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connecting to our food:

Copper Guinea Farm and Kitchen introduces ‘The Salad Fork’

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news & views ....................4-8 4 live local: Gwenyfar finds someone who’s taking Live Local in a tastier direction: with beer!

on the cover hOME GrOWn pgs. 32-33 We interviewed Molly rousey about her farm and her new CsA, the salad Fork, available now to Wilmingtonians.

April 22nd is Earth Day. Many folks plan on celebrating, whether by planting a tree or their own garden, or by heading to one of Wilmington’s many festivities and events taking place. Read Bethany Turner’s list of to-dos in the area on pages 36-37. Also, Earth Day is 365 days a year for Molly Rousey, a local farm owner of Copper Guinea Farm and Kitchen. Shea Carver interviewed Rousey about the sacrfice and work it takes to keep the land fruitful, and how she’s bringing her harvest to Wilmingtonians’ tables. Photos, cover and inside, by Sue Cothran and Chuck Cothran.

FrEE tICkEts! If you’re not already an encore fan on Facebook, you should be! We’re running a contest on encore’s Facebook page that is simply quite awesome. Also include which show you would like to go to, and we’ll enter you in our contest to win a pair of tickets to the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. We’ll be randomly selecting the winner from the comments one week prior to concert dates. Don’t forget to tell your friends either.

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The 10th annual Paw Jam is coming up May 7th, and encore will be raising funds for it as part of our annual Pet Cover Contest. All you have to do is this: Send us a hi-res photo of your pet, preferably via e-mail, at least 200 dpi, 8 x10 or 1600 pixels wide, by April 22nd at 5 p.m. Or

you can snail-mail us a hard copy, but please note: We will not return photos. Send in a $10 donation to PAWS of NC, mailed to encore, c/o Pet Cover Contest, PO Box 12430, Wilmington, NC 28405. We’ll choose our winner to showcase on the cover of the May 4th Paw Jam edition, along with an interview, too. Runners-up will also be presented inside the mag.

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6 op-ed: Tiffanie Gabrielse had her own reservations about Michelle Obama’s visit to Camp Lejeune; find out how the First Lady’s speech affected the military wife.

8 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd reveals the latest odd stories.

artsy smartsy ................10-25 10 theatre: Gwenyfar Rohler reviews the return of Guerilla Theatre’s ‘Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog,’ which makes its final run this weekend.

hIstOrICAL FICtIOn COntEst

15-16 art: Rachael Carscaddon takes a look

The 21th annual Short Fiction Contest, sponsored by the Historical Society of the Lower Cape Fear and encore, is now open.

Stories must be based on historical events or regional lore, and reflect the character, culture and history of the Cape Fear area (Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover counties). Any NC writer is eligible to submit one story, which should be original, unpublished and limited to 10 double-spaced pages. Entries judged based on literary merit, historical accuracy and suitability for a general audience. The top entry will win $100 in cash, and second and third place will win $50 each. Top entries will also be published in encore throughout the summer.

Entrants should submit three copies of the manuscript. The author’s name should not appear anywhere on the manuscript. A separate cover page should give author’s name, address, phone number and the title of the work. Manuscripts will not be returned. The deadline is 4/29. Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society on 5/15. An entry fee of $20 is required. Make checks payable to the LCFHS. Mail entries, marked Short Fiction Contest, to the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society, 126 S. Third St, Wilmington, NC 28401.

at local metalsmith Jeff Bridgers’ latest work at Crow Hill; Lauren Hodges interviews Melissa Wilgis about her photography, showing at Old Books on Front Street as part of downtown’s Fourth Friday Gallery Walk.

17 gallery guide: Find out what exhibitions are hanging at local galleries.

18-19 music: Patti Wilson takes a look at one of the better shows taking place tihis week: Alejandro Escavado at Soapbox; Sarah Crandall interviews the band members of Wolfe Gang, playing The Rusty Nail this weekend.

20-23 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

25 film: Anghus is not a fan of ‘Your Highness’

grub & guzzle............... 26-33 26-30 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide!

32-33 cover story: Shea Carver interviews Molly Rousey of Copper-Guinea Farm about her latest addition, The Salad Fork, to her CSA program.

extra! extra! ..................34-47 34 books: Tiffanie Gabrielse interviews poet Steven Roberts about his work.

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Applying the concept to beer Ted Roberts made a New Year’s resolution to drink only craft beers, like Asheville’s Highland Gaelic Ale. Courtesy photo.

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the general store than at Walmart, the people that brew their beer without the opinions of shareholders and corporate bureaucrats being forced into the process of something that has been treated like art in the past. There’s a reason that smaller brewers are called craft brewers.

This was already on my mind when I saw the documentary “Beer Wars” late last year. The film covers the differences in the way smaller brewers and the large companies (InBev and MillerCoors). I’ve worked for a massive corporation, and I’ve worked for small local businesses. I don’t buy goods from the massive corporation I worked for because I don’t want to support what they do, having seen it from the encore: So, what is your New Year’s resolution, ex- inside. “Beer Wars” and the other sources of information for me have caused me to apply that opinion actly?

Ted Roberts (TR): To not purchase beers owned/ to beer as well. brewed by, and therefore not give any money to, [large corporations]. As someone who supports lo- e: How hard has it been? cal/regional breweries and someone who is quite TR: Honestly, it’s been fun so far. I feel better knowproud of the breweries within our great state, I felt ing more about the brewers that make the beer I like this would be a good goal. I do what I can to sup- drink. . . . one fantastic thing about living in this area is port smaller businesses in other aspects of my life, that we have some great breweries owned and operated in North Carolina. Duck Rabbit and Highland are so why not with beer? amazing, and the majority of the places I would even consider buying beer from carry them. e: What led to this?

I feel better knowing that the money I spend is helpTR: For quite some time I have worked at the Juggling Gypsy. The Gypsy prides itself on its beer se- ing out smaller brewers and factoring into the statislection; while we do serve products owned by the tics that owners look at to decide where their money large behemoths, they are never what you will find on goes. The difficult part is finding out certain things special, and any bartender will try to suggest a better about breweries I like. I used to drink a lot of beer version of whatever domestic beer you might try to from Leinenkugel’s, a Wisconsin brewery that had order. This is both to promote the small craft brew- been family owned since 1867. I knew they had been ers and because the quality of domestics is generally around that long, but I did not know until recently that low. In the same way that you get better service at they were bought out by Miller in the late ‘80s. ne Of the mOre interesting aspects

of the Live Local challenge has been the responses that people in the community have. Rather unexpectedly one night, while having a drink at the Soapbox, my friend, Ted, turned to me and said, “So you know your local thing? I’m doing that with beer.” Needless to say this nonsequitur got my attention.

“What?” I responded.

“Yeah, I’m not drinking corporate beer this year; it’s my New Year’s Resolution.”

Needless to say, Ted expanded upon his plan.

Here is what he had to say.

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e: Has our community benefited?

TR: From my decision? I’m not in a place to say. But any community benefits when people that are doing something locally recognized. During the same time period that I’ve started trying to do this, I have seen a friend of mine try to start homebrewing. Based on my own research about the subject, I’ve discovered others who were making their stuff at home before I came across this concept. Maybe the community has benefited, but I think I’ve benefited more by discovering more about my own community. e: Where do you find beer that meets the criteria?

TR: I definitely must mention Cape Fear Wine & Beer and Satellite. I know there are other bars around town with a good selection but those are the main two that really have what I want—a product that is close to home, either in location or in the heart of the product being sold, and a staff that cares just as much as the people that made the product and the people that buy the product. Front Street Brewery is an obvious choice, since they brew beer less than two miles from my apartment. e: Suggestions for others who might want to get started?

TR: Make a list of the beer you already drink. Do some research on the Internet and find out who owns the breweries that make those beers. You will be surprised by some of it. Go to places like Cape Fear Wine & Beer, or spend some time on beeradvocate.com, and you will find a different approach to what you already like made by a craft brewer that will probably taste much better.

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Joining Forces enforces military support, not gravy-boat warmer sales

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ast week i may have had a brief

lapse of patriotism. I scoffed at the fact that our First Lady, Michelle Obama, was coming to Camp Lejuene, where my husband and I are stationed. I was already upset my husband had to report to duty his one day off to help with security. The thought of listening to a speech by someone who has no experience as a dependent furthered my foul mood.

“Way to be patriotic…” encore editor Shea Carver told me. It made me pause.

I’m patriotic 24 hours a damn day and twice on Sundays when Eric’s deployed, I thought.

Then, I chilled out, had a Milano cookie and reconsidered my apprehension toward the scheduled speech. Why was I so bitter about her visit? Isn’t this what we all want? Action made by Washington to connect and hear those they serve! Why do we, as Americans, bitch when officials attempt the effort—and bitch again when they don’t? They can’t win.

Ultimately, Shea had a point.

I wasn’t waving my flag high in the air, and I should have been regardless of my political standpoints. So, I dusted the dirt off, cleaned

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by Tiffanie Gabr e.gov/ www.whitehous joiningforces out my ears, gave the respect our First Lady deserved and listened.

Before 3,000 members of our military and their spouses in the Goettge Memorial Field House located on Camp Lejeune, Dr. Jill Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama, accompanied

by General James Amos, the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Major General Carl Jensen, the Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations East, spoke about one highly sensitive topic: military families. Part of a planned two-day tour, Dr. Biden and Obama picked Lejuene as their first stop to kickstart their country-wide campaign for the new program, “Joining Forces.” According to The First Lady’s speech and the Joining Forces website, www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces, the new initiative, launched last Tuesday in Washington, D.C., will take aim at educating, challenging

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RALLY FOR SUPPORT: Mrs. Obama spoke to the military and their families at Camp Lejeune last week about ‘Joining Forces.’ Courtesy photo.

and sparking action from all areas of society to ensure military families receive the support they have very much earned. Among the companies mentioned were Sears, K-Mart, SAM’s Club and Walmart.

“We’re going to focus on things that military families like yours have told us that you care about most,” Obama promised. “Things like employment and education and wellness and mental health. We want this country to know how extraordinary you are.”

Whether it was through job creation for veterans, raising awareness in schools for children of deployed parents or simply helping a neighbor shovel snow, Mrs. Obama urged everyone to mobilize support for the people our troops care about most: their loved ones left on the home front. However, the chatter coming from many after the speech consisted of doubts. Some viewed it insincere; others made clear this “new” initiative to take care of military families isn’t new at all and has been taking place for decades. In fact, many insist the speech was nothing more than a horseand-pony show meant to divert attention away from the near government shutdown that would have left our service members and their families without pay.

No matter which point one argues or defends, I’ll be honest with you: I think there’s something within Mrs. Obama’s words we can all find value in—to help give the silent ranks a more powerful voice and presence. The challenges and struggles spouses face within civilian communities should no longer be viewed

as taboo. It’s OK to admit we have issues with the various battles that surround us, both domestic and abroad. Most importantly, it’s alright to seek and accept assistance. And, damn it, it feels good to be heard and acknowledged.

Consider the phone call I made to K-Mart inquiring about their role with the Joining Forces initiative.

At first, I was hunting for information about their participation in the program. Yet as I was waiting for Heather (the associate with whom I was speaking) to gather information, she said something that rerouted my focus. I asked, “Do you know of any military spouses within your area?”

“No, I don’t know. I never thought to ask and I don’t think it’s appropriate to discuss my personal life on K-Mart’s time,” she said.

It blew me away.

Then, as if I was encroaching on private territory, she switched gears. “Would you like to purchase an electric gravy and sauce warmer?

They are on special today from $20.99 to $24.99.”

It’s this lack of effort and concern that I believe the campaign could—if it’s not smoke and mirrors—really change. It could take the Heathers of society and make them more obligated to become aware. No matter Democrat or Republican, Joining Forces could make everyone more involved and provide a national platform military families and spouses (not just the troops) need. It was also flattering to hear the First Lady state our community, my community, of eastern North Carolina a fine example for the rest of the United States to follow when it comes to support. (Maybe Lowe’s and Home Depot in Jacksonville will advertise their 10 percent military discount now?)

In the end, here’s what I gained out of listening: I was reminded that I’m not the only one that has a bad day or two, or three, in this crazy life we call “Dependenthood.” It also inspired me to take a minute and really recognize those who have made my husband’s stressful tours a bit easier: my neighbors. Thank you for helping me with the little things: mowing my lawn, taking out my trash and calming me in a midnight nervous fit.

While I’m at it, I’d like to thank the cashier at Food Lion for always inquiring about my day and how my husband is. And I’d also like to thank Heather. No matter how upset I am toward the current administration or the fact that my husband is continuously called in on his day off, you, darling, are the best example why we should all come together and support anything positive geared toward the troops and their families. And, no, I don’t want a sauce and gravy warmer for $20.99. My neighbor is letting me borrow theirs.

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NewsoftheWeird LEAD STORY A tank and several armored vehicles with dozens of SWAT officers and a bomb robot rolled into a generally quiet Phoenix neighborhood on March 21, startling the residents.

Knocking down a wall, deputies raided the home of Jesus Llovera, who was “suspected” of running a cockfighting business, and, indeed, 115 chickens were found inside, but Llovera was alone and unarmed, and his only previous connection to cockfights was a misdemeanor conviction in 2010 for attending one. “We’re going to err on the side of caution,” said Sgt. Jesse Spurgin. Adding to neighbors’ amazement was the almost-fanciful sight riding in the tank of actor Steven Seagal, who had brought his “Lawman” reality TV show to Phoenix.

The Entrepreneurial Spirit Product Giveaways: New sign-ups for higher-end Dish satellite TV systems at the Radio Shack in Hamilton, Mont., also receive free Hi-Point .380 pistols or 20-gauge shotguns (after passing a background check, paid for by the store). The owner said his business has tripled since introducing the

premium in October. Bobblehead dolls may be popular baseball giveaways, but as part of the local “Green Sports Alliance” demonstrating concern for the environment, the Seattle Mariners announced in March that for several games this season, fans would get free bags of compost (made from food and other items discarded at Mariners games).

It started as a class project at Brown University, but after a launch party on March 19 (and a sold-out first run of 500), Julie Sygiel’s Sexy Period menstrual-leak-fighting panties are on sale ($32 to $44, depending on the style “cheeky,” “hipster” or “bikini”).

Sygiel said “sexy” is less to suggest sensuality than to help women cope with the time of the month when they feel “not at (their) best. We want to banish that moment.”

