Ship” to volunteer. You must be available for 2-3 rehearsal nights, 1 media night, and show dates (8 evenings in all). No previous acting experience is required, but it is preferred. Must be 18 or over. Media night for Ghost Ship will be Oct. 13th. Ghost Ship show dates are: 10/16th-17th, 23rd-24th, and 30th. Just remember, the ghosts don’t care how loud you scream! $10 per person. Daily Hours: 8am-8pm. Highways 17/74/76/421 on Cape Fear River.910-251-5797, visitwww. battleshipnc.com POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION Poplar Grove’s Farmers Market open every Wed, 8am-1pm, through 12/16, rain or shine. Offering beautifully designed jewelry, clothing, fresh cut flowers and more.• CLASSES: Glass Bead Making, Sat. workshops: 9/26, 10/3, 10, 31, 11/14; Night classes, 10/19 & 20, 11/16 & 17, 12/7 & 8; Tatting, 9/24, 10/1, 8 (4-wk. class, Thurs.); Rug Hooking, 10/5, 12, 19 (3-wk. class, ea. Mon.); Mother & Daughter class, ages 12 & up, 9/26 (2-wk. class, ea. Saturday); Pilates, on-going, ea. Mon.; Fresh Christmas Swag or Centerpiece, 12/15; Introduction to Ponies and Riding for Children, ages 6-8, 9/22, 29, 10/6, 13, 20 (6-wk class, ea. Tues.; will also offer on Mon. if sufficient interest); Mosaic Mon, 9/28 & 10/5, 10am-2:30pm, ea. Mon. www.poplargrove.com or 910-686-9518, ext. 26. 10200 Rt. 17 N, Wilmington at Scotts Hill. www.poplargrove.com 910-686-9518 CAPE FEAL ITALIAN FESTIVAL Cape Fear Italian Festival, 9/269/27, Cross Creek Commons Shopping Center, Leland We’ll all be “paesani” for one weekend in September at the first ever Cape Fear Italian Festival.An organizing committee of spirited Italian-Americans along with the Wilmington Italian Heritage Society, Cape Fear Region, has been working for several months to get the Cape Fear Italian Festival off the ground. There will be live entertainment, games, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, books and authors, and food… lots of food. (It is an Italian Festival after all!)Among the tentative entertainment: A Dean Martin tribute singer appearing with the Wilmington Big Band, The UsedTo-Be’s, The Brunswick Big Band, The US Marine Band, Leland’s own “The Love Connection”, Wandering Minstrels, Our own very loosely structured and fun Italian Idol competition.There will be Italian card games, bocce and other games. Bugsy’s Cigars: 399-2923, www.bugsyscigars.com or www. ihscapefear.com HANOVER COUNTY BOOK SALE New Hanover County Public Library announce their fall Used Book Sale. Sale includes hardback and paperback books for adults and children, as well as CDs, DVDs, and videos. Located in the large meeting room and lobby of the Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Prices will range from $1 to $3 at the beginning of

the sale, and will drop every two days. On the final day of the sale all items will go for a dime apiece. Dates are; Sat. 9/26 9-5pm. Sun 9/27 11-5pm. 9/28-9/30 9-6pm and Thurs. 10/1 9-1pm. For questions call the Main Library Information Desk (910)798-6301. CYPRESS FESTIVAL See cover story of encore exchange, center.

BIRD FEST Enjoy birds and nature at Cape Fear Audubon’s annual Bird Fest. Catch the fall migration with local birders. Learn to garden for the birds. Buy native plants and learn how to compost for a beautiful garden. Discover the art of the Cape Fear Woodcarvers. Explore Airlie Gardens with Audubon & Airlie naturalists. Enjoy yoga with a bird theme. Get tips on butterfly gardening. Connect children with nature through special activities and exhibits. 9/26, 10-2pm at Airlie Gardens capefearaudubon.org

STROLLATHON 3rd anuual Wrightsville Beach Strollathon will be held 9/26 at Wrightsville Beach Park to raise funds for the Rett Syndrome Foundation to support research and family education. There will be music, food, a silent auction, games, animals, face painting, raffles and a 1 mile walk. Registration begins at 8:45 am. Rett Syndrome is a random genetic disorder that primarily affects females. There is no cure for Rett Syndrome.

SUNDAY SCENE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Be on the Scene at the “Sunday Scene” An Arts and Crafts Fair Featuring Riverfront Park Vendors, Sundays through 9/27, 4–8pm along Water St. Vendors showcase original handcrafted art, local musicians perform new and old favorites, artisans display photography, jewelry, handbags and more, with plenty of other family entertainment. For interested vendors: must have an Riverfront Park sales permit to participate in this program. For an annual fee of $50, Riverfront Park sales permits are granted to artists, crafters and musicians who agree to sell and/or create their art in Riverfront Park throughout the week. To learn if you qualify for an annual Riverfront Park permit, call Kim Adams: (910) 254-0907. Valerie Foote: (910) 251-0832 or vpfoote@earthlink.net

UNCW PRESENTS ARTS IN ACTION Mon., 9/28 feat. celebrated Japanese Taiko drummers, Nagata Shachu. High-energy percussion ensemble rejuvenates and reinvents the ancient art form of Taiko drumming by producing innovative and exciting new music. www.uncw.edu/presents. Season tickets are priced at $42 for non-UNCW students; $29 for UNCW students; $80 for UNCW employees and alumni and senior citizens; and $99 for all others. Choose-Your-Own-Series option offers 10 percent savings for ticket purchases to at least three different events at Kenan Auditorium. Individual tickets go on sale 8/19 with special savings for students and senior citizens. 962.-3500 or 800-732-3643, 10am-6pm, Mon-Fri.

TIDAL CREEK EVENTS Wed, 9/30, 6pm. Weigh Less, Live More w/Cortney Shallow. Lecture on how diets don’t work because they are too alienating, stressful, depressing, and restrictive. Learn how food along with family and friends, physical activity, spirituality and a satisfying career can help you weigh less and live more. • Fri., 10/2, 5pm. Alive @ Five. Free live music and wine tasting on the lawn. Low Victor Echo performs and Steve Gibbs of Arrant Wine Distributers will be pouring wine until 7pm. Bring chairs, blankets. Register for all classes at customer service: 7992667. Limited seating. tidalcreek.coop

WOMEN’S HERBAL CONFERENCE 5th annual Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference will take place 10/2-4, 2009 in scenic Black Mountain, NC, with special guest teacher, author,

and internationally renowned herbalist, Susun Weed. Lineup includes more than 30 teachers from around the Southeast and 50 classes on topics such as: Herb Walks, Tea Blending Secrets, Herbal Skin Care, Herbal Baths, Menstrual Health, Menopause, Women’s Wellness, Nutrition, Phytochemicals, HPV, Shamanic Breathwork, Talking Stick, Self Esteem, as well as art, dance, yoga, poetry, and more. Cost: $275, add. costs for meals, lodging, and intensives. www.sewisewomen.com.

