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pgs. 6-10 Wilmington’s spring celebration starts Wednesday!

It’s the biggest festival held in Wilmington annually, and seemingly those flowers never miss their full bloom in its honor, either. The 64th annual Azalea Festival brings a host of events with it to our Port City each year. This year is no exception! Concerts from Carolina darlings The Avett Brothers and Darius Rucker will take place, as will the second annual Azalea Cake Challenge (cover photo: Stacy Keffer, “Wilmington Style”) and even the inaugural tennis challenge between John McEnroe and Todd Martin. The street fair, Cole Bros. Circus, home and garden tours and the parade will keep locals and tourists spriited about spring’s final arrival. See all the happenings on pages 6-7.

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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 Any NC writer is eligible to submit one story, which should be original, unpublished and limited to 10 double-spaced pages.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.

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6-10 azalea fest: The celebration of Cape Fear’s top bloom gets underway Wednesday! Find out the lineup on pages 6-7 and all about the second annual Azalea Fest Cake Challenge on page 10.

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

artsy smartsy.................14-27 14 theatre: Rachael Carscaddon interviews Director William Day about the opening of ‘Godspell’ at City Stage.

19 film: Anghus awards zero stars to the flop that is “Sucker Punch.”

20 art: Lauren Hodges interviews jewelry designer Jessie Yeager about her I Like It Here Club brand.

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

22-23 music: Sarah Crandall interviews the indie rock band Sleeping in the Aviary, playing the Soapbox this weekend.

24-27 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

grub & guzzle................ 29-32 29-32 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide!

extra! extra!...................34-47 34 books: Paul Lisicky comes to UNCW to speak about his work and sign copies of his books afterward.

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mediums for communicating a message to the modern western audience is through film. Local filmmaker Chip Hackler produced “Two Hours in the Dark,” the story of Frank Capra’s personal growth following his success with “It Happened One Night.” The overriding message of the film is: When blessed with opportunity to make movies that people flock to, Capra has an opportunity to shape the world. He has a captive audience for “two hours in the dark,” in which he can manipulate emotions, thoughts and ultimately actions. Because this is Frank Capra and we won the war, the assumption is that he would manipulate for our collective good.

A few months ago, Live Local talked about Schumacher’s “Small is Beautiful” as one of the inspiring resources available for the Live Local campaign. Several readers responded to that column. Some were excited to encounter it again

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after more than 30 years. Along the same lines, one person told me she was happy to know a new generation was discovering Schumacher’s work. Several people also responded that it was a dense and difficult read, which is true. It is not light beach reading.

A couple of people asked if there were some good films that would explain many of the same concepts.

Since we have such a talented filmmaking community in Wilmington, it seemed a logical question. So here are a few suggestions for the Live Local Film Series: First is “Canadian Bacon,” a nearly forgotten B- comedy that runs as a late movie periodically.

I think it is Michael Moore’s only narrative feature.

It stars Alan Alda as a U.S. president with low-approval ratings in an economy that is sending jobs out of the country (sounds familiar). The solution his advisors come up with is to start a war—because presidents are always popular during times of war. John Candy and Rhea Perlman take the anti-Canadian propaganda a little too seriously and launch a guerrilla war against our quiet neighbor to the north. Though humorous and farcical, the film actually explores some very interesting themes: the economic drivers that motivate both companies and individuals, the manipulation of people through the media—which is always shaky ground for a film—and the actions of desperate people.

For a more gritty depiction of many of the same concerns, check out “Roger & Me,” Michael Moore’s attempt to talk with Roger Smith, CEO of GM, on camera, following the decision to close the GM plant and the immediate loss of 30,000 jobs.

The next Live Local film is titled “Twenty Bucks.”

Made in 1993 and starring Brendan Fraser (back when he was a star), it follows the trail of a 20 dol-

lar bill. What is fascinating about the film from a Live Local stance is not really the plot; it’s interesting to see a clearly illustrated journey of this 20 dollar bill.

We talk a lot in this column about the flow of money.

In this film the audience sees the brand-new, crisp bill come out of an ATM and then get spent, stolen, handed to a pan handler, and spent again and again.