A Chinese Capitalist’s Learning Curve: In the early hours of the destruction at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant in March, rumors abounded that millions of people might need iodine products to fight off radiation. A restaurateur named Guo in Wuhan, China, seeing the price of iodized table salt rise dramatically, cleverly cornered a market with 4 1/2 tons of it, trucked to his home, where it

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filled half the rooms. According to a March 25 China Daily report, the price has returned to pre-Fukushima levels much less than what Guo paid, and he can neither return the salt (lacking documentation) nor sell nor transport it (lacking the proper licenses).

Weird Science From a March Discovery.com report: “Forty million years ago, a female mite met an attractive partner, grabbed him with her clingy rear end, and began to mate just before a blob of tree resin fell on the couple, preserving the moment for eternity.” The resin-encrusted mites were discovered recently by researchers from the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology (who noted that, in those days, the female dominated mating, but that evolution has reversed that role).

Medical Marvels: Supatra Sasuphan, 11, of Bangkok, was recently noted as the world’s hairiest girl by the Guinness Book of World Records for her wolf-like facial hair as one of only 50 people in history to be recorded with hypertrichosis. Though she has of course been teased and taunted at school, she told a reporter in February that the Guinness Book recognition has actually increased her popularity at Ratchabophit school. According to a team of University of Montreal psychologists, a 23-year-old man, “Mathieu,” is the first documented case of a person wholly unable to feel a musical beat or to move in time with it. The scientists report for an upcoming journal article that Mathieu sings in tune but merely flails with his body, bouncing up and down much more randomly than do people who are merely poor dancers.

From the September 2010 issue of the journal Endoscopy, reported by three physicians at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia: A 52-year-old woman undergoing a routine colonoscopy was shown on the screen to have a cockroach in her traverse colon. A literature review revealed no previous cases of cockroaches (but, e.g., ants, wasps, bees). Though the cockroach was not welcome, the doctors acknowledged that in some other countries, they are delicacies.

Scientists Just Wanna Have Fun: A team of whimsical researchers at the University of Osaka (Japan) Graduate School of “Frontier Biosciences” has produced a strain of mice prone to “miscopying” DNA making them susceptible to developing sometimes-unexpected mutations, such as their recently born mouse that tweets like a bird. Lead researcher Arikuni Uchimura told London’s Daily Mail that he had expected to produce, instead, a mouse with an odd shape, but the “singing mouse” emerged. Previously, the team produced a mouse with dachshund-like short limbs.

Leading Economic Indicators People With Too Much Money: During New York City’s Fashion Week in February, “fanny packs” made a comeback (though certainly not under that name), according to a Wall Street Journal report, ranging in price from a $325 Diane von Furstenberg to an Hermes “Kelly Bandeau” model, expected to sell for $4,675. An unidentified “coal baron” in northern China purchased an 11-month-old, 180-pound red Tibetan mastiff recently from a breeder in Qingdao for the equivalent of about $1.52 million. “The price is justified,” said breeder Lu Liang. “We have spent a lot of money raising this dog, and we have the salaries of plenty of staff to pay.”

What Federal Cutbacks? In March, DailyCaller.com, combing federal government job announcements, found more than 1,000 in Washington, D.C., including a Facebook manager for the Interior Department ($115,000 annually), a student internship at the Housing Finance Agency ($48,000) (the same salary as being offered by the Pentagon for mailroom clerks), and managers of equal-opportunity employment programs at the Peace Corps ($155,000) and the Transportation Department (almost $180,000).

Smooth Reactions A suspicious wife (who lives apart from her husband because of work requirements) flew to the couple’s principal home in Wilmette, Ill., on March 4 and, finding her husband’s new girlfriend’s clothes hanging in their closet, scissored out the crotch area of all her pants, doing about $2,000 in damage, and leaving the remnants in the driveway before returning to her East Coast home. According to police, neither the husband nor the girlfriend chose to file complaints, and the case is closed.

Least Competent Criminals Clever, But Didn’t Think It All the Way Through: Daryl Davis, 30, was arrested in Springfield, Pa., in March and charged with stealing a pickup truck off of a dealer’s lot.

According to police, Davis had carefully forged an owner’s credential for the truck at another dealership and obtained a “duplicate” key, allowing him to drive the truck off the second dealer’s lot. However, when he made the original bogus credential, he had used his own name and photograph and was easily tracked down. LaShay Simmons, 22, was charged in March in Houston with theft of about 250 Sprint phones by (according to police) ordering 10 to 20 phones at a time under the names of legitimate businesses, but then calling Sprint back later to change the delivery location. However, she always made the callbacks using her own easily traceable Sprint phone.

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Wilmington never ceases to amaze me. From Shakespeare in the Park, to over-the-top musicals, to original scripts or avant-garde experimental theatre, one can see it all here. Guerilla Theatre, in conjunction with Pineapple Shaped Lamps, is presenting, for the second time, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-along Blog.” And it makes its final run this weekend at Brown Coat Pub and Theatre. In the Wilmington-theater-scene continuum, this would be an experimental, low-budget musical. By that I mean it doesn’t have the large production numbers as seen at Thalian Hall or City Stage. Nor does it have a live band. What these kids do have: sheer enthusiasm!

This production really embodies that Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland’s “Let’s Put on a Show!” feeling. Joss Whedon, of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” fame, created the web-based mini-series during the writer’s strike in 2008. He financed the production himself for $200,000. Brown Coat raised $1,076 on Kickstarter a month or so ago to redo the production, for which they had first official rights to produce live in a theatre setting.

The show opens with Dr. Horrible (Zach Pappas) broadcasting his video blog, and discussing the trials and tribulations of being a supervillan. He is trying to get into the Evil League of Evil but has yet to succeed. His friend Moist (Alex Marden), whose super power is his ability to moisten things (“At my most badass, I make people feel like they want to take a shower!”) provides emotional support as the doc worships a girl in the laundromat

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Zach Pappas plays Dr. Horrible in Brown Coat’s live reprise of the Josh Whedon web series. Courtesy photo

from afar—“I am just weeks away from making a true audible connection,” he says. The girl in question, Penny (Katie Clark), works with the homeless, and is sweet and generous in a kind of mousey way. Things go from OK to terrible when Dr. Horrible accidentally introduces his arch-nemesis, Captain Hammer (John Wolfe), to Penny, only to find they hit it off. Anyone familiar with Whedon’s work knows that everything does not work out in the end—but what a journey it is!

Pappas was cast because of his resemblance to Neil Patrick Harris (originator of the Dr. Horrible role) and his great sense of comic timing. He is geeky, jerky and has a nasally voice (especially when singing) that intensifies all nerdy aspects of the character.

Clark has a lovely singing voice and a sweet presence that completely personifies Penny. She shines with goodness, sweetness and light. All she needs to take it to the land of the farcical is to be holding a puppy in one hand and a kitten in the other.

Wolfe’s portrayal of Captain Hammer as a shallow, self-obsessed sort-of superhero with great hair is dead-on. It is truly Alex Marden as Moist who steals the show. His big song-and-dance number in act one was a show-stopper.

The ensemble is comprised of a lot of first-time performers. They might not be the most highly polished dancers ever, but they are having more fun on stage than I have seen in years! Honestly, they are so exciting to watch that as an audience member I couldn’t help but be excited alongside of them.

The Brown Coat production has a truly versatile set. The space is a challenge because it is narrow and walled in with permanent audience seating, not a flexible space like a black box. For this production, they have constructed a realistic laundry mat with Dr. Horrible’s evil lair (read: studio apartment) above it. The washing machines hang on doors that open to allow scene changes on the lower level. A screen is present for the audience to view Dr. Horrible’s video blog, which was really well produced and synced perfectly with Pappas’ speech and movement. The design and execution of the set was brilliant—even my date commented upon its functionality. However, the set changes between the scenes are far too long. They need to be tighter and utilize more of the action of the script to propel the transitions. The costuming was great, and for Dr. Horrible and Captain Hammer, they were almost identical to the web series.

Whedon is an incredibly gifted writer, and the cast are obviously fans of his work. Their adoration shines through and really makes it come alive. This is not a $30-a-ticket, professional production. It is a little rough around the edges but filled with proud, youthful enthusiasm.

(The cast is so welcoming, most audience members won’t be able to resist joining them in their regular shadow cast for the “Rocky Horror Show” on Thursday nights. If Rocky Horror isn’t rough around the edges and filled with enthusiasm, nothing is.)

Above all, “Dr. Horrible” offers theatre-goers a fun evening, and that is what it is supposed to be.

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James Bridgers adds to the ironwork of Crow Hill’s decor

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downtown Wilmington’s culinary beat after opening last year to rave reviews. In its first year alone, it took Best New Restaurant in encore’s 2011 Reader’s Poll, likely because of its commitment to the locavore movement. The folks here do things differently—and often—as they change their menu according to what’s in season, getting all their products from local farms. While the food is something to indulge upon with careful, attentive satisfaction, it’s not the only reason Crow Hill has caught the eye of so many.

Located at 9 S. Front Street (the old home of Caffé Phoenix), Crow Hill has made a statement with its interior—and exterior—artwork. Hand-forged metal work decorates the restaurant, giving it a rustic, organic feel. And it’s all done by the hands of local welder Jeff Bridgers.

Bridgers began to study welding at the ripe age of 18. After graduating, he fell into work with Terex Cranes for two years, but he knew that he wanted to pursue his real dream: to be a metal artist.

“Going into school, I knew what I would like to do with metal, but I also had to pay my dues until my dreams became my reality,” Bridgers says. “Blacksmithing came to mind since it’s [rarer], and I like the look of products that are obviously hand-forged. I finally found my niche in the craft.”

Noted for its farm utensil beer-draft handles, a unique feature behind the bar, Crow Hill’s interior combines rustic chic with sexy swagger. Ironwork is featured at every inch of the building: The wooden sign hosting the restaurant’s name dangles from a curly-cued piece of iron, and the door handles have been molded into tree branches. Inside, the space is a gallery and upscale eatery.

“I made shovel and pitchfork wall sculptures, some bathroom signs and fixtures, and a stand to hold up a thousand-pound oven in the kitchen,” Bridgers explains.

“Shortly after [Crow Hill’s] opening, I installed a banister on the second story made from an old elevator door.”

Many unique touches have been added to the restaurant since, matching nicely with the grey-beige walls and dark woodwork. The newest addition to the restaurant is the Dogwood tree sculpture, stealing the gaze of many after stepping through the doors.

“The Dogwood tree was based off of the natural elements that I previously installed for Crow Hill when they opened for busi-

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ness,” Bridgers explains. “Now, a year later I was asked to come up with another installation, and it just happened to be when the Dogwood trees were blooming.”

The tree stands tall, with two branches snaking down the outside of the upstairs balcony seating area. Forged Dogwood flowers are welded to the branches, a different plan from its original blueprint. Bridgers’ first wanted to hammer out leaves, but then one of his friends informed him on how to forge Dogwood flowers. “The flowers definitely have a bigger impact,” he says.

Bridgers’ latest installation grew out of the owners’ need for curtain rods. “The first idea was something to match the tree door pulls I made a year ago,” the artist explains. “The whole idea had to be functional, so I finally decided to make a raw steel curtain rod with a life-size tree above it to draw the eye upward. Maybe I went overboard with a whole tree, but I felt like making another natural piece.”

With the Dogwood being a permanent installation and the main focus downstairs, Crow Hill is transforming the second floor of the building into a temporary gallery for more of Bridgers’ work, as well as a few other local artists. “I have never been good at being in the spotlight, so I asked some friends of mine to hang some paintings and prints in the banquet room along with my other work,” Bridgers says.

Joining the gallery will be artists Scott Ehrhart and Gaeten Lowrie, displaying their acrylic and oil on canvas paintings, and Brian Reed, a designer/production artist who will be showing his screen prints. Bridgers will exhibit a few of his furniture pieces.

“The best thing about what I do is I feel like I’m stepping away from modern society,” Bridgers says. “I feel human again every time I’m in the shop. There is a fire, anvil and a hammer to beat the hell out of metal. What else could anyone ask for?”

The show opens April 24 at 7 p.m.

Whether planning to dine at Crow Hill or not, the gallery is open to the public and will be showing the art work for two weeks. On

the opening night, Derek and Anna of Crow Hill will also be hosting their Industry night, featuring music from Unholy Tongues.

IRON OF THE DOGWOOD: Exceptional metalsmith James Bridgers made the ironwork Dogwood tree as part of Crow Hill’s latest decor update. Courtesy photo

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these places matter: Melissa Wilgis shines her light on abandoned buildings

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“I think it’s important to recognize that significant things happened at these places,” Wilgis says of her haunting subjects. “I may not know exactly who lived in these homes or learned in these schools, but I know their life was significant, just as all our lives are significant.”

She says that since Wilmington is situated in the middle of a historic area, covered with old schoolhouses, churches, houses and farms, she feels it is her responsibility to give those structures one more day of glory

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“The National Trust for Historic Preservation has a great campaign called, ‘This Place Matters,’” she says. “It’s a simple phrase, but it perfectly expresses what I try to capture in my images.”

In homage to the old-fashioned architecture she loves, Wilgis sticks to an old-fashioned process in her photography. “I primarily shoot black OLD-FASHIONED ARCHITECTURE: Black and white ‘Gelatin’ hangs as part of the Seen and Unseen show at Old Books. Courtesy photo.

and white film,” she says. “After a day of shooting, I absolutely love the feeling of anticipation before I get into the darkroom to process. There’s no instant gratification, no little screen on the back of my camera showing me what I just took a picture of. I wait, I process, I dance a jig when I see my tiny little negative images for the first time.”

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“When I want to shoot color, I use my digital camera,” she says. “For me, it’s crucial though for the color to enhance the image. I don’t want to just take a color photo; I want to take a photo of color.”

Her favorite camera is a Canon 7NE 35mm.

As the most-used weapon in her arsenal, the machine is her workhorse. In fact, she has lovingly named it “Mr. Ed.” The sidekick is a Canon AE-1 named MC Hammer.

“For boring, technical reasons, I can’t use Mr. Ed when I shoot infrared film,” she says.

“The AE-1 is a fully manual camera and I have a small handful of other vintage and toy cameras that are fun to use.”

To add what she calls “a sense of time and place,” Wilgis uses vintage frames for her finished photos. This month, several of them will be on display at Old Books on Front Street’s new location. And she has a special way to give back to her beautiful but eroding subjects.