RIVERFEST 31st annual Riverfest, 10/2-4, celebrates the river’s heritage, beauty, and culture. • Fri., 10/2: arrival of Meka II, a pirate replica ship that will be greeted with a cannon salute as it sails into the Downtown riverfront, 5pm. • Sat., 10/3: Events include the Classic Car Show (all day) on Market Street, a Shag Dance contest, and the 7th Riverfest Wakeboarding Competition, a Wham Bam Mini Skateboard Jam Competition, and a Rail Jam. Highly anticipated “Invasion of s the Pirates Flotilla” (a lighted boat parade: www. h invasionofthepirates.com) in the evening, followed y by a dazzling fireworks display and the Riverfest a Street Dance with music by the Florida-based rock e band “Smackhead.” • Sun., 10/4: Events include h the 19th Run the River 8K Race (8am), the Great h Waiter’s Wine Race, and the Antique Car Show . (all day, Market Street). Skateboarders and wakel boarders return. Kids rule at Riverfest with the return e of the pirate treasure hunt, costume contest, and pirate demonstrations by Cape Fear Cut Throats (1pm-4pm on the Riverwalk). There’s also the ever-popular Kidz Zone at the Cotton Exchange, e with free family entertainment and activities such s as face/hair painting, games, amusements, arts/ t crafts, clowns, rides, pirate performances, and e more. The Adventure Zone caters to older children e with martial arts and gymnastics demonstrations, n a rock climbing wall, and more (CFCC parking lot). m • Street fair. 200+ arts & crafts vendors selling . art and handmade crafts and 30+ food vendors serving festival edibles. Military and special exhibits are on display; visiting ship tours. Live s entertainment on main stage at Riverfront Park. , www.wilmingtonriverfest.com or 910-452-6862 .BACK DOOR KITCHEN TOUR l The Back Door Kitchen Tour is held during Riverfest s Weekend when the residents of the historic district , open their homes to visitors. Tour nine kitchens, r Sat., 10/3, 12-5pm; self-guided. Comfortable shoes k encouraged. Sample gourmet treats prepared n by local restaurants, served in select homes. A s painting of one of the houses featured on the tour o by local artist Larry Hovis will be raffled off at 5pm; t tickets, $5 each. Tour tickets, $15 in advance, and r $20 day of. 910-254-6300. : rRIVERFRONT FARMERS MARKET The Riverfront Farmers Market will be held every Saturday through 12/19, 8am-1pm downtown on Water St. Rain or shine. Awww.wilmingtonfarmers. o com 910-341-0079 n tDOWNTOWNERS NETWORKING EVENT e First Wed. ea. month, 5-6:30pm, Front Street . Brewery. Free appetizers throughout the networking W event, and free beer tastings at 6pm. Great W opportunity for people who live and work in the d downtown area to get to know each other! 9 N. n Front Street www.FrontStreetBrewery.com Several t downtown businesses & organizations showcased . at each meeting. Ellie Craig: 910-251-1935, or l ecraig7@aol.com 0

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y e2009 NC FOOSBALL CHAMPIONSHIP d The 2009 event takes place 10/2-4 at Breaktime d Billiards Sports Bar and Grill, 127 S. College g Road. Portion of proceeds goes to the Brigade • Boys and Girls Club. Registration is 4pm on the d 2nd and 11am on the 3rd, with various divisions s competing throughout the day, from novice to l expert, doubles to ladies and seniors. www. . bonziniusa.com for more information. Entry - fees: $5-$25. GOOD SHEPHERD RAFFLE Good Shepherd Center, 811 Martin St., has e announced their fall fundraising event as a k community wide raffle with the theme being , “Every Ticket Shelters a Homeless Family”. The

raffle is being held from 9/1-11/30 with the prize drawings on 12/7. Tickets are $10 each. Tickets, raffles, and prizes: www.goodshepherdwilmington.org, or 910-763-4424 x106.

group discounts. 910-962-3500. OF MICE AND MEN See page 8.

M U L L I G A N ’ S WA K E / I R I S H WEDDING Dinner theatre’s Mulligan’s Wake and Mulligan’s Big Fat Irish Wedding merge comedy, interactive theatre, high-end food, and an Irish Wake and Wedding. Runs 9/30, Roudabush Restaurant, 33 S. Front St., door opens at 6pm. $40 includes show, dinner, tax and gratuity. 910-232-6611 or porchtheatrecompany@gmail.com

PARROT HEAD BEACH SWEEP Pleasure Island’s 13th Annual Parrot Head Beach Sweep on Sat. 9/26 at 9am. Music provided as well as doughnuts, coffee and juice. Free parking until noon at Palms Lot. Sweep will start at Kure Beach Pier. Fri. and Sat., 9/25-26. Also be a fund-raiser of raffles and silent auctions to benefit the Red Cross with free entertainment from 8-12pm at Harbor Master Restaurant, Canal Dr. by the Marina. 910-392-2663 or piph.com.

ALWAYS...PATSY CLINE City Stage at Level 5 presents “Always...Patsy Cline” staring Traci Dinwiddie and Barbara Weetman and directed by Ted Swindley. Opens 9/30 and will run 10/1-4 and 10/711 Curtain opens at 8pm or 3pm for matinees. Tickets: $20/$22. For reservations: 910-342-0272. www. citystageatlevel5.com

DOCKSIDE 25TH ANNIVERSARY 9/26: Fun, music and food, starting with a paddle-board race, 8:30am (inquiries: James Bain, 910-2562752 or jamesbchef@gmail.com). Dunking booth, crab derby, cornhole tournament and shrimp-eating contest. Bands begin at 1pm; portion of proceeds benefit Surfrider Foundation, nonprofit organization.

THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO The Red Barn Studio Theatre, 1122 S. 3rd Ave., presents The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Alfred Uhry, directed by Linda Lavin with sets by Steve Bakunas and Shane Fernando. The Last Night of Ballyhoo features Barbara Wilder, Eleanor Zeddies, Cullen Moss, Rachael Moser, Lee Lowrimore, Isabel Heblich and Henry Philip Blanton. Performances are 10/1 through 11/29. Tickets are $23-25 dollars. For reservations: 762-0955.