It is a strikingly visual representation of Buy Local ILM’s reoccurring tweet: “Want to see your $1.00 again? Spend it local!”

This column started by discussing Frank Capra, and the power of film for emotional manipulation.

When confronted with an acute crisis in the world, most of us would readily give ourselves and our resources to help others. Japan, Haiti and Katrina all leap quickly to mind. At the end of “It’s a Wonderful Life” we, the audience, know intimately of all the good that George Bailey has done for his family, friends and community, knowingly or unknowingly.

In his hour of need, the town turns up to save him.

I personally know what that feels like, and it defies description. But I think the often overlooked lesson that can be taken from this film is daily, not when there is a crisis. Daily, George made decisions for the benefit of his community.

“Where is my money?” the Seneca Falls townspeople would ask.

“But your money is in Joe’s house and the Kennedy house and Mrs. Maltin’s House and 100 others. You’re lending them the money to build, and they’re gonna pay it back as best they can.” George was already an angel who didn’t know he had his wings—but those were wings he earned everyday.

Maybe if we all thought about our spending decisions a little more everyday, we might earn our wings, too. And possibly help keep our neighbors in their houses.

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OPENING DAY SATURDAY APRIL 16th Events abound in celebration of the red, pink and white blooms Fresh from the Farm

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t’s the official spring festival of

Wilmington, bringing 300,000 people to our area to celebrate all things blossoming in red, pink and white! The 64th annual Azalea Festival arrives April 6th and carries on through the 10th, welcoming royalty with our 2011 queen, former Miss America Heather French Henry, celebrities (actress Leann Hunley, parade marshal Major General Robert Dickerson, Chris Lambert from ABC’s “The Bachelor/ Bachelorette,” Tampa Bay Buccaneer Connor Barth, among others) and local yokels (Captain Terry Bragg of NC Battleship and Miss Greater Wilmington Megan Everette).

From the famed garden party to the 5K and 10K runs, to the Wilmington Art Association’s juried art show, as well as street festivals and concerts out the wazoo, including Southern men Darius Rucker and the sold-out Avett Brothers, it looks like the next four days will be packed with to-do lists a mile long. Grab some cotton candy and hit the downtown streets— it’s azalea time!

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release, “Learn to Live.” and his most recent album “Charleston, SC 1966.” Most likely, he’ll grace us “with a little love and some tenderness,” too. Tickets are on sale at etix.com or at the Azalea office.

Battleship Salute Thurs., April 7th 1 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. • Free Battleship NC • Jct Hwy. Wilmingtonians can honor a piece of history and help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wilmington’s arrival of the Battleship. Along with surviving USS NC Battleship World War II crew members, the Queen Azalea, Azalea Belles, and Azalea Festival Celebrities will be in attendance [see Cultural Calendar, page 41].

Queen’s Coronation Riverfront Park Wed., April 6th, 3 p.m. • Free At the Queen’s Coronation, Heather French Henry will be crowned officially as Queen Azalea. Former Miss America in 2000, Henry has a passion for veterans and designing Couture Gowns for young women. The event will also introduce the Azalea Festival celebrities for the first time. Azalea Belles and performers will be on hand for this presentation.

Visiting Ships Docking on Water Street Thurs., April 7th, noon The Celebrated War of 1812 Tall Ship LYNX “America’s Privateer” will make its grand arrival April 7th at noon and will be open for public tours during the Azalea Festival. The squaretop sail schooner has arrived on the East Coast from Hawaii and California. It’s scheduled for a five-year mission along the East Coast of the United States and Canada to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the “Star-Spangled Banner.”

Darius Rucker Concert Trask Coliseum • Wed., April 6th • $52 He held our hands in the ‘90s on “Cracked Rear View” with his band Hootie and the Blowfish. In the millennium he’s going country.

Darius Rucker will be crooning out his Southern soul at the Azalea Festival on Wednesday, April 6th, playing hits from his Nashville

Cole Bros. Circus Wilmington International Airport Grounds Thurs., April 7th - Sun., April 10th $15-$25 Clowns, acrobats, motorcycles, gymnasts and exotic animals, like elephants and camels, are all included in the fun-filled and spectacular Cole Bros. Circus. For showtimes, visit www.