“A portion of the proceeds from the art show will be donated to Historic Wilmington Foundation,” she says. “The humble buildings I take photos of, and the unknown people who belonged to each of those places, truly matter.”

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“Art rocks your socks, and you know that.”

Wilmington Art Association Gallery ON DISPLAY: Ron Consalvo’s new Chopper sculpture is at Crescent Moon, located in the Cotton Exchange. Courtesy photo.

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one with his muse: Alejandro Escovedo shares his musical passion

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business, especially for MexicanAmerican artists. There are stipulations that a musician must either fit into the Carlos Santana mold, or be of the Freddy Fender variety, or have the commercial success of Ritchie Valens’ “La Bamba.” What if there is a strong blend of all three with rhythmic guitar, poignant vocals and emotive lyrics? That’s the best way to describe accomplished musician Alejandro Escovedo.

Escovedo has had a lifetime of genre twists and emotional turns. His music spans decades and transverses cultures. The years of touring and determination led from one album to another where his personality is a constant throughout his artistry. His current tour has a stop in Wilmington at the Soapbox this Saturday night.

The journey started in Texas with a family rooted in music. His father was part of a mariachi band, several of his brothers are professional musicians, while his niece is acclaimed percussionist Sheila E., who has worked with both Prince and Ringo Starr.

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255 N. Front St m undrolounge.co la ox pb www.soa Escovedo grew up as one of 12 children in San Antonio. His parents favored Mexican trio music, and he got a taste of Latin jazz from his brothers who listened to Cuban and Puerto Rican percussion music. It was an older cousin who introduced him to the sounds of the ‘50s, including Elvis and Chuck Berry. Later, the family moved to California where Escovedo was swarmed by surf music and the dance life.

“You can’t be parochial about music,” Escovedo once explained to writer Lenny Kaye (Escovedo wasn’t available for an encore interview). “I learned that if you immerse

DECADES OF TALENT: Alejandro Escovedo was raised in a deeply musical environment, and is now a seasoned artist. Courtesy photo.

yourself in something, listening to records over and over, so it becomes a language, you could learn to speak it. When I began to come of age, and was able to play the music, it became like a religion to me. We were fortunate that radio at that time had no boundaries. It was all brand new. No one knew you couldn’t play Marvin Gaye, and then Captain Beefheart, and then Sun Ra. It was all great, and to me, it all made sense.”

It was the 1970s when Escovedo was immersed in the punk scene of San Francisco.

Some of his first performances were with the new-wave band the Nuns, where he wrote songs and played guitar. This newfound liberation in punk drove Escovedo’s passions even harder. After moving back to Texas in the 1980s, he discovered a wealth of inspiration from the local clandestine talent.

“It was this place that was completely open,” Escovedo enlightened Kaye. “The community really supported the musicians...

So to be in this small town where everybody encouraged each other, there were great shows all the time.”

The ‘90s brought about Escovedo’s triumph as a solo artist. He made three albums with producer Stephen Bruton (Elvis Costello, Carly Simon) from 1992 through 1996. “Gravity,” “Thirteen Years,” and “With These Hands” created a huge underground buzz for Escovedo. Moving on from the loss of Bruton, he found a connection

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with Chris Stamey (the dBs) while working on his next two albums.

Tragedy struck in 2003 when Escovedo had to succumb to an unstable bout with Hepatitis C. The illness put touring on hold while he focused on recovery.

His family and friends gathered to support him and released a tribute album “Por Vida.” On his way to making a full recovery in 2004, Escovedo returned to his love of performing and recording. Released in 2006, “The Boxing Mirror,” produced by John Cale (The Velvet Underground) served as a therapeutic album for Escovedo. The 2008 release of “Real Animal” incorporated his past within conceptual songwriting. He wanted to share his motivation and how he was inspired by things in his life.

Now, Escovedo has established a core band with The Sensitive Boys. They helped rein in the collaborative feel of the album “Street Songs of Love” (June 2010). Hector Munoz has been his drummer for 23 years, while David Pulkingham has played guitar with Escovedo for the past seven years; newcomer bassist Bobby Daniel rounds out the group. Escovedo wanted to branch out again from his solo career, developing an interesting way to arrange the album. They built the record in front of a live audience every Tuesday night for two months at Austin’s Continental Club.

Escovedo never let hardship stop him from doing what he loves most. His hard work and commitment has put him in the company of some of the finest and earned him some well-deserved respect as a musician.

“You just do your good work, and people care,” Escovedo explained. “I always believed, when I was a kid, that if you just worked hard, you would find fulfillment. I think I got a lot of that from my father, and my brothers. A working musician is all I ever wanted to be. Hard work, to stay true to what you want to do, and then eventually someone would notice for that very reason.”

Music-lovers will take notice this weekend at the Soapbox, as Escovedo returns to the stage on the 23rd, 8 p.m. Tickets are only $13 in advance or $15 at the door.

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Wolfe Gang performs it all at Rusty Nail this weekend

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ith age comes Wisdom; not

just toward life but in music. One listen to Wolfe Gang’s debut CD, “Read the Fine Print” will provesuch is true.

This group of seasoned musicians play blues, folk, and reggae, with electrifying rock ‘n’ roll awakening their concise musicality with youthful appeal. They’ll be bringing it The Rusty Nail on Friday night for all to hear.

Wolfe Gang’s sound is nothing shy of uplifting, inviting people to move to its grooves and get lost in its soul. “First to Go” offers a Creedence Clearwater Revival homage, beginning with a fast, steady rhythm and strong bass guitar, as lead singer Michael Wolfe’s baritone vocals add to the catchy hook: “Mother Nature’s doin’ her own thing / Laughin’ while we try to run the show / She might seem to suffer at our hands / But brother you and I’ll be the first to go.”

Other songs, like “Another Sunday Morning,” are reminiscent of Steely Dan and Eric Clapton, while an impressive rendition of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” rounds off the album on an excellent and unexpected note.

Music has always been a huge influence in Wolfe’s life. Growing up in Mississippi, his appreciation stemmed from listening to his father sing.

“He knew many great old folk songs, all kinds of songs, sea-chanteys and spirituals and ballads and work songs and marching songs—real folk songs,” Wolfe says. “I don’t know where he learned them all. He had a great voice and could make you feel a song. I’m sure that’s where I came by my feeling for music.”

Wolfe’s move to Louisiana was inspired by its music scene. It contributed to his desire to play. He traversed many bands, but eventually met up with Gene Carmen (drums) and Robb Harrington (bass/back-up vocals) after a 2002 music hiatus, when he lived in Wales. Carmen

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“So, right there, the ‘wavelength’ problem in the rhythm section was taken care of,” Wolfe says. “What I mean is, sometimes it takes a long time for a bass player and drummer to learn to communicate and to work together.

But Robb and Gene had worked all that out between them long before I met them! I really can’t tell you how much easier it makes it for me. So, after a few songs on that very first day, we sort of paused and looked at each other with big smiles, and we all knew something special was going on.”

That magic is felt among every solid track on the CD. Though he has never been a fan of pigeonholing the band to one strict style, Wolfe definitely defies corporate music stereotypes. “When you go to list your band on a music site or something like that, you have to choose one, or at the most, two styles or genres [to classify the sound],” he says. “I reject that, because we play a whole lot of different kinds of music.”

The back of “Read the Fine Print” carries a small green label, resembling a notice similar to something that would be found on a carton of organic eggs. Only it says: “Free Range Music: Organic.” It symbolizies what they hope to convey.

“I like music that is handmade,” Wolfe says. “I don’t like music that has a lot of drum

tracks or electronic beats. The organic part represents the handmade, personal approach and the free-range shows [in which] we’ll pick any song to play.”

FREE-RANGE MUSIC: Wolfe Gang plays it all, from classic rock ‘n’ roll to covers of reggae king Bob Marley. Courtesy photo.

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soundboard| a preview of tunes all over town this week WEDNESDAY, April 20 Acoustic JAzz PiAno with JAmes JArvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 GAry Allen’s Acoustic oPen mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 JAzz JAm —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 the Get Down JAm with the cAsserole —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 KinlAw & Johnson BAnD —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 DAniel PArish —Halligan’s Public House, 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 791-1019 Kersten cAPrA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 lAmPinG shADes, sinGlefin —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ P funK —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 yArn —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 roB ronner —reel cAfe, 100 s. front st.; 251-1832 mAc & Juice —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 420 B ProJect, sPitfire —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJBe eXtreme KArAoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 live Acoustic —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 KArAoKe —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Jeremy norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 live JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 rootsoul ProJect —Dockside; 1308 Airlie Rd., 256-2752

thurSDAY, April 21 frieD lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

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Out Of thE WEEDS: From Charlotte, the indie-rock group Sugar Glyder will perform at The Whiskey on Wednesday, April 27 with local duo My Wonderful Machine. Courtesy photo.

DJ BAttle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 DJBe eXtreme KArAoKe —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 Acoustic JAzz PiAno with JAmes JArvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 triviA with PArty GrAs DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 live JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 the fustics Duo —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 Benny hill trio —Creekside Cafe & Grill, 6328 Oleander Dr.; 679-4493 Jerry Powell —Brixx Pizza; Mayfaire Towne Center, 6801 Main St. 256-9677 DArK wAter risinG, wArriors of the AtlAntic, uP the irons —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 miKe o’Donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 oPen mic with Jeremy norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DuelinG PiAnos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133

toP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 fireDAnce & Drums @ DArK, DJ mit PsytrAnce (11Pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KArAoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 DAve meyer —Live on Grace, 121 Grace St; 399-4390

friDAY, April 22 susAn sAviA —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ P funK —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 house/techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 KArAoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DuelinG PiAnos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ BAttle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 JAzz with Benny hill —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 KArAoKe with DJ vAlerie —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 PAco & frienDs —Mixto, 5 S. Water St.; 399-4501 Johnnie Acoustic —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 eD somech (steel Drums) —Jamaica’s Comfort Zone, 417 S. College Rd.; 399-2867 JAime michelle —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 steve cowGill from BAG of toys —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Politics of confession, GyPsy fire, BlAcK hellAtones —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 soul Power Posse (8Pm-12Am, tiKi stAGe); DJ DAne Britt (10Pm-2Am, insiDe) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 PounDsAlt —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 nAutAlis 22, olD you —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Blivet —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 miGhty mcfly —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 mAsonBoro sounD —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion

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(8pM-12AM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 tRAvis shALLow —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696 gALen on guitAR —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 peRRy sMith (BRunch 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 dJ BAttLe —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 fish out of wAteR —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

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HeRe’s JoHnnIe: Catch Johnnie Acoustic at Henry’s on Friday, April 22. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. Courtesy photo.

Plc.,256-0115 Leigh Jones, John cRAigie —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 MyKeL BARBee —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 BRent & MiKe —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Justin LAcy —Live on Grace, 121 Grace St; 399-4390

saTURday, aPRIL 23 dJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 dJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 MAtthew ALeXAndeR tRio —Creekside Cafe & Grill, 6328 Oleander Dr.; 679-4493 dJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KARAoKe with dJ MicK —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 dJ BAttLe —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 house/techno dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 dJ Kevin —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 dueLing piAnos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 KARAoKe with fReddie —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 toM wAtson —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 the investoRs: JApAn Benefit show —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 supeR contRA BAnd —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;256-

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9133 John poLLocK And Justin foX —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 dRew sMith BAnd (8pM-12AM, tiKi stAge); dJ dAne BRitt (10pM-12AM, inside) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 BAg of toys —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 up the iRons —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 dAve MeyeR —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 sci fi —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BLivet —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JeRRy poweLL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 ALeJAndRo escovedo & the sensitive Boys, Jesse MALin —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Kennedy pARK —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 fuLL dish —Live on Grace, 121 Grace St; 399-4390

sUnday, aPRIL 24 QuiLted sKy (3-7pM) —Live on Grace, 121 Grace St; 399-4390 Benny hiLL And fRiends —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 fRee MetAL sundAys —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 MAchine gun —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 technoetRy —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 L shApe Lot (3-7pM); cLAy cRotts

open Mic with Josh soLoMon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 the seLeKt —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KeRsten cApRA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 dJ RichteRMeisteR —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 open Mic night —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 pengo with BeAu gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 BRett Johnson’s JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 open Mic night —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

TUesday, aPRIL 26 Acoustic JAzz piAno with JAMes JARvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 KARAoKe with dJ vALeRie —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 cApe feAR BLues JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAoKe —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 tRiviA with dutch fRoM 94.5 the hAwK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 cunningLynguists, hoMeBoy sAndMAn —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 BiLLy BRown —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. MARK dAfteR —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 open Mic night —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 Josh soLoMon —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 coLLege night KARAoKe —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

Live Acoustic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 indie Music night: RoAd out of heRe —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

wednesday, aPRIL 27 gARy ALLen’s Acoustic open Mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Acoustic JAzz piAno with JAMes JARvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 dAnieL pARish —Halligan’s Public House, 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 791-1019 JAzz JAM —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 dJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 KinLAw & Johnson BAnd —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 the get down JAM with the cAsseRoLe —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 dJBe eXtReMe KARAoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 sugAR gLydeR, My wondeRfuL MAchine —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 the dAngeRous suMMeR, spARKs the Rescue, the gRAduAte, the scenic, hundRedth, sAints vs sAiLoRs, tARA schRoetteR —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 swthRt, Len Lye —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Live JAzz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 JeReMy noRRis —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 KeRsten cApRA —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Live Acoustic —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 KARAoKe —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 open Mic night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 RoB RonneR —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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a wretched sight of royalty: ‘Your Highness’ may be the worst of 2011 thus far

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eating a dead horse. it’s a

metaphor we’ve all used—as is the phrase “one-trick pony.” The first phrase references something that keeps getting brought to our attention again and again, past the point of reason. The second refers to someone who can do one thing—and only one thing—well. These phrases circled my mind as I watched Danny McBride in the new comedy “Your Highness.” I had witnessed the birth of something new: I watched a one trick pony get beaten to death.

I like Danny McBride. I find a lot of what he does hysterical, most notably the HBO series “Eastbound and Down.” The show is funny, and the character of Kenny Powers is a foulmouthed, catchphrase-spewing machine. And now the success of the show, and McBride has catapulted him into a variety of roles and film projects. “Your Highness” is his first major film—and it’s just awful.