BIG SWEEP 2009 Big Sweep 2009 Pier to Pier Beach Clean-up will be held Sat., 9/26, 9am12pm and will meet at the Carolina Beach location Boardwalk Gazebo. Will include raffle drawings, coffee, juice, Britts Donuts and a live DJ. Free parking at the Palms lot and the North End lot. Carley Neil: 910-458-2977. LIFE IS BUT A DREAM DREAMS presents “Life is But a Dream: An Evening of Art, Entertainment and Inspiration.” 10/9, UNCW’s Burney Center Ballroom. Drinks, dinner, dessert, live auction and art sale with entertainment by DREAMS’ talented young performers, with grown-up guest appearances by soprano Marva Mapson Robinson, pianist Donna Merritt and DREAMS founding artist, Gloria Crist. $50/person, 50 percent of Art Sale’s proceeds go directly to support programming at DREAMS, a high-quality free-of-charge arts programming for Wilmington’s neediest youth. (910)772-1501 or dreamscenter@ec.rr.com. Sponsorships also available. LATINO BOOK CLUB DRIVE UNCW’s Latino Book Club (http://people. uncw.edu/dasa/pages/latinobookclub.html) is launching a drive to help Hoggard, Williston and Mary C. Williams schools and their ESL programs, from August through November. Donate used children’s books at our various drop off locations: UNCW, 279 Leutze Hall, UNCW Executive Center 1241 Military Cutoff Road, UNCW Randall Library, Los Portales Supermarket at 914 S.Kerr Ave or Pomegranate Books at 4418 Park Ave. Order books from Pomegranate or online at amazon. com, or make monetary donations to www.unce. edu/fil/LBC.html. (910) 962-7684 or treolod@ uncw.edu CAROLINA CANINES The Power of 10 fundraising campaign now in

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THEATRE SEEKING DIRECTOR Brunswick Little Theatre, an allvolunteer community theatre, seeks directors for its 2010-11 season. Sherrill Jolly: jollys@atmc.net session: 10 supporters donating 10 dollars each to Carolina Canines.They, in turn, ask ten of their friends to do the same, who in turn ask ten more friends, creating a powerful wave of support and fundraising dollars. The goal of the 100-day initiative is to raise $60,000—the cost to train and place three service dogs. Carolina Canines’ is a nonprofit w/a mission to empower people with disabilities to achieve greater independence and an enhanced quality of life through the services of specially trained dogs. (866) 910-3647 or www. carolinacanines.org. AMERICAN RED CROSS The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross has launched a new program for the 2009 hurricane season, 100 Volunteers in 100 Days. The chapter needs more volunteers to help shelter, feed and support those people who could be affected by a hurricane. Provided health and safety classes: CPR/AED, First Aid, Babysitter’s training, and Pet First Aid. Volunteer or register for classes: arccapefear.org

Theater/Auditions

Time to cozy up to Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—the Little Women so many lit-lovers have come to adore, thanks to author Louisa May Alcott who wrote the classic story in the 19th century. Thalian Association is holding auditions for teh play, to be staged in November at Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage. Roles are needed for four girls, ages 11-17 and adults of all ages. Be there on the 28th and 29th, 7-9:30pm at 120 2nd Street, downtown.

LITTLE WOMEN Thalian Association holds auditions for Little Women, 9/28-29, 7-9:30pm. Roles for 4 girls, ages 11-17 and adults of all ages. No prepared material required. Production, directed by Laurene Perry, runs 11/12-11/22 at Hannah Block 2nd St. Stage; 120 S. 2nd St. in downtown Wilmington where auditions will be held. www.thalian.org PHANTOM Thalian Association presents the musical Phantom, based on the novel The Phantom of the Opera by Gerard Gaston with book by Arthur Kopit, music and lyrics by Maury Yeston. 9/24-27, Thurs/Fri/Sat, 8pm and Sun, 3pm. Directed and choreographed by Debra Gillingham with music direction by Jonathan Barber and starring Jamey Graves and Alecia Vanderhaar. Presented at Kenan Auditorium on the campus of UNCW. $25 VIP seating available; all others $20 w/senior, student and

Comedy

NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Nutt St. Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.: 9/25 and 26: Geoff Tate (Comedy Central). Shows 8pm; 7pm doors. Fri/Sat shows $10 at the door, $8 in advance (251-7881), and $6 for student/military ID.

COMEDIAN CHRIS THOMAS Comedy show at Wilmington Sportsmen’s Club presentingcomedian Chris Thomas: 10/3, 10 pm. Also featuring Comedian Grave Digger and Comedian Rondu Jackson. Opening act: T.W.S. BandEarly Bird tickets are $10 until 9/27.Advance tickets $15 - $20 at door. Wilmington Sportsmen’s Club at 1111 Castle St., 343-8977 or Johnson’s Groceries, 10th & Dawson, 254-0350.

PORT CITY PLAYERS IMPROV Port City Players (P.C.P) presents Improv Comedy at the Level 5 City Stage every Tues night. Doors at 9pm. Performing every Monday night at the Brown Coat Pub & Theatre! Doors at 9pm, tickets $5. myspace.com/comedyisadrug

Music/Concerts

MAYFAIRE’S MUSIC ON THE TOWN Join us every Friday evening on the Mayfaire event lawn behind Ulta and World Market from 6pm until dark for our free Friday night concert series. Jumpin Party Rentals will be out with 2 blow-up Jumping Castles, cotton candy and snow cones (for a fee); Giggles Drop-In Childcare will be providing arts and crafts for kids (every other week); Jones Landscaping & Maintenance will occasionally provide a Mayfaire hay-ride! And don’t forget, the Mayfaire businesses are open for business until 9pm. This event is also pet friendly, so it can be a real family affair. Band Schedule: 9/18 - Daniel Parish Band (Americana & Folk) • 9/25, Pantastic Steel. Paige McKenzie: 910-256-5131.