Whether or not the audience likes “Your Highness” will be based on the answer to this question: Do they want to watch Kenny Powers in a dungeons-and-dragons-style fantasy epic? Let me try to answer this question for them: They don’t. “Your Highness” is less of a movie, and more of an excuse to put on funny costumes and skewer the genre by dropping the world’s most relentless asshole into the starring role. McBride is Prince Thadeous, the spoiled-rotten royal who peppers his language with all sorts of colorful colloquialisms. Thadeous’ older brother Prince Fabious (James Franco) is the hero of the kingdom—a swordwielding, Cyclops-slaying warrior who is beloved by his people and will one day be king.

Thadeous spends his days drinking and engaging in all sorts of debauchery. He lives a life of privilege and indulges every impulse. His entire repertoire consists of acting like a horny doofus and using the word “shit” every four minutes. It’s funny for a couple of minutes.

Then it starts to become a little grating. Before I knew it, I was fighting every urge to flee the theater. It’s that bad!

Every joke seems to be derived from a painfully simple concept; a sword-and-sorcery epic where everyone in the film talks like a 14-yearold sex-obsessed teenager. Like I said, the gag is funny for five minutes. The first time I heard a wizard shout “Magic ... Mother Fucker!” I laughed. The 14th or 15th time traditional medieval dialogue was replaced with the word “shit,” “cock” and “dick,” it began to lose its luster. By the 30th or 40th time, I was pushed to an angry place, left wondering who the hell thought this was a good idea.

Director David Gordon Green (“Pineapple Express”) makes a big, loud, special-effects laden spectacle. He creates this vast and ex-

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A HORSE IS A HORSE: And a farce is a farce— but ‘Your Highness’ falls flat, making it a waste of time for movie-goers. Courtesy photo.

pansive world as if he’s helming a “Lord of the Rings” film, and puts more emphasis on the action and effects than the characters. McBride sticks to his shtick as if his life depends on it.

He has perfected the art of buffoonery, but it’s a wearing routine best left to small doses.

James Franco tries his best to be the swashbuckling straight man to McBride’s perpetually horny doofus. Franco’s a likable guy, and I give him credit for making a real effort, but he can’t hold this disintegrating mess together. Neither can Natalie Portman.

In fact, the entire experiment seems to suffer for their involvement. The flimsy premise crumbles underneath the weight of quality talent too good to be in such shite.

I’m usually more forgiving of stupidity. There are a number of idiotic, base and utterly senseless films that I count among my favorite. No one could watch something wonderfully ridiculous like “Caddyshack” or “Anchorman” and pronounce them as “high art.” Yet, it seems that something silly can, in the right hands, be symphonic. In the wrong hands, it can be something akin to a pipe-cleaner scraping out our eyes and ears.

I fought every urge not to walk out of the theater. I shifted in my seat. I endlessly looked

at my watch. I prayed for a merciful end. “Your Highness” is a blight. In small doses, Danny McBride is hilarious. In long, feature-length doses, he’s toxic.

I place as much blame on the director.

Green’s work feels creatively rudderless after making so many wonderfully crafted independent films. The careers of talented directors

like Christopher Nolan started from making small movies and transitioning into bigger budgets; some even flourished.The line between ‘Memento” and “Inception’ is clear and makes sense. Darren Aronofsky is another example, who went from “Pi” to “Black Swan”—very different films, but you can see progression and the growth.

I don’t know what David Gordon Green wants to do or what stories he wants to tell, but there’s no growth here. In fact, I’d call it decay. The further away he gets from his earlier films, the worse he gets. “Your Highness” is just wretched. I almost envy those who haven’t seen it. They’re far better for it.

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reel to reel this week in film The Illusionist and Barney’s Version

Cinematique Thalian Hall Studio Theater 310 Chestnut Street Mon-Wed, 7:30pm, $7 4/20: An animated tale of an outdated, aging magician, forced to wander from country to country, city to city and station to station in search of a stage to perform his act when he meets a young girl at the start of her life’s journey. 90 min; PG.

5/2-4: “Barney’s Version” (pictured) is the warm, wise and witty story of the politically incorrect life of Barney Panofsky.

A candid confessional, told from Barney’s point of view, the film spans three decades and two continents, taking us through the different acts of his unusual history. Starring Dustin Hoffman and Paul Giamatti.

134 min; R.

White Shamans and Plastic Medicine Men Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy •1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 Sundays, 8pm • Free An award-winning documentary, deals with the popularization and commercialization of Native American spiritual traditions

by Non-Indians. Important questions are asked of those seeking to commercially exploit Tribal rituals and sacred ceremonies—and those vested with safeguarding sacred ways.

All AreA movie listings And pArAgrAph synopses cAn be found At encorepub.com.

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Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their awardwinning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sun. during the summer months. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. BluewaterDining.com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256.8500.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 10am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 10am – 11pm.

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

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

Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few. Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab

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Shrimp and Grits at the Oceans Restaurant inside the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am– 5pm. Sat. roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & AllerSt. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm – 3:00am. gies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely.

Fibbers on Sun. nights Until 3am.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC ■ NEIGHBORHOOD Downtown 28405.

■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List 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 CHRIS’ COSMIC KITCHEN Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in in town. Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipthe mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime ping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Des- weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Don’t fortination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a get to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enand Eastwood Rd. (910) 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @ joy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy CosmicKitchen. when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 8am 4pm; Tues-Sat.; Sun. Brunch 9am-2pm. Closed Mon. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. – Sat. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown 11am – 9 pm. Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch ■ FEATURING: Take out, call (910) 792-6720 11am – 3pm.

■ WEBSITE: www.CosmicKitchenOnline.com ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only C.G. Dawgs dock’n’dine restaurant.

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern ■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com 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 HENRY’S Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, all of your mid-day or late night cravings.

local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people.

Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details.

2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. – Mon.11am-10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30pm ■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

Holiday Inn Resort

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

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

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

KEFI

Founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a longstanding 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. 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 and drink specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Full ABC permits. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-3558.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 6am-2am, seven days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Working Man’s Lunch for

■ ■

under $6 Mon.-Fri.. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area.

MUSIC: Fri., Sat. and Sun. nights.

WEBSITE: www.kefilive.com

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

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

PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ ■ ■

Mon.-Fri.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm.

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

MELLOW MUSHROOM

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. 4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Mon-Sat,11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: lunch specials, a variety of ■ ■

sandwiches and vegetarian items.

MUSIC: Live jazz on Wednesdays.

WEBSITE: www.mellowmushroom.com

TEMPTATIONS EVERYDAY GOURMET

Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians.

Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger.

The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their

gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies.

■ SERVING LUNCH: Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am – 6pm (Closed Sundays)

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon. Wed., 10am-8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm.

Dinner features begin at 5pm.

(Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS:: Midtown and North Wilmington

■ WEBSITE: ■

www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 4523952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 2280952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City

■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

■

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

WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BIG THAI AND BIG THAI TWO

Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house.

You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sun.. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588)

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open ■

for Lunch M-F 11-2:30; Dinner M-Th 5-9; F-Sa 5-10; Sun. 5-9.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown and North Wilmington

■ FEATURING: Vegetarian/vegan options.

SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm 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. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru

Thurs. 4pm-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 4pm-10:30pm and Sun. 11am-10pm.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ ■ ■ WEBSITE:

www.hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

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. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Balinese dancer every Fri. night.

■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

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CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

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. Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Call us 910-399-2867.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & ■ ■ ■ ■

DINNER: Sun., 3pm.– 8pm; Tues.- Sat. 11:45am – 9pm. Closed Mon. NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: Breakfast served all day.

MUSIC: Live Music every First Fri. WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

EURO FUSION PRESS 102

Espresso. Panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new EuroAmerican eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction.

Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. (910) 399-4438.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & ■ ■ ■

DINNER: Tues. - Sat. 7am - close and Sun. brunch from 9am-3pm.

NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown FEATURING: Takeout WEBSITE: www.Press102.com

FRENCH CAPRICE BISTRO

Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices. Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and 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, (910) 8150810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

5:00 – 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm – Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and lighter fare.

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

OUR CRÊPES & MORE

A family owned Frech Crêperie restaurant., Our Crêpes & More offers savory crepes in a variety of flavors, from simple Ham & Cheese or a Tahiti (a Chicken Curry, pineapply...), to sweet crepes , like Nutella & Fresh Strawberries or the St-Tropez (Peach puree, Caramel & Homemade Whipped Cream). They also offer some of South-of-Francetype Subs, Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Homemade Sorbet and Ice Cream, including a Homemade Nutella variety that will have customers coming back for more. With prices ranging from $2.99 to $8.99 Our Crêpes & More is a great place to relax & enjoy a late Breakfast, lunch, afternoon treat, or early dinner. Ask about their private parties on Monday nights.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Monday, 9am to 5pm, Tuesday

through Saturday 9am-8pm. Closed Sundays

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Free Wi-Fi..

■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

ITALIAN EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz.

Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite.

Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ ■ ■

Sun.- Thurs. 11am – 10pm.; Fri. & Sat. 11am – 11pm NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

FEATURING: Weekly Specials WEBSITE: RomanellisRestaurant.com.

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

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day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits.

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am-2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5pm-10pm.

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

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 regu-

larly, 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 Mon. through Fri., 9am to 7pm; Sat., 9am to 6pm; and on Sun., 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 10am-6pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Expanded food bar featuring hot and cold selections.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP

Tidal Creek Co-op Kitchen 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 fresh and local ingredients. The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes, with many vegan and gluten-free selections available. Choose from made-to-order smoothies with ingredients like almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens, and special event cakes made from scratch to your specifications. Dining in is always welcomed, but you will also find freshly prepared entrees, salads, and sandwiches in the grab and go case. Whatever your tastes, The Co-op Kitchen is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body, while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community. Located at 5329 Oleander across from Jungle Rapids, (910)799-2667, indoor and outdoor seating is available. Like Tidal Creek on Facebook for a daily post of “What’s for Lunch!”

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH &

DINNER: Mon-Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 9am -8pm

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hot Bar 11am-3pm, Salad Bar & Smoothie/Juice/Coffee Bar all day

■ WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop.

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street. You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfort able in flip flops as you would in a business suit. Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

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The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traf-

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fic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER &

SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

■ FEATURING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

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. 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; (910) 392-6313.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.com

OCEANIC

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

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

■ WEBSITE: OceanicRestaurant.com

SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 8pm.

Closed Mon. and Tuesdays.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun.

Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB AND GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound as appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual themed restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like Ultimate nachos, gian Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips o rchicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice.

From cheeseburgers to and sirloins to salads and 12inch pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am – 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2p.m. and $5 cheese pizzas after 10 p.m., both Mon.-Fri. ■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm ■ WEBSITE: foxandhound.com

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER &

LATE NIGHT: 11am – late. Sun. at noon.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Dueling pianos every Thurs., ■

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

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Pender Earth Day Festival Sat. April 30th, 10am - 3pm, at Poplar Grove Plantation. A Celebration of our renewable and sustainable resources through local businesses to create a forum of music, food, information and products. Focuses on local community participation in all areas from the Pender High School, JROTC Opening Ceremony, Scout Troops for litter sweep in the Abbey Nature Preserve, Pender student volunteers for face painting, T-shirt sales and Do-it-Yourself Tie Dye Center, and student bands for entertainment!

Environmentally friendly / local vendors on site, and music from Lisa and Galen and Stump Sound Ramblers.

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connecting to our food:

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Copper Guinea Farm and Kitchen introduces ‘The Salad Fork’

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in the States, and of them, around 80 percent are small and family-owned, according to www.LocalHarvest.org, a website binding communities with farmers and fresh food. Counties all over North Carolina are abundant with rolling fields of harvest, including those directly affecting the greater Wilmington area. From Pender to Brunswick, Onslow to Duplin, Robeson and beyond, we have the distinct privilege of indulging in the freshest fruits and vegetables, grown directly in our own soil.

The appeal of living off the land and becoming self-sufficient is by far an old ideal, but one that’s not outdated. It’s only overlooked nowadays thanks to the amenities given to us in the boom of the technological age. Why eat a tomato grown a few miles away only a handful of months a year, when one can buy it year-round thanks to genetically-modified organisms? Well, the reasons are tenfold to avoid the latter. Aside from

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by Shea Carver Farm Copper Guinea and Kitchen uineafarm. http://copperg / wordpress.com the fact that veggies and fruit grown naturally maintain their nutritional value, monies also stay within our own communities when supporting farmers nearby.

Molly Rousey, owner and operator of Copper Guinea Farm and Kitchen, located in Atkinson, NC, only 30 minutes north of Wilmington, purchased property in ‘06 to run a farm that focuses on providing community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs.

“We spent the first two years renovating our 1840’s home,” Rousey tells encore about packing up her family of six (four of whom were small children) and moving out of Wilmington’s city limits. “The owners before us had already established five acres in cattle pasture so we started with some cows, goats and chickens, and then onto pigs.”

Rousey established a life of the old-school, vein, something she jokingly says her kids may resent her for today. They even use a woodstove as their main heat source. “I had this wild idea to live like a pioneer; I thought it would be fun and educational for the children,” Rousey says.

It wasn’t until 2009 when Rousey connected with landscape designer Neal Taylor of One World Design that she upstarted Copper Guinea’s CSA. “We wanted to see what it would take to feed both our families off the land,” she explains. Coming from a family of Dutch immigrants who landed in America in the early 1900s—thanks to brochures sent out by Hugh MacRae, claiming southeastern NC a lush paradise for year-round crops— Rousey’s ancestors once ran a dairy farm in Castle Hayne, making her own goal all the more apropos.

“After the war, the dairy was sold and the family started a bulb farm and shipped gladiolas, chrysanthemums, status, daffodils, iris and baby’s breath to florists in the northeast that grew on land in New Hanover and Pender counties until the 1970s,” she says. “I would spend my childhood visiting my grandparents house where all of this took place, and it what is known as ‘Swartville.’ Evidence of the hard work and vigor of farming could still be felt if you went into the barns where the flowers were packed or

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“I find connection with the earth and the soil to be grounding, and the ritual of baking as a caring way of connecting with people.

The intimate relationship between the kitchen and the garden can be as sacred as communion when family and friends come together around the table to eat as one.”

—Molly Rousey, owner/operator of Copper Guinea Farm where the milk was pasteurized.”

Callused hands and punctured skin clearly aren’t deterrents to Rousey’s dream. Actually, she remembers loving her time spent on the farm, embracing its energy and the family work that went in to making it sustainable.

“My grandfather would religiously haul five-gallon buckets of water in a trailer on the back of his lawn mower if there was no rain, just to make sure things continued to grow,” she says. “And if I tried to dig potatoes too early, you better believe I heard about it. The combination of these experiences were probably the catalyst, combined with my theory of being born a 100 years too late, of why I wanted to farm.”

Copper Guinea grows a plethora of crops in their one-acre market garden. Rousey uses natural and certified organic products to produce heirloom and traditional varieties of seasonal crops, all of which are a part of the CSA delivery weekly. Fresh tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, squash and radishes are only a fraction of what subscribers get for 10 weeks every spring and summer, starting at $32.50 a

week for six to eight servings per delivery.

It started as a cooperative effort in its first year, as Rousey and Young accepted 10 families into the program. Rousey’s first bump in the road came when Young got sick. So, she did what any natural farmer would do: Ask her neighbors for help.

“I asked my like-minded farmer friends if they would join us in our effort and help us supply these boxes,” she explains. They did, and so the “Copper Guinea Farm Cooperative” was born.

As the CSA evolved, Rousey would include recipes and her homemade dressings in the weekly package. She added her breads and cookies, and introduced her logo to brand the farm.

Today, she has materialized “The Salad Fork, a kit that includes fresh lettuces and vegetables, Rousey’s signature salad dressing, savory homemade toppings, freshly milled organic whole-grain breads and a seasonal dessert. The components add up to a healthy alternative to a fast lunch. In fact, her concept is so strong, it

landed Rousey a $10,000 grant from RAFIUSA and The Tobacco Trust Fund Commission in 2010. The monies allotted her the opportunity to buy equipment and update her kitchen to see it through.

“The kitchen [and The Salad Fork] was always part of the [larger] plan from day one,” she explains, “so we bought commercial equipment first thing: a refrigerator, freezer, vulcan range and oven, and stainless steel tables. The CSA succeeds because it allows the farm to maximize what it can produce within the confines of an NCDA kitchen and farm.”

Customers are able to enjoy everything the food chain offers without preservatives, massive travel time and fuel waste. It comes directly from its source, only a few miles up the road.

Available this year is the added bonus of working the farm as part of the CSA buy-in.

It truly puts “community” in community-supported agriculture.

“I need help on the farm, and I felt that this could be a way for our members to get more product, as well as enjoy the peace and quiet of the country, while hopefully learning something about country life they didn’t know before,” she explains.

Rousey works with farmers around southeastern North Carolina to add to The Salad Fork’s goods, too. Federal Point Farm will include a bouquet of fresh flowers in the kit, and there will be other “add-ons” available, like

JOY OF COOKING: Molly Rousey makes a fresh salad with her signature dressing, all of which is offered as part of her farm’s CSA, The Salad Fork.

Her NCDA kitchen has been renovated thanks to the RAFI-USA and Tobacco Trust Fund Commission grant, awarded last year. Photos by Sue Cothran

eggs, chicken, herbs and such, available from Grassy Ridge Farm, Twisted Oak Farm, Shelton Herb Farm, Horst Gardens, My Sister’s Farm, Briar Patch Farm and Nature’s Way. “I wanted this to a be a true CSA where the members came to the farm and helped

with the process,” Rousey says. “And also I wanted to create community within our group around what we were growing together.”

As a bonus, the CSA will offer its members permaculture workshops by Neal Taylor and a vegetarian cooking class. “All these things I hoped would expand the perception of the farm experience, and help people connect with their food source whole-heartedly.”

Folks who wish to sign up for the CSA can contact Progressive Gardens and Soil to Soul, where the deliveries are made on Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. It

begins in late April and runs to the first of July for a total of 10 weeks.

“I think people are desperate to find true connection in a world of disconnect and want to have meaning in the very thing that sustains their life force,” Rousey says. “Let’s face it, we wouldn’t be here without it. So we had better examine it closely because no one else is going to do it for us. And the rest of the state is way ahead of us in the game; it is time for us to catch up.”

For more information of The Salad Fork or Copper Guinea Farm, contact Molly Rousey at 910-470-3891.

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1996 the academy of amerIcan Poets inaugurated April as National Poetry Month. It’s a time when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band together to celebrate all things poetry.

Like music or drama, poetry is palpable and a matter of taste. It encompasses different palates.

It can turn a reader on or off as its many differing forms of subject matter command a variety of people. April is the one month where businesses and non-profit organizations attempt to bring this hodgepodge of eclectic individuals together by participating and formulating readings, workshops, festivals, poetry journal displays and other activities. However, all-too-often these events, like the poets themselves, go unrecognized.

Last week I had the chance to not only rectify this situation personally, but to embrace the month thanks to Wilmington resident and renown poet Steven Roberts. Author of the full-length collection of poems creatively titled “A Space inside a Space,” published by St. Andrews College Press in 1999, and the chapbook, “Every September . . .”, published by Tragically Hip Press, 1998, Roberts’s poems have appeared in many literary magazines: Fresh, Aries, Nantahala, The New St. Andrews Review, Pembroke and Asheville Poetry Review. Not surprisingly, Roberts’s work has received an Academy of American Poets prize, the George Mason University Graduate Fellowship and fellowships at the Hambidge Center, the Weymouth Center and the Virginia Center for the Cren

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ative Arts. As if said credentials aren’t enough, he was also selected by the North Carolina Writer’s Network for the Blumenthal Reader Series. I had the chance to not only submerse myself inside his work, but to speak to him regarding his newest body of ar, “Another Word for Home.”

“Poetry is like looking at a painting; you have to let go of time and stare,” Roberts explained. “The style of my first book, ‘Space Inside A Space’, showed nothing personal. It was truly objective and not confessional. The second was harder to write, because it had to do with family and siblings. I had so many feelings that it was hard to see it on the page, but the older I get, the more I have realized the challenges that unfold for all of us. Whether it was alcoholism or Alzheimer’s, these things really affect a lot of people in our world. This is my audience, someone who experiences misfortune in any way. It’s part of the human experience. I want to inspire them to write. It can be a way to move through and get over some of the hurt and pain.”

As a presenter on the “Art and Healing” panel at the 2009 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in North Carolina (NAMI-NC) Conference, “Creative Hearts, Healing Minds,” Roberts’ focus for “Another Word for Home” remained on honoring his siblings. While offering what’s said by readers to be a sobering family portrait of the inattention, dysfunction and perpetual apprehension, “Another Word for Home” delivers through powerful similes, strident verbs and blunt metaphors an illicit mother, a father driven by alcohol, and a childhood

intertwined with mental illness as his younger sister, Anne, battled with paranoid schizophrenia.

“I dedicated a few poems within to Anne, my younger sister who suffers from paranoid Schizophrenia, and to my brother, who died in a plane crash when he was 20.” Roberts shared as we spoke about two titles, “Wooden Chandelier” and “Gyre.” “Easter is a very family[-oriented] and meaningful time for me, and so I thought it was appropriate because of my book’s nature. There was such a sensation about creating the work. I hope to keep continuing to forward myself and another book or two. It’s just a matter of finding a publisher.”

An honest, no-holds-barred approach into his world, “Another Word for Home” is also not without beauty. It commands from readers to succumb to that which we hate to do within a society built on speed: to be patient. It is filled with vivid imagery of our coast and riddled with voice and purpose.

Importantly, it aims to inspire even the youngest poet to keep their hand moving, to keep traveling through the corridors of emotion, to pursue that which makes them happy and to view the world in analogies. And that is the key to poetry Roberts will be doing a reading and signing of “Another Word for Home” at Pomegranate Books on April 23 at noon. To order copies of his work visit www.mainstreetrag.com/SRoberts.html.

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earth day 2011:

Environmental events abound, from festivals to eco-tours

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1960s, amerIca’s polItIcal focus was on war and finances. President Kennedy spoke of Cold War strategies and representatives debated about taxes. Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson was seemingly alone in his desperate fight to save the planet.

Frustrated after several failed attempts to rally his fellow statesmen to favor environmental legislature, he began to notice the grassroots anti-war movements of the American university students. He realized that their self-organized voice was a powerful force. Nelson harnessed the strength of these movements to propel his concerns into the faces of American politicians.

Nelson announced his ideas to a small Seattle group in September of 1969. Media and activists caught hold of the information and spread it to the entire nation. By November, the senator selected the date for the very first Earth Day: April 22, 1970.

From the dedicated work of the American public, the annual celebration gained support from Washington, D.C. “Earth Day worked because of the spontaneous response at the grassroots level,” Nelson said, according to www.nelsonearthday.net. “We had neither the time nor the resources to organize the 20 million demonstrators who participated from thousands of schools and local communities. That was the remarkable thing about Earth Day. It organized itself.”

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planetary home. Environmental enthusiasts here in Wilmington coordinated plenty of events for area residents to take part in this year’s Earth Day.

■ FESTIVALS: Wilmington Earth Day

Sat., April 30 • noon-6pm Hugh MacRae Park 314 Pine Grove Dr. Mike Blair and the Stonewalls start the party when the sun rises at high noon. Patrons of the festival will encounter about 60 exhibitors and vendors, like the Cape Fear Green Building Alliance, all promoting ways for citizens to support the green movement.

Little ones will enjoy the Kids’ Eco-Zone, which has activities to teach them how to be friends of their planet, too.

Tidal Creek Co-op, Mellow Mushroom, Luna Pops and Rita’s Italian Ice will provide food, and there will be beer and wine for sale during the event. Ilad continues the live music at 2 p.m., and Rayland Baxter will play at 4 p.m.

Pender Earth Day

Sat., April 30 • 10am-3pm Poplar Grove Plantation 10200 US HWY 17 N. An all-female committee of business owners and community leaders within Pender

County planned this second annual Earth Day festival, wherein local green vendors will present sustainable resources.

Pender High School is a big part of the event, too, as the Army Junior Reserve Office Corps conducts the opening ceremony.

Student volunteers will offer face painting and a DIY T-shirt dye center in the Kids’ Zone, while the school band will provide some of the live entertainment. Other artists on the bill include jazz duo Lisa and Galen and Stump Sound Ramblers.

Quartermaster’s Restaurant will serve lunch, and snack vendors such as Kona Ice will be on hand throughout the day. Aptly titled Mother Earth Beer will be available, as well as Pender County Bannerman Wine.

■ FARMER’S MARKETS Riverfront Farmer’s Market

Saturdays through December, 9am-1pm Water Street www.wilmingtonfarmers.com Features local farmers, artists and crafters. Products range from fruits and vegetables to jams and wine. Designed to encourage consumers to support locally grown farm products, as well as to provide a social gathering for greater Wilmington.

Poplar Grove Plantation FRESH FROM THE FARM: Farmers’ Markets abound throughout southeastern NC, from downtown to Poplar Grove to Carolina Beach and beyond. Courtesy photo.

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TWO OF A KIND: NC Coastal Reserve offers a training course on protecting Masonboro Island natives, like Diamondback turtles. Courtesy photo.

Farmer’s Market

Wednesdays through December 8am-1pm 10200 US HWY 17 N. www.poplargrove.com Plant, food and craft vendors galore, plus live music with Cindy Rhodes. April 27 market includes Grillin’ in the Grove cooking class, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Chef Chris Kronenwetter of South Beach Grill.

Pre-registration for course is required. Cost is $30; RSVP: (917) 969-2430. Farmer’s Market is free, of course.

Pleasure Island Fresh Market Saturdays through May 7 • 8am-1 pm Carolina Beach Marina, King Avenue www.pleasureislandfreshmarket.com Twenty-three vendors, including local farmers, craftsmen and artists, align the marina in this open-air market.

■ EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES: Spring Kayak Demo Day

Sat., April 23 • 8 am Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd. www.hooklineandpaddle.com Representatives from Native Watercraft and Heritage Kayak will be on site for folks to try several different kayaks for free, in-

cluding fishing and recreational kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. E-mail Chris Tryon at hooklinepaddle@yahoo.com for more info.

Cape Fear Naturalist Activities

(910) 200-4002 www.capefearnaturalist.com Masonboro Island Shuttle departs daily on the hour, sunset at 6:30 p.m., for $25 a passenger. • Drift Fishing, departs daily at 9am, everything included for $30/passenger. • Pirate Treasure Hunt or Cruise, daily at 4 p.m. or any time by reservation, $30 per adult and $20 per kid. • Eco-birding Excursion, daily on the hour, $35 per passenger.

5600 Marvin Moss Lane (910) 962-2998 www.nccoastalreserve.net Information and training sessions on monitoring programs at Masonboro Island Reserve, developed to teach local citizens how they can help. Session 1 focuses on Sea Turtles and Diamondback Terrapins.

Speakers will cover natural history and ecology of the reptiles, and the protection efforts of the reserve. Thurs., April 28; 67:30pm. Session 2: feartues Birds of the Marsh and Groundnesting Shore Birds.

Speakers cover research on bird populations and ways to assist the reserve.

Thurs., May 5; 6-7:30 p.m.

Greenfield Lake Eco-Tours

www.cfrw.us A fur to eight person cruise with Cape Fear River Watch on the extremely quiet electric tour boat. Venture through cypress swamps and experience the wildlife of the lake; 1.5 hour cruise, $15 per passenger. Contact Scott to make reservations, (919) 3230715 or scottw@cfrw.us.

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Reception April 22, 6-9pm Show to May 1 Projekte Gallery • 523 S. 3rd St. (910) 352-0236 Local environmental artists put their work on display. Vicky Smith mines her own clay on 20 acres of family land, which she uses to maker her art. Leon Patchett from Scotland works primarily with found wood to create sculptures. Benjamin Simon Belmont recycles found objects into his whimsical artwork. The Earth Day reception will feature light edibles and a wine tasting.

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weekly calendar| Easter Events EASTER BUNNY-DRAWN CARRIAGES 4/22-24: Easter Bunny-drawn carriage tours.

Experience the beauty of spring in historic Wilmington via a ‘Bunny’ horse-drawn carriage or trolley. Admission charge. Market & Water sts., Downtown Wilmington; 910-251-8889; www. horsedrawntours.com EASTER BUNNY VISIT Visit the Easter Bunny at Belk at Mayfaire, 4/22-23 (Fri. & Sat: 2pm-7pm; Sun: 1pm-6pm), 910-256-5131; www.mayfairetown.com, and in the JCPenney Court at Independence Mall, through 4/23 (Mon.-Sat.10am-1pm; 2-5pm; 6-9pm; Sun. 12-6pm), 910-392-1776; www. shopindependencemall.com THE LAST SUPPER 4/20, 7pm: One of Christianity’s most significant events was brilliantly portrayed by Leonardo da Vinci centuries ago: “The Last Supper.”