THE CAROLINAS DEANERY CHOIR Liturgical Music of the Orthodox Church sung in English by the Carolinas Deanery Choir at St Paul’s

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Episcopal Church, 16 N. 16th St, 9/26, at 7:30pm. Will be preceded by a service of Great Vespers at 6pm and an exhibit of icons. Both are free and open to the public. Call 910-805-0981 or www. wilmingtonoca.org CHAMBER MUSIC WILMINGTON CONCERT 9/27, 7:30pm at Beckwith Recital Hall, at UNCW. Tickets are 5 for $90, or $25/ticket. All star cast from NY to Paris comes together to perform music of the early classical master. Celebrating Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Pergolesi, including humorous interpretations by Igor Stravinsky and a newly composed song cycle form Barbara McKenzie based on the poetry of New Yorker, Samuel Menashe. Featuring one of NYC’s Opera’s solo cellists, Elizabeth Anderson, Paris’s Opera Comique’s principal flutiest, Nicolas Duchamp and celebrated American mezzo, Janine Hawley. 910-962-3500 or 800-732-3643 for tickets. BELVILLE CONCERT SERIES Free concert series from the Town of Belville. Lawn chairs and picnics welcome! Held on the lawn at Waterford Village Shoppes, HWY 17 S. Leland. 10/2: Tom Rhodes and the Rhode Squallers. 11/6: Painted Man. 11/7: Like Flint. LIVE AT THE LAKE CONCERT SERIES Fall concert series at Greenfield Lake Park in Downtown Wilmington. The mission of the series is to bring diverse entertainment to the area and raise money for Downtown-focused nonprofit orgs. Upcoming concerts include: Railroad Earth, 10/4. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Tix avail: www. greatergoodwilmington.com, Front St. Brewery, Moxie Floral Design, Tidal Creek Co-op, Yellow Dog Discs, Gravity Records. 3-pass tix/$50. NY METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE UNCW’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is presenting The Met: Live in HD at Lumina Theatre at UNCW with a total of 9 live performanes beginning 10/10. Ticket can be purchased/performance or for the entire season. Schedule: www.uncw. edu/metopera. Tickets: 910-962-3195.

Dance

7:30pm every Friday. $5 cover at the door, includes beginners lesson. Ramada Inn, New Carolina Lounge, 5001 Market St. Details: 790-8597.

WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB Wilmington Singles Club August Dance Schedule. All dances held at the American Legion, Post 10; 702 Pine Grove Dr. 9/4: DJ Robert Clemmons $8/10. 9/25: Southern Storm Band ($10/12). • 10/2: DJ Robert Clemmons ($8/10) Music 8-11pm. www. wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com. Ken Batchelor: 910-392-0718. LINE DANCING LESSONS City Limits Saloon hosts free linedance lessons every Fri., 8-9pm. Join us for free cover before 9pm and an opportunity to learn popular line dances. 28 S. Front St. 910-763-2336, www. hellyeahwilmington.com • www.myspace.com/ citylimitswilmington WILMINGTON SALSA CLUB Meets 8:30-10pm, Wed. Feat. Salsa, Bachata, Merengue w/ Dawn Cattaneo. Beginner through advanced, $10/person. Singles/couples welcome, ages 18 and up. 105 Wetsid Rd. (910) 471-6809. COUPLES TANGO & WINE Couples tango w/complimentary glass of wine for both at Cameo in Lumina Station, Eastwood Rd. Intro. class w/fun, pro, positive instruction. Continuing Wed., 7-9pm. BELLY DANCING Beginning and mixed-level bellydance classes every Mon. 6:30pm-8pm . $12. Firehouse studio, 1702 Wrightsville Ave. 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 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 ARGENTINE TANGO

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Art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights are a free monthly, featuring downtown galleries and studios: Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Port City Antiques, Montage Gallery at WHQR, New Elements Gallery, Peacocks Fine Art Atelier, Montage Gallery at 310, Golden Gallery, Acme Art Studios, Selectables, Una Luna, Burchetta Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, Creations By Justine Gallery & Studio and Wilmington Art Association. Self-guided tour,featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres, include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-related activities. 9/23, 6-9pm. ART-UNVEILING AT AIRLIE OAK Art Unveiling at the “Airlie Oak” at Airlie Gardens; 9/25; 6:30pm. $35/advance. $45/at the gate. www.ncazaleafestival. org. Tix also avail. at Azalea Festival office Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm. 5725 Oleander Dr., Suite B7 VISIONS OF YESTERDAY Golden Gallery presents “Visions of Yesterday” featuring memories of barns, houses and “filling stations” from Southeastern NC. Original watercolors by Mary Ellen Golden and photography by John W. Golden. Mary Ellen: 762-465. megolden@ ec.rr.com.

BODY PARTS ART Paralellogram presents Body Parts Art featuring works by Sullivan Dunn, Michal Wisniowski, Tien Chang, Jan Allen, Erika Moya, Scott Melville Gray and Katie Seiz. Opening party with the artists: 9/25, 7pm. Music provided by DJ Teknicolorninja and DJ Jack Nicholson; drinks provided by Wilmington Wine Shop; Snacks provided by Mother Earth; Special performance of the soon-to-be hit song, “My Body, My Friend” at 9pm. Paralellogram Art Gallery, 523 S. 3rd St., Wilmington. Exhibit runs 9/25-10/16. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat. 1-6pm.

DERICK CRENSHAW GALLERY Montage Gallery presents Master Artist Derick Crenshaw, a truly collectible artist, on 9/28 from 6-9pm. 310 N. Front St. Ste. 2, www/ montagefineartpublishing.com IVEY HAYES VISITS FARMER’S MARKET Southern artist Ivey Hayes comes to historic Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market 9/23, 9/30, 8am-1pm.This is a great opportunity to meet this wonderful artist in person and buy a signed print. Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17. Contact: Jeane Walker, 910-686-9518 ext. 22, jeannew@ poplargrove.com or www.poplargrove.com. PORTALS AT CAFFE PHOENIX “Portals” hangs at Caffe Phoenix, 9 S. Front St., features new art by Isabel Heblich and Darren Mulvenna throughout September. http:// facadedesign.org.

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SPECTRUM ART GALLERY Jewelry designer Patricia Daunis will be at Spectrum on 10/9 w/her jewelry and will be available to talk about custom designs.Wine and food provided 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd.; (910)256-2323

PLEASURE ISLAND PHOTO CONTEST Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is holding a photo contest. Winning photo will appear on cover of 2010 Pleasure Island Visitor’s Guide. Submissions must be of the area which includes Carolina Beach, Kure Beach. and Fort Fisher. CDs can be dropped off at Chamber

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Parallelogram will present its second art show at 523 S. 3rd Street on the 25th, Body Parts Art. Featuring works from Sullivan Dunn, Michal Wisniowski, Tien Chang, Jan Allen, Erika Moya, Scott Melville Gray and Katie Seiz, the opening reception is at 7pm, with wine and snacks, as well as music from DJs Teknicolorninja and Jack Nicholson. Exhibition hangs through October 16th.

REBECCA JONES AT DOUBLEWIDE GALLERY Recent works in encaustic on wood panel. Involves using heated beeswax to which colored pigments and damar varnish are added. Gallery open Fri., 4-8pm and Sat., 10am-4pm. Join the artist for the closing reception of her show on Fri., 9/25, 6-9pm. Doublewide Gallery, 110 N. Water St., Wilmington.

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to Cousins” exhibition through 10/1, 6-7:30pm. Will feat. costumes from the Dept. of Theatre’s productions of King John and Our American Cousin made and designed by Prof. Mark Sorenson and students.

CALLING ARTISTS Art for the Masses needs artists for its 11/21 event, where original, local fine art is sold for $250 or less. All proceeds going artists. $50 (for Creative Wilmington members) $80 (for nonmembers, but incl. membershiop) fee for table and advertising. Then, make the artwork, show up and sell it. 11/21, 10am-5pm. Setup is Fri.: 11/20, 3-8pm. Location: TBD. Reg. deadline: 10/1/2009, 5pm—first come, crist serve. Jenni Harris: aftm@creativewilmington. com or 910-251-9296. FROM KINGS TO COUSINS EXHIBITION UNCW’s Boseman Gallery presents “From Kings

offices or mailed to Aimee Zimmerman, 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach 28428. Must include name, address, phone, email, description, and location, must be of 4x6 size and a minimum of 300 dpi. Deadline is Fri. 10/9 by 5pm. Contact Aimee ZImmerman: aimee@ pleasureislandnc.org or 910-458-8434.

ART IN THE ARBORETUM Art in the Arboretum, 10/10-11, 10am-4pm. Two days of painting, pottery, sculpture and basketry at 6206 Oleander Dr. Exhibit and sale will feature live musical performances and on-site demonstrations by leading local artists. A plant sale to benefit the Ability Garden program will run both days. Annual fund-raiser helps support the Arboretum’s wide range of educational and public service programs. Artists interested in exhibiting their work can call 910-798-7670 for information.

ZIABIRD:INSPIRED JEWELRY Ziabird Studio Inspired Jewelry and Accessories, 1900 Eastwood Rd, Suite 9: Artist’s reception with Rhonda Wise Howard on 9/18, 5-8pm, a premiere of Barb Scalia’s new work on 10/2, 5-8pm, and a trunk show with Carol Hannah of Project Runway on 10/10, 12-4pm.

PAINT WILMINGTON 2009 11/14-12/31. Artists from around the country coming to Wilmington to paint the area’s marshes and trees in autumn. 11/14, the exhibition open to public 9am-6pm. “Paint Wilmington!” 2009 exhibit hanging thru 12/31. Walls Fine Art Gallery 2713 Wrightsville Ave. (910)343-1703. www.wallsgallery. com

PHOTO EXHIBIT AT FORT FISHER AQUARIUM NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher invites you to view “A Look at Life Through a Lens” photography by Matt Lettrich on display September-November in the new Spadefish gallery art exhibit.The exhibit showcases photographs of coastal landscapes with unique lighting and perspectives. Admission: $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 6-17. Free for: children under 6, registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. 9am-5pm daily; South of Kure Beach on U.S. 421. Contact: David Barney, 910-458-8257 ext. 245, Amy Kilgore or Emily Jones, 910-458-8257 ext. 211; www.ncaquariums.com. BOTTEGA ART GALLERY Bottega Art & Wine Gallery is having an opening reception for “Relevance” an exhibition of popular

culture in art on 9/25, 6-9pm. Artwork in on exhibit through 11/7. • Every Wed. 7-10pm Bottega Bar & Gallery hosts wine tastings and live jazz, bossa nova and 60’s pop standards from local musicians, Roger Davis and Ron Wilson alternating weekly with the Cellist Jude Eden and Jeff Sanchez from the Clams on guitar. Taste a variety of wines from around the globe every week while surrounding yourself with art and music. Sandy Perotto, 910763-3737, bottegagallery.com. 208 N Front St. CAPE SIDE MARKET Cape Side Market arts and crafts fair. Last Saturday of every month, 10am-4pm; Hanover Center. www. capesidemarkets.com PORT CITY POTTERY & FINE CRAFTS Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, w/ handmade, one-ofa-kind, 3-D art, crafts and more by jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans. Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5:30pm; Sun., 11-4pm. 307 N. Front St./7637111, portcitypottery.com

Museums NC AQUARIUM EXHIBITS: Albino Alligator at Fort Fisher—a new, rare jewel, approximately four years old, is five feet long and weighs about 23 pounds. EVENTS: Behind the Scenes Tour, $15/ adult, $13/ youth (8yo & up); Salt Marsh and Crabbing, ages 7+, $16.; Mommy and Me, adults and kids aged 1-3; Aquarist Apprentice, ages 10+, $17; Behind the Scenes Tour, $15/adult, $13/youth (8yo & up); Canoeing the Salt Marsh, ages 8+, $25; Dinner with the Fishes, $20 ages 6+, $5 ages 2-5. Pre-reg all events: ncaff.registrar@ncmail.net or 910-4587468. Event prices do not include admission, NCA members get a discount. Near the mouth of the CF River, on U.S. 421, less than a mile from the Ft. Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9am-5pm daily. Admission: $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 6-17. Free for children under 6; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. www.ncaquariums.com. BELLAMY MANSION MUSEUM One of NC’s premier architectural and historic treasures, built as city residence of prominent planter, Dr. John D. Bellamy. Antebellum architecture: a mix of Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Open for tours Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm; closed Mons. Guided tours on the hour; self-guided audio-tours also available. Current Exhibit: “African-American Architects and Builders in North Carolina.” Adults, $10; children 5-12, $4; group tours, $8 (20+ requires reservations). • What Is It Worth?: 9/27, 3-7 pm, $10. An informal antique & collectible evaluation clinic at the historic Bellamy Mansion Museum. Proceeds will support the mansion.This event features Cape Fear area antique dealers and experts who will share their expertise via mini-lectures at 3-5 pm in the period rooms and visitors’ orientation center.No musical instruments or weapons. 251-3700 ext. 104; www. BellamyMansion.org. LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages; historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models. Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. Admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634 or wrrm.org. CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Cape Fear Volunteers: This exhibit highlights the century of service the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross has offered

our region. Exhibit free w/admission. • Cape Fear Seashells: Explore seashells found along the shores of the Cape Fear coast. Exhibit free w/admission; closes 9/27. Museum open Mon. through Labor Day 2009. Summer hours are Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm • Hours: 9am-5pm Tues-Sat. and 1-5pm, Sun. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $5 special military rate with valid military ID; $3 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are always free. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sunday of each month. 814 Market St.