This Renaissance masterpiece will be brought to life at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on 4/20-21. Drama opens with Jesus washing the disciples’ feet followed

by His announcement from John 13:21 “I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me.” One by one, the disciples speak, expressing their innermost

6:30pm, and show, 7pm. Corner of Peachtree and S. College Rd. 791-4092.

Eggs and Nest, Egglympics, Storytime, and Spring Nature Hike. 341-0075

MASONBORO ISLAND EGG HUNT 4/24: Masonboro Island Easter Egg Hunt: 11am; 2pm & 4:30pm. Cruise to Masonboro Island, one of the largest marine sanctuary islands in Southeast NC, and experience a unique Easter boat trip & egg hunt. Admission charge. Adults must accompany children.

Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the dock at Blockade Runner Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach. 910200-4002; www.capefearnaturalist.com

EASTER WITH GATORS Easter is Greater with Gators, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Alligator Egg Hunt: Kids will see a live baby alligator and learn about these fascinating animals. They can create their own special alligator egg basket before searching for candy filled “alligator eggs” in the Aquarium’s garden. 4/22 and 23, 10am and 1pm. Kids 3-10 and limited space is available. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Fee: $15/child, includes admission to the Aquarium. $9/NC Aquarium members.

EASTER CELEBRATION The 11th annual Easter Celebration at the Beach is coming up Easter Sun., 4/24, 7am, Oceanic Pier at Wrightsville Beach. Live music, a challenging Easter message and there’ll be hot coffee, juices, pastries, doughnuts and more at the breakfast tent. Plus, we’ll have some fun stuff for the kids, too, like clowns, face-painting, balloon sculpturing and surprise Easter treats.

North Pointe Community Church. Pastor Jeff Loman: 910-617-0796.

BUNNY TRAIL Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr, hosst its first Bunny Trail scavenger hunt with the chance to win over $500 in gift certificates and prizes from 15 Hanover Center merchants. Open until 4/22; follow the big pink bunny footprints around the shopping center, find the rabbit at each of the 14 participating retailers, and write down its secret message on the entry form that can be picked up at any participating location.

One entry is allowed per person and completed forms can be dropped off with any participating merchant.

Winner will be notified after a drawing on 4/23. No purchase necessary. Locations: AAA Travel Store, Café Brava, Chick-fil-A at Hanover Center, Great Clips, Great Outdoor Provision Company, J. Michael’s Philly Deli, Kingoff’s Jewelers, Learning Express Toys, Omega Sports, Wild Bird & Garden, SAS Shoes, Shoe Shak, Stein Mart, The Sterling House, Temptations Everyday Gourmet. Shelley Hobson: (910) 251-6636 or le277@bellsouth.net.

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The Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church presents the re-enactment of “The Last Supper” on the 20th and 21st at 7 p.m. at the corner of Peachtree and South College Road. The drama follows Jesus’ last dinner with his disciples, and the fall of one which betrayed him and led to his crucifixion. Free! assertion that one of them would betray Him that fateful night. Communion service will follow to be served by “Jesus” and the assembled 12 for a truly unique and meaningful celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Admission is free; open to public. Doors,

EGG HUNT Halyburton Park Egg Hunt, 4099 S. 17th St., 4/21, 1-4pm; hunts take place at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30. Space limited. Pre-reg. ages 3-10. $5/child. Activities: Animal

Events POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Poplar Grove continues presenting stories of the American South in the 1800s. Throughout the month of April the plantation’s tours highlight “Victorian Wedding Traditions,” the history of local and country weddings, before and during the Civil War. In 1862 Scotts Hill resident Captain Joseph Christopher Shepard married Henrietta Simmons Foy, also of Scotts Hill. Their wedding is different from the Victorian wedding customs popular with young couples before the start of the Civil War. Hrs: Mon-Sat., 9am-5pm; Sun, noon-5pm. Last tour begins at 4pm. Adults: $10, Seniors & Military: $9, Students. (ages 6-15): $5, Groups of 15 or more: $8. Poplar Grove Plantation: 10200 US HWY 17 N. (910) 686-9518 or www.poplargrove.com.

DOWNTOWN ILM MARKETPLACE Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace, at corner of Market/2nd street every Sunday, is a citysupported event in conjunction with the Riverfront Park Sales Vendors Program. Artists, crafters and other vendors will join together each week to showcase original handcrafted arts and crafts and locally grown produce. Musicians will also be on hand to perform. Through May, 2-6pm; June-Aug., 4-8pm. $50 fpr sales permits to be granted to artists, crafters and musicians who create and sell and their art in Riverfront Park throughout the year, with the exception of Sundays and festivals. To learn if you qualify for an annual Riverfront Park permit or if you wish to participate in the Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace: Kim Adams, (910) 254-0907.

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SOUTHPORT SPRING FESTIVAL Downtown Southport, Inc. and the Southport Oak Island Kiwanis Club presents Southport Spring Festival, 4/22-23. Fund-raiser for the Kiwanis Club to fund scholarships and programs for the youth of Brunswick County. Feat. over 100 crafters, 10 food vendors, live entertainment, and Robert Ruark Chili Cookoff on Sat., 11am-2pm. Kiwanis Club will be selling numerous colors of beautiful Encore Azaleas, camellias and wide variety of flowers, herbs and plants. Children’s activities at family affordable

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DEJA VU SPRING FASHION SHOW 4/27, 11am: Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity is hosting “Deja Vu” a spring-themed fashion show featuring clothes by local high-end consignment shops!

Enjoy the fashion show during one of two luncheon seatings (11am and 1pm) at Carrabba’s Italian Grill Wilmington. Tickets: $25. All proceeds benefit Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity as they strive to bring affordable, dependablehomes to those in need in and around Wilmington. www.capefearhabitat.org

ST. BALDRICK’S St. Baldrick’s will hold a head-shaving event to raise money for pediatric cancer research by shaving heads in return for pledges. 4/30: Shavees gather at San Juan on Wrighstville Ave. to go bald in solidarity with the 160,000 kids diagnosed with cancer ea. year. Sign up to shave your head: stbaldricks.org.

WILMA NIGHTS AND WILMA DASH Wilma Nights celebrates women’s health and Cinco de Mayo! Ladies are invited to take part in Wilmington’s only all female 5K or just come to socialize, network and learn about healthy lifestyles! Join Wilma on Thurs., 5/5, 6-9pm, Coastline Conference & Event Center. Wilma Nights Health Fiesta features opportunities for females to take fitness assessments, participate in health screenings, watch innovative workouts and celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food, drinks and hundreds of other women! • Wilma Dash 5K Run/Walk is for all women — serious runners to first-timers. Run or walk around historic downtown Wilmington and then join the fun at Wilma Nights! www.wilmaontheweb.com. Suesan Sullivan at (910) 343-8600 x213 or ssullivan@wilmingtonbiz.com.

SERENDIPITY FUND-RAISER Sat., 4/30: Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary annual Spring Fling on 4/30, 11am. With the theme “Serendipity,” the silent auction, luncheon and fashion show takes place at Pine Valley Methodist Church.

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MARTINI BALL 5/6, 8pm: Timothy Vandenberg, 4thnlong@gmail. com. I want to invite you to Martini Ball 2011, its going to be a great time. All you can drink martinis, $20. Helps raise money for a great cause, The Leo Hodson Medical Fund. Semi-formal; band on the third floor and a DJ on the second floor. Goodfellas, 106 Market St. (910) 763-4382

GREAT STRIDES 4/30, 8am: 2011 Great Strides walk and 5K run to help benefit Cystic Fibrosis! $30 reg.fee for the 5K run. Register: www.cff.org/Great_Strides/ WilmingtonGreatStridesWalkAnd5kRun. Jessica Broughton: jlb6307@gmail.com.

CRUISE RAFFLE A Cruise Raffle is being sponsored by the Williston Alumni Assoc., Inc. The first prize winner will enjoy a 5/6 day Superior Class ocean view Caribbean Cruise gift certificate for two. Second prize is $500.

Raffle to benefit the Williston Alumni Association’s Academic Scholarship Program and the Williston Exhibit Endowment Fund. Ticket: $25. Drawing will be held on 5/7. B. Lewis: 910-762-8285. M. Greene: 910-762-1088.

CAPE FEAR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Cape Fear Habitat for HumanityLuncheon and Fashion Show: A Benefit for Women Build 2011, feat. “Former Weatherman” George Elliott, Wed., 4/27, Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Two seatings: 11am adn 1pm. RSVP rqd: www.capefearhabitat.org or by mail: Cape Fear Habitat, 20 N. 4th St., Suite 200, Wilmington, NC 28401. Specify the seating.

prices, Glitter Gulch and a model railroad exhibit at Southport Gym. Sat. morn., Kiwanis Club hosts 5K run/walk, 8pm. www.downtownsouthport.org. www. southport-oakisland-kiwanis.org. 910-279-4616.

Beach, NC 28449. 392-2663 or www.piph.com JR LEAGUE MINT JULEP JUBILEE The Jr. League of Wilmington will present its 2nd annual Mint Julep Jubilee, a Kentucky Derby celebration, 5/1, 3-8pm, Poplar Grove Plantation.

Dress your best, enjoy great food and drink, including Mint Juleps and a Southern fare buffet, live race coverage and music! Best Hat contest held and raffle prizes. Tickets: $60/person, purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit community programs. $50 by 4/27: Allison Luckadoo, co-chair, (910) 264-5825, allibear214@yahoo.com.

WILMINGTON CHAMBER AFTER-HOURS Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, a networking event. Thurs., 4/28, 5:307:30pm. Plantation Village, 1200 Porters Neck Rd. THALIAN HALL Fri.-Sun., 4/29-5/1: Comedienne Ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger—from ABC, A&E, TNN and Lifetime, and with the Smothers Brothers, Jeff Foxworthy, Drew Carey and more. Her puppets include a tipsy camel who’s stored up far too much Jack Daniels, and old man Judd, crotchety and outspoken. www. thalianhall.org 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820 310 Chestnut St.

A DAY OF HOPE 5/14, 10am: Military families are invited to the 2nd Annual Operation: Hope Front”A Day of Hope,” military family conference, hosted by Scotts Hill Baptist Church. Guest speaker Diana Juergens., a military wife, Army veteran and author of “Wife of a Soldier, a Journey of Faith.” She will be joined this year by herhusband, COL Rich Juergens, US Army. Open to all branches and ranks of the military.

Women’s portion of the conference will take place at the Crosspoint Center at Scotts Hill Baptist Church, 10am-4pm. Lunch, speaker, special music and breakout sessions on issues relevant to women in the military community will be part of the day.

Fee gifts and door prizes! Men’s event: Bagels and Basketball,” basketball, a light breakfast and guest speaker Col. Juergens, 10am-11:30am, at the Family Life Center at Scotts Hill Baptist Church. Pre-reg by 5/1; no tickets sold at the door. Reg forms: www. operationhopefront.org; $10 for ladies, free for men.

Children, ages birth - 6th grade will enjoy activities

Charity/Fund-raisers SPRING PHLING Pleasure Island Parrot Heads’ 13th Annual Spring Phling 2011, 4/30, 12:30-4pm at Sea Witch Tiki Bar. Proceeds to benefit Cape Fear River Watch & Nourish NC. Annual boat cruise on the Winner Cruise Queen in the Carolina Beach boat basin cost is $25/person in adv. or $30 day of. BYOB cruise with snacks provided by PIPH. 8pm: Music by Key Lime Pie Band at the Sea Witch Tiki Bar; social hour at 7pm.

We will once again have raffles and a silent auction for our charities. Join us for 13 years of “Partying With A Purpose.” RSVP: PIPH, PO Box 643, Kure

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MEDIA FOR MEALS 2011 Media for Meals bowling competition for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina at Wilmington. Held at Thunder Alley in Leland, Mon., 5/2, 6:30pm. Entrance fee: $130/team (four people per team). $100 will go directly to the Food Bank to help provide meals for individuals at risk for hunger in our community; $30 to Thunder Alley in support of our event. Family, friends and coworkers are also invited to attend the event with a donation of a non perishable food item. Jennifer Caslin: jcaslin@ foodbankcenc.org or 910-251-1465 x2205.

SPRING FOR ZACK 5/1, 1-5pm: Halligan’s on Masonboro Loop Rd: Live music, all-you-can-eat buffet and fun—all in support of a wonderful local family that has been hit hard by tragedy. Spring For Zack, a benefit for the Mayo family to help Zack’s fight against Hemoblastoma, w/minimum donation of $15 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Drink specials, a silent auction and raffle. Kid’s Area will feature inflatable bouncehouses, make-your-own Kona ice, games and much more. Tickets available at all Wilmington First Bank locations. Deb Conard: 470.6611.

HOLY GROUNDS Calvary Chapel of Wilmington at 2831 Carolina Beach Rd has a non-profit coffee house to minister and serve as an outreach post to the community. April is Holy Grounds Food Pantry Awareness Month. We are seeking to give food away to families or individuals in need beginning, Sat., 5/7, 9-11am, every Sat. Donations welcome, 7am to noon, Mon-Fri any week.

Coffee house is non-profit and all proceeds go right back into the Food Pantry budget to keep the pantry stocked. Schedule: 5/1, 1pm, Food Pantry ribbon cutting; 5/7, 9-11am, Holy Grounds Food Pantry 1st distribution day; 5/20, 6pm, Open Mic night.

Performance Art CITY STAGE THEATER City Stage Announces it’s 2010-11 season as well as changes within the company! We have a new box office number for ticket reservations: (910) 264-2602. citystagenc.com. Godspell: 4/22-24. All shows at City Stage, downtown Wilmington. (910)264-2602. citystagetheatre@gmail.com.

DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG Joss Whedon’s Emmy Award Winning musical, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog!” will be brought to life at the Browncoat Pub & Theatre! Guerilla Theatre has partnered with Pineapple Shaped Lamps to create this one of a kind musical experience that’s fun for the whole family! Thurs-Sun., 8pm, 4/22-23. Tickets: $15 ($10 in advance at www.browncoattheatre.com) Special bonus performances of ‘Once More With Feeling,’ the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer Musical” episode, every Fri/Sat, 10pm.