$100 prizes totaling over $100,000. Brad Fisher, 910-457-6964. www.usopenkmt.com

CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Kaleidoscope: Changing Views of the Permanent Collection. Feat. art from the Cameron Art Museum’s collection: paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs, furniture, decorative arts, from the museum’s permanent collection. Configuration will change through the year as individual works are rotated. • Winning IDEAs: Selected Product Designs 2008, through 10/25/09—Collection of International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) winners. Selections made by an int’l jury of professional designers and academics. • CLASSES: Yoga: Every Thurs.; 12pm; $5/members; $8/non-members. Exercises to enhance relaxation, breath control and meditation with Sara Jo Nelson. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat. Beginners welcome. • Tai Chi, Wed. 12pm. $5/members, $8/non-members. A slow, meditative form of exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health taught by Martha Gregory. Wear comfortable clothing. Beginners welcome. South 17th Str. and Independence Blvd. Regular museum hours: Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri.: 11am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday: 11am-5m. Members free;$8 nonmembers; $5 Students with valid student ID card; $3 Children age 2 -12 www.cameronartmuseum. com or (910)395-5999.

ADVENTURE PATHWAYS Adventure Pathways presents its fall programs. • Fishing Excursion, Wrightsville Beach. Sat., 10/3; 8:45am-11am. Inland bottom-fishing for flounder, bluefish and sea bass on the catamaran “Shamrock” to Masonboro Sound. Tackle, bait, license and guide are included. $30/adults, $15/ children 12 and under. •Paddling, Singletary Lake. Wed., 10/7; 8:45am-2pm. Explore one of Eastern N.C.’s famous “Carolina Bays.” Sandy bottom and relatively clear water. $20/person, $10 if you have your own kayak or canoe. •Shelling Trip, Masonboro Island. Fri., 10/16; 8:45am-11am. Discuss shell biology, shorebirds and barrier

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Now that the temperatures are cooling down, it’s the perfect time to take the little ones outside to learn about nature and enjoy its beauty. on the 28th and 29th from 10-11am, Halyburton park will host Little explorers: Animal Sight. A hike will be included to find some of the creatures that live within the park. the cost is only $3 and applicable for ages 2-5. 4099 s. 17th street

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. 303 West Salisbury Street. wbmuseum.com.

island ecology. $40/person. •Hiking Club, Raven Rock State Park. Mon., 10/19; 8am-4pm. A 150 ft. crystaline rock outcropping in Cape Fear River that marks the border of the piedmont and coastal plain. Trail is 2.6 miles. $10/person. •Paddling, Rice Creek. Wed., 11/4; 9:30am-2pm. Experience black water paddling right in our backyard. A great intro.

to one of the best paddling spots just minutes from downtown Wilmington. $20/person; $10 if you have your own canoe/kayak. •Mountain Biking, Blue Clay Park. Sat., 11/14; 8:15am-12pm. A guide will lead you on all the trails you dare to ride at this Castle Hayne park. Range from beginner to intermediate. Kids welcome with adult supervision. Two children’s bikes avail. for use. $10/person. •Hiking Club, Sugarloaf Trail. Mon., 11/16; 8:30am11:30am. 50 ft. high Sugarloaf Dune at Carolina Beach State Park is a landmark on the Cape Fear River. Trail is 3 miles. $10/person. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. (910)341-0836 or www.adventurepathways.com HALYBURTON PARK PROGRAMS Halyburton Park Programs:Preregistration is required for all programs. www.halyburtonpark.com or 341-0075 at 4099 S. 17th Street, Wilmington. • Yoga/Pilates:Wed/Fri morning classes at 9am. 341-3237. • Little Explorers: Animal Sight: 9/28, 9/29,10-11am,$3, ages 2-5. Learn all about animal sight at the park. Incl. a hike to find some of these animals. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS & REC Adult Flag Football League: Games are played on Sundays, beginning 9/13. • Tennis Lessons. Currently registering for group tennis lessons, adult, youth, and tot. Classes meet Mon/Wed at Tennis Courts at Wrightsville Beach Park. Adult, Youth ages 9-12, and Tots ages 6-8. • Yoga. Tues/Wed, beginning at 6:30pm. Meet in the Fran Russ Rec. Center • Pilates: Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:15-11:15am. Beginner Pilates on Tues/Thurs, 7:30-8:15am • Low Impact Aerobics. Mon/Wed/Fri, 8-9am and 9-10am. All ages welcome, catered towards Ages 60+. • Tone & Stretch. Tues/Thurs, 8:30-9:15am. All ages welcome, catered towards Ages 60+. • Boot Camp fitness class meets Tues/Thurs, 6-7am. • Cape Fear Jr. Cotillion. Lessons in ballroom and popular dance along with etiquette and social skills! Thurs. afternoons, 9/17–10/22. Grades 35th and 6-7th. Pre-reg. required. • Performance Club: Outlet for reativity. Structured theater

CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com.

Sports/Recreation HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS Oakdale Cemetery’s Summer Series Historical Walking Tours. Friends of Oakdale Cemetery will offer a Summer Series of Historical Walking Tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery. 9/26 Oakdale Cemetery, 10am-12pm. $8 cash/check. Members free. No advance reservations. Eric Kozen, Superintendent 762-5682 BIRD CLUB MEETING Wilmington Bird Club is having a pot luck picnic on 9/26, 4-8pm at Halyburton Park, Shelter #2, 4099 S. 17th St. Please bring covered dish, desser, and/or drink. Ces Erdman: cesnc1978@hotmail.com US OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT 31st Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament at Southport Marina is the largest king mackerel tournament in NC. 10/1: Reg., 10am-midnight; Karaoke & DJ, 4pm-8pm; Captain’s Meeting 7pm. 10/2-3: Fishing. 10/3: Fish fry, 3-7pm; Beach Boogie & Blues Show feat. DJ Rock & refreshments 4:30-7pm. First prize $25,000 for biggest mackerel;

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games, kids exercise imagination and perform. Tues. afternoons, 9/8– 10/27. Grades K-2nd and 3rd-5th. 10/15-11/12. Pre-reg. • Beginner Bridge Lessons. Thurs, 10am–12pm 10/15–11/12. Meets in the Fran Russ Recreation Center. Pre-reg. required: 910-256-7925 •Intermediate Bridge Lessons. Thurs, 12:30-2:30pm. 10/1511/12. Meets in the Fran Russ Recreation Center. Pre-reg. required: 910-256-7925.