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AMADEUS Opera House Theatre Co. presents “Amadeus’ by Peter Shaffer, Wed., 4/27-Sun., 5/1 and Fri., 5/6Sun., 5/8., Thalian Hall Main Stage. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the influential court composer. However, his fame and position mean nothing to him once he hears the music of Mozart. Cursed with an ear for music that far surpasses his own ability to create it, Salieri knows in an instant what no one else around him can hear – Mozart is possessed of a truly divine gift. Combining fiction and history, author Peter Shaffer sets up an epic battle of trust and betrayal, of love and blinding hatred that leads to a shattering conclusion. 310 Chestnut St. (910) 632-2241 POETRY SLAM Bi-monthly poetry slam that takes place at Bottega Art Gallery and Wine Bar, 208 N.Front St., there is a $5 fee for all slam poets, free for all others. Come and enjoy a night of slam poetry and watch the Fifth Horseman go for a third slam title in a row in this winner take all poetry slam, that attracts the best poets from the Cape Fear region and beyond. All national Slam rules apply, 3 -min. time limit, no props or musical accompaniment. MicsWideopen @ Facebook or (910)763-3737.

PEFORMANCE ARTIST NIGHT Performing Arts Night 2011, hosted from Carolina Beach Arts and Activities , to provide opportunities for local performing arts to reach the public, 6:309pm, first Fri. of month through October 2011 on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Local talent holds free performances that include acting, singing, various instruments and dancing. People who want to share their talents with our community, contact p.a.n.carolinabeach@gmail.com or Facebook PAN Carolina Beach. Admission always free.

PORCH THEATRE DINNER THEATRE Murder in the Library: 5/5, 12, 19, 6:30pm. 5/16, 1pm. 10/13, 20, 6:30pm. The characters in the books come alive at night and frolic till the sun rises. Annie Oakley may have had too much fun. Sherlock Holmes said the game is afoot, especially when Huck Finn has disappeared.

There are multiple colorful characters, which could have murdered Huck, but It is up to the audience to decide who did it! All shows presented while audiences eat a 3-course meal at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Reservations req., (910)232-6611. www. porchtheatre.com.

ROAD RAGE AUDITIONS Snead’s Ferry auditions for the Readers Theatre production of ‘Road Rage,” 4/26-27, 7pm, SF Community Center, 126 Park Ln. Production dates: 6/10, 11 & 12. Written and directed by Keith M. Donaldson. Needed: 1 man and 1 woman, 20smid30s; 2 men or women, 40s; man 30ish; man or woman, 30ish. alwaysseeking5@gmail.com FOR COLORED GIRLS... AUDITIONS Auditions for the popular off-Broadway production “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” will be held at the UNCW, Tues (Dobo Hall 202)/Wed (Dobo Hall 205)., 4/26-27, 6:30-8:30pm. Written by Ntozake Shange in 1975, “For Colored Girls” won an Obie Award for the best off-Broadway play, and was also nominated

for Tony, Grammy and Emmy awards. It features seven poems that reveal the everyday realities of black women, all presented as different colors of the rainbow while dancing, moving and singing. The play’s fusion of movement and language is referred to as a “choreopoem.” Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith, Office of Multicultural Affairs coordinator, is producing and directing the play on campus for the second time.

910-962-4274 or smithkm@uncw.edu.

PORT CITY’S TOP COMIC Port City’s Top Comic started in the spring of 2007 at The Mellow Mushroom on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington.

Timmy Sherrill, now owner of Nutt Street Comedy Room, was the contest champion. Four years later PortCity’sTopComichasexpandedto48competitors over 5 shows. Port City’s Top Comic will hold four preliminary rounds at Nutt Street Comedy Room and the finals at City Stage all in Downtown Wilmington, Nc. The winner of Port City’s Top Comic will go on to open for Cape Fear Comedy Festival headliner Kyle Grooms on 5/21, during festival. Official dates: Fri/ Sat, 4/29-5/21 at Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 8pm nightly. http://www.portcitystopcomic. com BROWNCOAT PUB OPEN MIC Every Wed, 10pm, Open Mic Comedy Night at the Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace St. Anyone welcome to come out and tell all your best jokes because at this comedy club. You can tell however

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Snead’s Ferry is holding a Readers Theatre production, ‘Road Rage,’ in June and will cast the roles on the 26th and 27th at the Snead’s Ferry Community Center. Needed is one man and woman in their 20s or 30s; two men or women in their 40s; a 30ish man or woman; and a 30ish man. For more information contact alwaysseeking5@gmail.com.

Community Center is at 126 Park Lane. many jokes you like and stop whenever you like.

Hosted by local actor and comedian Kameron King.

910-612-1018 NATIONAL POETRY AWARDS 5/7, 7pm: The National Poetry Awards presents ‘The Lyrical Prodigy Tour Speak On It,’ at the Wilmington Sportsmen Club. Tickets: $7/adv. Batheseba McClammy: bathsheba.mcclammy@yahoo.com NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Every Wed. Nutt House Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. • Every Thursday Open Mic Stand Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 910-520-5520 MUSIC ON MARKET

Music on Market Fine Art Series free concert: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s ‘Book of Genesis.’ Fri-Sun., 4/29-5/1, 7:30pm, in Brown Hall at St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church (1416 Market St). Limited tickets can be picked up ahead of time in the church office. Sharon Miller: 762-9693 ext. 212 or smiller@sacpc.org.

WSO SEASON FINALE 4/30, 8pm: Béla Bartók called it Concerto for Orchestra because the entire orchestra is in the spotlight in this virtuosic display of symphonic excitement. Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 98 in B-flat is the sixth of his enduringly popular “London Symphonies.” It is an evening not to be missed! 9623500www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/Tickets. Reed Wallace: info@wilmingtonsymphony.org WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Wilmington Symphony 2010-2011 Season Finale: Masterworks for Orchestra, 4/30, 8pm, Kenan Auditorium, UNCW. Conducted by Steven Errante, the performance of two masterworks for orchestra includes Bela Bartok’s famous Concerto for Orchestra and Franz Josef Haydn’s Symphony No. 98 in B-flat from1792,thesixthofhisenduringlypopular“London Symphonies” and a work that demonstrates Haydn at his best. 20-min. concert preview, 7pm, providing background about the composers and discussion of some pre-recorded highlights of the music to be played. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org. Tickets: 962-3500 or 1-800-732-3643.

FREE FAMILY CONCERT 5/1,4pm:FreeFamilyConcertatKenanAuditorium, feat. Steven Errante, conductor, of the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra and Junior Strings, Jane Tierney, directork, along with Stageworks Youth Theatre director, Gina Gambony, and piano soloist Daniel Hueholt, winner of 34th annual Student Concerto Competition Junior Division.

Bring the kids and introduce them to the joy and excitement of an orchestra concert. Stageworks Youth Theatre is accompanied by the Youth Orchestra in a unique presentation of the fanciful tale “Peer Gynt” featuring Bunraku-style puppets.

Free tickets at the door.

CAPE FEAR CHORALE AUDITIONS Auditions for the Cape Fear Chorale will open 5/1, in preparation for the Fall Concert. The Chorale and Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Mass in CandMendelssohn’sHearMyPrayer at4pmSun., 11/20. Music Director Jerry Cribbs: 910-233-2423 or info@capefearchorale.org.

OLLI NEW HORIZONS BAND OLLI New Horizons Band, Dr. John LaCognata, conductor. Mon., through 5/2, 2011, weekly rehearsals on Mon., 7-9pm at the UNCW Cultural Arts Building Band Room, #1080. Open to adults with prior band experience and want to play music just for the fun of it. Percussionists needed. No tryouts required!

Spring concert scheduled 5/3. Sponsored by the UNCW Department of Music and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Betty Garrett: 910-686-7345, email: foxynana8g@bellsouth.net; or 910-962-3195.

Cost: members, $79; non-members, $109.

UNCW WIND SYMPHONY The UNCW Wind Symphony and OLLI New Horizons

Band will perform a joint concert on Tues., 5/3, in Kenan Auditorium at 7:30pm. Musical selections will include works by Sousa, Vaughan Williams, Holst, and Gershwin. Cost: $5/person.

RUPERT WATES AND CATESBY JONES Rupert Wates and Catesby Jones will be appearing 5/4 at Beau Rivage and Resort, 649 Rivage Promenade (just below Monkey Junction, off Carolina Beach Road, just past Cathay Road).www.rupertwates. com. www.catesbyjones.com

Dance WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB 4/15: The Family Jams band. Am. Legion Post 10 • 4/22: DJ Buddy Langley. Am. Legion Post 10 • 4/29: The Modern Knights band. Am. Legion Post 10. • 5/6: DJ Robert Clemmons. Am. Legion Post 10. DJ dance admission: Members $8; Guests $10.

Band dances: $10/12. No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. 8-11pm.

SHAPE UP WATERFORD Couples intro classes at Shape Up at Waterford, Sat., 1pm. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary.

Fun, professional, positive tango instruction.• Fri. night milongas coming to Shape Up with Friday night salsa on 2 and cha-cha. April couples tango series for Magnolia Green Residents sign ups now. www. surfertango.com CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles/couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

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

Visual Art UNCW ANN FLACK BOSEMAN GALLERY UNCW’s Ann Flack Boseman Gallery announces its 2010-11 exhibition calendar, covering a diverse collection of media. • Moving Pictures, through 4/20, Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor). Curated by the students of Atlantis, UNCW’s student-run literary and art magazine, this video installation exhibits student work. • Patrick Earl Hammie’s “Equivalent Exchange,” through 4/29.• Function Form Ceramic, 4/28-7/28, w/reception 4/28, 6-7:30pm, Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor). Features a selection of some of the best work created by UNCW ceramics students under the instruction of professor Aaron Wilcox. • Shane Fernando, (910) 962-7972 or fernandol@uncw.edu.

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Looking for outdoor sculptures to be placed on show in the New Hanover County Arboretum Extension. All sculptures must be for sale; shown until September 2011. A plaque will be made with artists name, title and price for sale. Artist keeps 70 percent of sale.On display year round at the Arboretum, includinging the Garden Sales, weddings, Camelia Show, the Master Gardeners events and more. HarborIslandArts@ hotmail.com for an application form. Harbor Island Arts is a local non profit arts organization committed to bringing local art into the community and fundraising for local non profits.

OPENING THE CREATIVE DOOR The disAbility Resource Center is a private nonprofit in Wilmington, NC. We provide free services of information and referral, advocacy and peer to peer mentoring to any individual with any disability.

Art show and sale will benefit both the artist and the disAbility Resource Center, with 50 percent of the sale going to the artist and other half of the sale to the dRC. The first round of art collection will take place until 4/20; open to all persons with a disability. After, space permitting, the showcase will be open to all artists. The grand opening will take place on Thurs., 5/19, 6-8pm at 140-C Cinema Dr. Artwork will be displayed for six weeks and available for show and purchase by appt. Submit artwork early; space is limited FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Free monthly event feat. downtown galleries, studios and art spaces open after-hours in celebration of art and culture. Dates: 4/22, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of each month. Self-guided tour; exhibitions of all types, opening receptions, demonstrations, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional and non-traditional art-activities.

Participants: www.wilmingtonfourthfridays.com WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION The artists of the Wilmington Art Association will be participating in a Special Event at the W.A.A. GALLERY at 616 Castle St. by bringing the beauty and colors of Flowers to life on canvas. Through April 22nd.

PROMISES OF SPRING Promises of Spring, New Elements Gallery, feat. the works of Kristen Dill and Vicki Gates, opening Fri., 4/22.

The bounties of warm weather and plentiful sunshine will be unmistakable in this luscious display of florals and landscapes. Raleigh artist Kristen Dill is well recognized for both her oil and watercolor interpretations of nature. Vicki Gates is a newcomer to the gallery, sharing her Charleston low-country landscapes and still lifes using pastel or water color. Reception from 6-9pm opening night. On display through May 21st.

CALL TO ARTISTS Artists ages 14-29 needed for Cape Fear Recovery Month art exhibition at the Sherman L. Hayes Gallery at UNCW during the month of July. Two-dimensional art may be submitted by people age 14-29 who attend high school or college in New Hanover County, NC, on the topic of addiction and recovery. About 30 pieces will be selected for exhibition. Top 3 artworks will win a monetary prize. See http://library.uncw.edu/news for more information and the submission form.

PAINT WILMINGTON! Paint Wilmington! Paint Wilmington! 4/25-30.

Talented, tested, hard-working professional painters from around the country come to spend a week painting Wilmington and its environs—and sharing their experience with us in talks and demos. Feat. Ken DeWaard (WI), Tim Bell (MD), Gavin Brooks (MD), Robert Hagberg (MN), John Poon (UT) and more!

Walls Fine Art Gallery, 2173 Wrightsville Ave. 910343-1703

A Fun & Creative Outdoor Art Camp!

Drawing! Painting!

Clay! Art projects, outside activities & museum exploration will encourage each child’s creativity & imagination!

July 11th - 15th July 18th -22nd July 25h -29th (ages 6-10) • $90 member/$125 non member for more information contact georgia@cameronartmuseum.com

CAMERON ART MUSEUM

Corner of S. 17th St. & Independence Blvd. • 910-395-5999 cameronartmuseum.com • Tues - Fri: 11am-2pm • Sat & Sun 11am-5pm

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No, it’s not David Bowie’s newest album (we could only wish!). “Aquatic Synthesis” is the newest art exhibition opening at WHQR Gallery downtown Wilmington as part of the Fourth Friday Gallery Nights.

The work features local artists Charmaine Ortiz and Abby Spangel, with an opening reception from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wine and light refreshments served. The art hangs through July 1st. 254 N. Front Street.

AQUATIC SYNTHESIS WHQR 91.3FM Public Radio is pleased to announce that the WHQR Gallery will open a brand new show on 4/22, with exhibition titled Aquatic Synthesis, feat. new work by two gifted local artists, Charmaine Ortiz and Abby Spangel Perry.

Reception, 6-9pm.,Guests are invited to meet the artists, the WHQR staff and on-air personalities while enjoying wine and light refreshments. On display through 7/1. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR Public Radio. 254 N. Front St.

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Roberts finds the reality of art relevant to his times basically in the actions taken to produce the arte.