Film INTERNATIONAL FILM DAY See cover story. SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES The Subversive Film Series shows films that explore various political, religous, social, and other issues,at 8pm, Sun. night, Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St. Open for submissions to any individual or group/organization. 7632223 or info@jugglinggypsy.com. • 9/27: The Story of God: Episode 1, The Universe and Everything—”The Story of God” is a 3-part video series feat. physician, professor and British Lord Robert Winston, exploring the origins of religion. Focuses on three Abrahamic faiths, and discusses belief in God in a scientific age. CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL Hailed as one of MovieMaker magazine’s “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals”. Call for entries:Seeking independent filmmakers and video artists. 35mm, various video formats. All genres. DVD entries: entry form, an uncommon animal fact and/or portrait, fee: $50, entry form: www.cucalorus.org or www.withoutabox.com. (910)-343-5995 or dan@ cucalorus.org. Sneak peek: Billy Was a Deaf Kid, Crying With Laughter, Easier with Practice, Entre Nos, Mississippi Damned and more to come! A final list of films, which will include up to an additional 50-60 films, to screen at Cucalorus 15, will be available in early October. Festival passes may be purchased at www.cucalorus.org. CINEMATIQUE OF WILMINGTON Cinematique of Wilmington presents their Sept. film series at theArchives Theatre in Historic Thalian Hall. • “The Girl from Monaco.” Film about a brilliant attorney who goes to Monaco to defend a famous criminal. Instead, falls for a beautiful woman who makes him a wreck. 95 min., Rated R for some sexual content and language. In French with English subtitles. 9/30-10/4, Wed-Sat 7:30pm., Sun. 3pm. Tix $7/person. Thalian Hall box office (910)343-3664 or www.etix.com. AUDITIONS FOR SWEEP UNCW Student Film “Sweep” is about an exadvertising hot shot who looks to rekindle his passion for life with the help of a metal detector. Casting needs men ages 25-40 and women 2035 to play lead roles. Send headshot and resume to Paul Rasp: 601 S. College Rd. CB#30609, sweep495@gmail.com or 919-244-5394. CASTING FOR KEEP SMILING “Keep Smiling” is a UNCW film about the president of a local optimist club and recent widower who wants his life to be normal again. Looking for men ages 9-11, 24-41 and 58-70 and women 28-35 for lead and supporting roles. Send headshot to Cameron Lockey: 3804 Peachtree Ave. or keepsmilingfilm@gmail.com.

Kids Stuff KIDS YOGA Kids Yoga w/Goo: 6-wk after-school program, Thurs., 4:15pm – 5:45pm, 9/24–10/29, ages 6-11. Wilmington Yoga Center, 5329 Oleander Dr., above Tidal Creek Co-op. Feat. theme built around postures and reinforced w/science and art activities. Parents: basic yoga class held in the room next door, 4:30-5:30. Pre-regi. rqd for kids yoga. $95, 6-weeks. Adult Basic yoga drop-in, $14. Stephanie “Goo” McKenzie: smckenzie@ wilmingtonyogacenter.com, 910-350-0234 or www.wilmingtonyogacenter.com. AZALEA FESTIVAL ART CONTEST The 63rd North Carolina Azalea Festival is excited to announce an art contest open to area children,

grades K-5. The winner’s artwork will appear on a variety of specialty items for 2010. Azalea Festival: 4/7-11/2010. Artwork must: be completed on 8.5 x 11 paper or larger, hard copy originals only. No watercolor or colored pencils. Entry deadline:10/16! Winner notified before November 1, 2009. Winner Receives: Recognized artist on a variety of 2010 souvenirs for the NC Azalea Festival •Ride with a celebrity guest in the NCAF parade Attend the 2010 Governor’s Press Conference in Raleigh to present Official Souvenir Artwork. 2 tickets to the Circus and a gift basket of NC Azalea Festival souvenirs featuring the winning artwork $50 Gift Card from Learning Express. 2nd Place Winner receives Artwork featured on Street Fair program cover and 2 tickets to the Circus. Finished artwork may be brought to the NC Azalea Festival office or Learning Express at Military Cutoff or Hanover Center. Students may present finished artwork to art instructor or any other individual designated by their school. 910-794-4650. TRICK OR TREAT UNDER THE SEA NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher invites businesses and organizations to sponsor booths at the 7th annual “Trick or Treat Under the Sea.” Event has been expanded to two nights: 10/28 and 29. Features indoor trick-or-treating for children from 5-8:30pm. Booth space is available for $75/day. Vendors may attend one or both nights. Sponsors decorate booths and provide enough treats for the several hundred children expected each night. Sponsors bring their own tables, decorations and power cords. Special Events Coordinator: Terry Bryant at 910-458-8257 ext. 218. www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. HALLOWEEN FOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Halloween for the Miss Castle Hayne Scholarship Program, lot 5601 Castle Hayne Rd. in Castle Hayne. Bring the family to the haunting; free trickor-treat for children, face painting, balloon animals, costume contest, music. Haunted Hayride for $5/rider, discount for costumed riders. No pets. Concessions for sale. Seeking local businesses to participate in free candy give-away; contact Pollyanna Likens (910)264-1812. ACE TENNIS PROGRAM Boys and girls, ages 8-18 years. old. All levels! Practices held Mon/Wed/Fri, 4:30-6pm. Games and practices held at tennis courts, Martin Luther King Center, 401 S. 8th St. 910-341-7803 or 910341-0057. WRIGHTSVILLE WATER TOURS Family Fishing: A bottom-fishing experience in the Masonboro Sound. Tackle, bait, guide and mate provided. Charters depart from Blockade Runner dock at 9am. Adult, $25; child, $15. •Sunset Island Cruises: A relaxnig 1.5 hour narrated tour of Harbor Island and Wrighstville Beach. Cruises depart 6:30pm daily from Blockade Runner dock. $25/passenger. •Birding Cruise: The Cape Fear Naturalist guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and barrier islands of Wrighstville Beach and Masonboro Island. A strong emphasis on shorebird identification and ecology, and coastal salt marsh function. 9/25, 8am. 9/29, 11:30am. $35/passenger. • Money Island Pirate Adventure Cruise: Great for unforgettable birthday parties. Relive the tales of the legendary pirates of NC: Capt. Kidd, Black Beard and Steade Bonnett. Join a costumed pirate storyteller on a narrated voyage of Money Island on the Intracoastal Waterway. Stories by Capt. Timothy Dillinger, author of “The Pick Pocket Pirate.” Thursdays from 3-5pm; private parties available. $30/adults; $20/kids. (910)2004002 for reservations. NC AQUARIUM OFFERS SCOUT DAYS At Kure Beach, Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to visit the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher during our Scout Days, which offers diverse programs that focus on an aspect of the marine environment. The programs are tailored to help scouts complete their patch or badge requirements. Costs are $15/Girl Scout, $12/Boy Scout, $8/adult •10/10, 9 am-4 pm:The Water Wonders program for Girl Scouts teaches troops the essentials about water education. •10/24, 9 am-1pm: Boy Scouts learn the basics of oceanography including the importance of studying marine environments

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with the Oceanography program. • 10/24, 1 pm5 pm: Boy Scouts are introduced to the role of an environmentalist in the Naturalist program by observing, identifying, and classifying local flora and fauna. •458-7468 or www.ncaquariums. com/fort-fisher/programs/scout-programs.