The significance of his painting is determined by the quality of its creation—of its growth, and not in the representation of physical objects. Roberts earned his BFA in ceramics and painting from Western Carolina University in 1978. His work is included in numerous museum, library, private and corporate collections.

621 N. 4th St. 1-5pm, (910) 520-3325. 621n4th. com ROBERT HOLST Robert Holst is the featured artist for the month of April at Surfhouse Cafe in Carolina Beach. Inspired by the culture and natural beauty of South Eastern NC, Robert’s works include acrylics,watercolors and mixed media. www.re-eco.com BOB BRYDEN Bob Bryden’s studio reflects his background in printmaking: meticulous cleanliness and methodical organization, harmony and balance: Conscious placement. Emphasizes the process of creativity through numerous transfers and techniques, using printmaking and painting and drawn marks, working the layers towards a tight, fresh image. His recent work vibrates with turquoise, cadmium orange, new greens, resulting in a bold interplay of color that is clean and striking. Opening reception: 5/1, 6-9pm, Caprice Bistro, sofa lounge and gallery. 10 Market St. Hangs through May. RYAN LEWIS Art Soup presents “The Visual Dialogue of Peacocks: a presentation of abstract paintings,” by Ryan Lewis.

May – July 2011, opening reception Fri., 5/13, 6pm.

An interpretation of sound and emotion, illustrated on canvas with paints, inks, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tape and more. Allowing texture to breathe through a palette of color and composition, Lewis creates vibrancy and intrigue though his unique sculptural painting technique. Tidal Creek Coop, Community Center 5329 Oleander Dr, Ste 204, . 910-799-2667 STATE OF THE ART/ART OF THE STATE Top Curators from Tate Modern, London and Guggenheim Museum, New York present premier state-wide event and exhibition, 5/8-10/20. Call for entries! No jurors or fees! A 24-hour event statewide, which invites artists 18 years or older, who live in, or are native to, the state of North Carolina to bring one original piece of art to be installed at the Cameron Art Museum. During this timeframe, 5/67, 5pm-5pm, one of two internationally renowned curators will be present to greet each artist, shake his/her hand, and direct the exhibition installation. www.cameronartmuseum.com/state. Opening: 5/7, 6-9pm, w/curators in attendance.

BOTTEGA EVENTS The fascinating world of Gabriel Lehman, finding inspiration from nature and his muse: Valley of Desert Palm California. He likes to create with the imagination of his inner child. On display through 5/22, w/ closing reception on 5/20, 6-9pm. • EVENTS: Tues: Open-mic night • Wed.free weekly wine tastings, 7pm • Call to artists for summer exhibition: Looking for “industrial art,” in the subject matter or materials used—anything goes. Submit 5-10 jpeg images of current work or work in progress by 5/15 to bottegaartbar@gmail. com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, bottegagallery. com.

PROJEKTE EXHIBIT: “Earthworks” an environmental exhibit feat.

Vicky Smith, Benjamin Simon Belmont and Leon Patchett, through 5/1, w/opening reception, Fri., 4/15,

6-9pm. Earth Day reception: 4/22, 6-9pm. Both of these earth-friendly receptions will also feature light edibles served along with a wine tasting and live music. 523 S 3rd Street, 910-763-1197, theprojekte@ gmail.com, www.theprojekte.com

Museums CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILM New exhibit:All Aboard! Leading to Reading exhibit, sponsored by Dr. Tyson & Dr. Heaney of Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry. Dedicated to focusing on and increasing literacy skills in young children. • Bugs and Butterflies Spring Event, 4/22-23, 9am-noon, featuring egg decorating (Butterfly Styled), face painting (9am -10am), toddler bug egg hunt (Age 4 and under; 10am), all-ages bug egg hunt (10:45am), outdoor actvities (hop and bug in a basket, 11amnoon), bee and butterfly balloon animals (11am-noon) and plant a flower for the butterflies (11am-noon),.

Membership included in admission. • Art Studio: Mon., through 24: Easter Cards for the Elderly; 2530: Spring Sponge Painting. Also on Mon.: Trash to Treasues, 10am; Muddy Buddies (gardening), 3:30pm. • Tues: 9:30am: Leading to Reading Literacy Classes; 3:30 Going Global Cooking Club • Wed., Science Counter: through 18, Tree Stumps; 19-22, Nature Bracelets; 23-30, Leaf Match. • Also Wed: 10am Preschool Science; 3:30pm, Fetch! Challenge.

• Thurs: 10am, Cooking Club; 3:30pm, Book Club. • Fri: 10am, Toddler Time; 3:30pm, Adventures in Art. • Sat: 10am, Music Club; 3:30pm, Cardio Class. 4/16, Mr. Mark in Concert; 4/30, UNC TV Kids Club Event.

• Sun: 3:30pm: Surprise Program. Closed Easter Sunday, 4/24. Hrs: Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm.

910-763-3387. www.playwilmington.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd.

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

NC AQUARIUM 910-458-7468. • Pre-reg rqd, Mon-Fri, 8-5pm. www. ncaquariums.com. On exhibit: Megaladon: Diving with North Carolina’s Ultimate Predator. Similar to modern day sharks and rays, Megalodon was a cartilaginous fish, ranging in length from four to six inches, the teeth indicate that this animal was massive, approximately 50-60 feet. Megalodons had four rows of teeth, and most Megalodon models use two or three teeth molds repeated on each row.

On display mid-June, the NC Aquarium jaw will showcase molds from the complete set: four rows of each individual tooth. • Aquarist Apprentice: Sat., 4/30, 2pm. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about aquarium animals, what they eat, how they live, and how to care for them. Open to 10; $25/ages 13 and up, $23/ages 10-12. Admission included. • Behind the Scenes Tour: Sun., 4/24, 2pm.

Accompany aquarium staff on a guided tour of animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. Children 8 and up only, accompanied by a parent or guardian. $15/ages 13 and up, $13/ages 8-12. Admission included. • Extended Behind the Scenes: Fri/Mon., 4/25 and 29, 2pm. Visit the top of our largest exhibit, the Cape Fear Shoals, during an expanded tour behind the scenes. Get a birds-eye view of this 235,000 gallon tank as sharks, stingrays, moray eels, and other fish swim below! Children between 8 and up only, accompanied by a parent or guardian. $20/ages 13 and up, $18/ages 8-12.

Admission included. • Daddy and Me, Sat., 4/30, 9am: Dads and their children interact and learn together about aquarium animals. For adults and kids ages 1-2. $13/one adult and one child ($1/ea. add. child) Admission included. • Salt Marsh Exploration. Hike the salt marsh trail and view first-hand the activities of marsh-dwelling animals and the variety of plants found in this rich environment. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $15/ages 13 and up, $13/ages 8-12. Admission included. • Surf Fishing Workshop: Sat., 4/30, 9am: Three-hour workshop includes one hour of classroom discussion, then surf fishing on the beach nearby. All equipment and bait provided. Rain or shine. Ages 10 and up. $12/participant. Admission is not included. • Aqua Camp: Reptiles and Amphibians, Wed., 4/20, 8:30am-

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city of Wilmington. Cucalorus was just recognized in the Spring 2011 issue of Move MakerMagazine as “One of the 25 Best Film Festival Investments.”Films welcome from all genres. Artists must submit 2 dvds, one inappropriate collage, entry form and fee.

Contact our office to find out how to submit your film in an online format. Entry fee otherwise: $25 if postmarked by 6/14; $35 if postmarked by 7/14, and $45 if postmarked by 7/28. Submit online: www. cucalorus.org” cucalorus.org or go to withoutabox. com. Send your stuff to: Cucalorus, 815 Princess Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. (910)-343-5995.

Questions, notions and dreams should be emailed to: programming@cucalorus.org

Kids Stuff END OF GRADE TEST PREPARATION End of Grade Test Preparation Program, 3rd8th graders. Free; pre-reg rqd. 3rd-5th Grades: Mon.,5:30-6:30pm • 6th-8th Grades: Tues., 5:306:30pm. MLK Community Center located at 401 S. 8th St. (910) 341-7866.

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

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

• Seafood • Honey • Baked goods • Pickles • Jams & Jelly • Candy • Art & Crafts • Entertainment

PINKALICIOUS The Performance Club Studio Theater presents Pinkalicious the Musical! 4/29-5/8, Fri/Sat, 6pm; Sat/ Sun, 3pm. Tickets: www.PerformanceClubKids.com or at Learning Express Toys. Tickets $10. 6624 Gordon Rd. Studio B. Register: www.PerformanceClubKids. com or 910-338-3378.

Workshops/Classes DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Weekly computer classes offered at disAbility Resource Center every Wed/Thurs, covering topics about email setup, computer maintenance, social networking and more. Specific times/topics: www. drcwilmington.org. • Offering computer labs on job-searching, finding resource, online classes and more. Specific times/topics: www.drcwilmington. org. • Accepting donations of computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards and computer mice.

APRIL 23rd Upstarts & Rogues The Farmers Market takes place on Sat., April 16 - Dec. 17 from 8am-1pm

5905#4 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC

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Lectures/ Readings

$50 Highlight and Haircut! or $25 Pedicure!

Clubs/Notices SUPPORT GROUP The April Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia Support Group meeting is 4/26, 1:30pm, at the New Hanover Senior Center For the program the

4/21: HOME BUYER’S WORKSHOP

It’s a buyer’s market, so why not brush up on all there is to know about purchasing a hom? on Thursday the 21st, the Home Buyer’s Workshop offers advice on how to restore credit, organize documents, prepare a mortgage application and more! It takes place at Bolivia Office Ste. E in Bolivia from 6:308:30 p.m. RSVP, $25: 910-253-0699.

OLD BOOKS ON FRONT STREET 10 percent discount to anyone who arrives by bicycle! • “Knit Wits, the crafting group open to all,” Wed nights, 6:30pm. • Story Teller’s Open Mic on Sunday evenings • Fourth Friday Gallery stop downtown, the fourth Friday every mo. with new exhibitions and artist receptions. • Also feat. Wilmington’s First Vend-a-Quote Machine—each quote comes with a $1 off coupon toward purchases • Cape Fear’s Going Green will kick off their Green Book Club with Rachel Carson’s “The Sea Around Us.” www. thegreenawards.com/Default.aspx?v=123 • “Shaun Mitchell Show “—a late-night format talk show (Read: NOT “G- Rated”) hosted by Wilmington’s renown poet & playwright, Shaun Mitchell , 7:30pm.

All episodes will be posted on You Tube, but seating will be set up for a live audience. www.youtube. com/user/OldBooksonFrontSt Old Books on Front St: 249 N. Front St. (910) 76-BOOKS OAKDALE CEMETARY 4/24, 2:30pm, Easter Sunday: Oakdale Cemetery will sponsor Janet’s two-hour walking tour of the cemetery, focusing on the flowers and history of Oakdale. $8; free for Friends of Oakdale Cemetery.

Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

520 N. 15th St. (910) 762-5682 LIVE, LAUGH, LEARN Women of Hope’s next Live, Laugh, Learn event will be a Physician’s Forum featuring four noted Wilmington physicians, Greggory Bebb, MD of Wilmington Surgical Associates; Charles Kays, MD of Wilmington Plastic Surgery; Kenneth Kotz, MD of Hanover Medical Specialists; and Patrick Maguire, MD of Coastal Carolina Radiation Oncology Center. Tues., 4/26, 7:7-8:30pm at the First Baptist Church Activity Center at 1939 Independence Blvd. Free, but register in advanced by calling the Women of Hope office.

Physicians will answer pre-submitted questions about the cancer journey, relating to procedures, new medications, and improvements in cancer treatment. Submit questions to askthedoctor@ womenofhopefightcancer.com prior to Sat., 4/23. womenofhopefightcancer.com or (910) 799-7178.

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HOME BUYER’S WORKSHOPS Thurs, Apr: 4/21: Decisions, Decisions Buying a Great Home. Workshops will give you tools to restore your credit, organize your documents, prepare a mortgage application, choose your housing professionals and buy the best home for your family. 6:308:30pm, Bolivia Office Ste. E, $25/six workshops. Advance registration rqd. 910-253-0699

Adults 12.00 Children under 12 $ 5.00 $

Experience the picturesque beauty of Spring in historic downtown Wilmington.

April 22-24 10:00am - 10:00pm Free surprises for children.

Springbrook Farms, Inc. Water & Market St. • Downtown Wilmington • 251-8899

participants will separate into two breakout sessions, one for patients and one for caregivers, to share ideas about care and coping. (910)686-2583.

HALYBURTON PHOTO CONTEST Photo contest: “My Day at Halyburton Park.”

Deadline: 4/30. We want your photos of people, animals and plants taken at Halyburton Park. Open to amateurs in age groups: 12 and under, 13 to 17, and 18 and over. Awards: 19 prizes will be awarded and separate prize for Best in Show. Winning photographs displayed at Halyburton Park. Rules/regulations: www.halyburtonpark.com PLEASURE ISLAND FRESH MARKET Pleasure Island Fresh Market continues through 5/7, 8am-1pm, at Carolina Beach Marina. Feat. a variety of 20 vendors weekly, like Sweet and Savory, La Gemma Fine Italian Bakery, Carolina Peanuts, C & C Produce, Red Door Roaster and more. Vendor list and map: www.theveggiewagon.com/market. 910-313-6005 or theveggiewagon@gmail.com BENGAL’S MIDGET CHEERLEADERS Bengal’s Midget Cheerleading Quarter Auction: 5/14, 7-9PM. To raise money for uniforms, competition fees, travel fees, etc. Previews starts at 6:30pm. Northside Baptist Church Life Center, 2501 N. College Rd. kimorjoe@bellsouth.net or 910-686-1488 CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 383-0374.

AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS CHADD volunteers facilitate support groups for people affected by AD/HD. Our Parent Support Group for parents of children with AD/HD meets the second Mon of ea. month at the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear (S. College Road at Holly Tree) from 7-9pm.

Adult Support Group for adults who have AD/HD themselves meets monthly on second Tues. at the same place and time. Free and available on a dropin basis to residents of New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties.Karen: WilmCHADD@aol.com.

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet-n-greet the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the downtown public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Culinary Adventures Tour with Food Writer/Chef Liz Biro. 2:30-5:00p.m. Debut of culinary walking tour that guides visitors thru downtown Wilmington’s food history with delicious stops. Tours offered Thursdays & Saturdays. Admission charge. http://www.lizbiro. com/; 910-545-8055

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