Lectures/Readings ARCHITECTURE LECTURE: THOMAS PHIFER Cameron Art musuem will hold an illustrated lecture by Thomas Phifer. His work in progress currently

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Charlie McGee will teach an art class at Poplar Grove Plantation, working with acrylics, polymer clay and highdefinition paints. All levels are welcome to join, ages 16 and up, on 9/25, 10/1 and 10/8, from 6-8pm. It’s $60 a session, and a supply list is provided for each project. Register ahead of time, please: (910) 686-9518, ext 26. www.poplargrove.org includes a new building and sculpture park for the NC Museum of Art in Raleigh and other building throughout the country. Admission is $10 or free to CAM or AIA members. Daphne Holmes: 910-395-5999x1007 or daphne@ cameronartmuseum.com. SYNERGY COMMON READING PROGRAM UNCW freshman were given a copy of “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier” by Ishmeal Beah when they arrived at school as part of the Synergy Common Reading Program. Various events will be happening ffree to the public that coincide with this book. Thurs. 10/1: A lecture entitled “Prelude to ‘A Long Way Gone’: Africa’s Geography, Culture and History” will be givn by UNCW faculty in the Dobo Hall, Rm. 103, 6:30-8pm. Thurs. 11/5: World ACTion Festival will take place in the Burney Center and courtyard, 11:30-1:30pm. www.uncw.edu/commonreading/events.htm OLD BOOKS Scrabble and Mah Jongg will resume in September: Monday nights @ 6:30. All ages and skill levels are welcome! • Knit Wits, an ongoing crafting group open to all skill levels every Tues., 6pm - 8:30pm • Whodunnit? Wedunnit! New Mystery Thriller Book Club Forming. Meetings once a month. 22 N. Front St. 763 4754. OldBooksOnFrontSt.com

Classes/Workshops CHEF FOUROS COOKING CLASSES Chef Alexis Fouros, author of Feast for the Gods, teaches cooking classes at Poplar Grove Farmers Market.9/23, 4 Course Dinner for 6 Under $6/Person; 9:30am-12:30pm. $25/ person per class. Reg.: (917)969-2430; www. feastforthegods.com. EMPIE PARK TENNIS CLINICS Empie Park, 3300 Park Ave., behind SteinMart. Pre-registration is required for all clinics. $75/ participant; $50/city discount card holder. • Kids’ Clinics: Pee Wee, ages 4-8, Saturdays, 10/311/7, 9-9:45am. Junior, ages 9-16, Saturdays, 10/3-11/7, 10-10:45am. • Adult Clinics: Beginner, Thursdays, 9/24-10/29, 7-8pm. Intermediate: Thursdays, 9/24-10/29, 8-9pm. (910)343-3682 www.wilmingtonrecreation.com RED CROSS SAFETY TRAINING American Red Cross offering safety training courses. • Adult CPR w/ First Aid 9/29 • CPR for the Professional Rescuer 9/28. Class locations provided upon reg. 910-762-2683 or arccapefear.org

SIX WEEK BEGINNERS’ FENCING CLASS 10/6-11/10, 6:30 pm: The Cape Fear Fencing Association (CFFA) will offer its next beginners’ fencing class in October. Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, the six-week class will be held Tues. and Thurs. evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm and costs $40. At the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. Head Coach Greg Spahr: 799-8642 or www.capefearfencing.com.

ONE STROKE PAINTING Fast, fun painting technique taught by Charlie McGee at Poplar Grove Plantation. Class will feature working with acrylic paints, polymer clay and high definition paints. For all levels ages 16+. 9/24, 10/1, 10/8; 6-8pm. $60/session. Supply list provided for each project. Reg.: (910)686-9518 ext. 26; www.poplargrove.com.

TRANSITION LIFE COACHING Life coach and empowerment expert Christine Leneskie is returning to Wilmington to lead women from the Wilmington area interested in moving their life forward in body, mind and spirit through a new group experience. Participants do not have to be survivors of domestic violence. Ms. Leneskie will be coming in once a month for two hours to help those women interested in setting goals to move their lives forward at no charge. Child care provided first come first served basis. Volunteers needed: 910-392-8180 or 1800volunteer.org. Dates: 10/13, 11/10, 6-8pm. Global River Church all Purpose Building on 4702 South College Rd.

SUNNIE PENNINGTON ACTING WORKSHOPS Sunnie Pennington teaches adult and children’s acting workshops. • Adult Acting Workshop. Work with relating, responding, reacting, sight reading, cold reads, all aspects of auditioning. Every Sunday, 4pm-7pm. • Children’s Acting Workshop. Work with relating, responding, reacting, sight reading, cold reads, all aspects of auditioning. Every Monday, 4pm-5:30pm. Workshops held at 1316 Spot Lane, Carolina Beach. Contact Sunnie Pennington at (910)477-0515, sunnie@sunniepennington.com, or www.sunniepennington.com.

Clubs/Notices

TENNIS CENTER CEREMONY A Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place at 10am at Empie Park for the Althea Gibson Tennis Center. 3405 Park Ave. joint City/County project funded by the 2006 Parks and Greenspace Bond. Althea Gibson moved to Wilmington in 1946 to attend high school and to work on her tennis game with Dr. Hubert A. Eaton. She was a trail-blazing athlete who became the 1st African American to win Wimbledon, the French Open, the Australian Doubles and the US Open in the late 1950’s. Tara Duckworth: (910) 341-4612.

CASTLE HAYNE ELEMENTARY OPENING New Hanover County will hold a grand opening celebration for Castle Hayne Elementary, 4416 Holly Shelter Rd., on Fri., 9/25 at 10am. Board members, administrators, Castle Hayne Elementary faculty, staff, PTA and community members will participate in the ceremony. Students will provide entertainment and the event will conclude with a reception and tours. Margaret Dickens: 910-602-4970.

CFCC NEW COSMETOLOGY SALON CFCC’s cosmetology program has opened doors to the brand-new salon in Castle Hayne. Program previously located downtown Wilmington in converted metal building recently moved to new classroom building at CFCC’s North Campus on Blue Clay Rd. Salon is used by students for the hands-on portion of the program which offers 3 dozen services in hair styling, manicures, pedicures and facials. Salon takes appointments and walkins. www.cfcc.edu/cosmetology/services.html. (910)362-7352 for appt.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB The club meets the third Wed. of each month, Sept. thru June @ 7:30pm UNCW campus in the Cultural Arts Building. www.capefearcameraclub. com or www.creativewilmington.com. Jerry Guba 392-2559.

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