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The Avett Brothers Trask Coliseum, 8 p.m. • Fri., April 8th They’re hitting a major stride on the music scene right now! The NC-native Avett Brothers have worked with Rick Rubin’s American Recordings, releasing “I and Love and You” to much praise, and touring nationally to sold out shows from Portland to New York. Though their Americana soul found its roots in Concord, NC, they’ve become national darlings on the acoustic front. To no surprise, their Friday night show is already sold out!

Garden Tour Fri., Sat. and Sun., April 8th - 10th The 58th annual Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour is taking place through 12 of Wilmington’s most luxurious gardens. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the event Friday, 10 a.m., at the spacious Fragrance Garden at Greenfield Lake, where the revered Azalea Queen’s Garden Party takes place. The queen and her Azalea Belles will be on site, along with the UNCW brass ensemble and Citidal Honor Guard.

The garden tour feature blooms of all sorts, ranging from the signature azalea to the more subtle pittosporum. Tickets are available through the Cape Fear Garden Club’s website, www.azaleagardentour.org, and at the NC Azalea Festival Office, as well as at Belk, local garden centers and other local businesses. Group discounts are available; children 12 and under are admitted free.

Street Fair and Main Stage Water, Front and Market streets Fri., April 8th, 6-11 p.m.

Sat., April 9th, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sun., April 10th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Free The NC Azalea Festival Street Fair is a family event, featuring over 200 arts-and-craft vendors, 40 food vendors, four stages, a children’s area and a whole lot of fun! The festivities start on Friday night at the Main Stage, and Riverfront Park Stage entertaining the crowds, as food vendors fill the air with scrumptious smells. The excitement continues Saturday and Sunday, with a fireworks display Saturday night at 9 p.m.

Bands will be hitting the stage, playing tunes in all genres all weekend long for free! From rock to rockabilly, beach music to funk, folk to Americana, the main stage is located at the top level of the Water Street Parking Deck; alcohol will be sold on site.

Friday: 6 p.m., The Phantom Playboys; 7 p.m., The Beat Transformers; 7:30 p.m., BLP; 8:30 p.m., The Beat Transformers; 9 p.m., Love Tribe.

Saturday: noon and 1:30 p.m., Band of Oz; 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m., Gabriel Lehman; 3 p.m., M-80’s; 4 p.m., Jimmy John’s Eating Contest; 4:30 p.m., Soulbeam; 5:30 p.m. and 7pm, Selah Dub; 6 p.m., Painted Man; 7:30 p.m., Bald Fury; 9:30 p.m., Liquid Pleasure.

Sunday: noon, Fustics; 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm, Rockinhorse Unplugged; 1:30pm, Madonna Nash; 3 p.m., Onward Soldiers 4:30 p.m., Fantasy.

Juried Art Show St. James Episcopal Church, Perry Hall 313 Dock Street Thurs., April 7th - Sun., April 10th The Wilmington Art Association holds its annual Juried Spring Art Show and Sale annually throughout Azalea Fest weekend. The nonprofit organization has been accepting entries for months now, in all genres (except for computer-generated or stained glass works) and from all styles of artists, ages 18 and older.

Judged by painter Mike Rooney and photographer Brownie Harris, the opening reception is Thursday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the show continues Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as well as on Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

Azalea 5K/10K/Fun Walk Sat., April 2nd, 8 a.m.

At Mayfaire’s Try Sports Field, the second annual Cape Fear Volunteer Center/Big Buddy 5K will take place in honor of the Big Buddy program. Cash prizes will go to the overall firstplace male and female, second- and third-place runner-ups will be noticed, too.

Registration will last from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Prior to the race, the entry fee is $30; the day of the race it is $35. It is free for anyone 12 and under to participate. For more information, call 910-392-8180 or e-mail cfvcdirector@ gmail.com to request entry.

Additionally, Wilmington residents of all athletic levels can enjoy the town’s first 10K/Fun Walk. Big Buddy is a mentoring program aimed at assisting “at-risk” youth. It pairs children with positive adult role models.

Boxing Sat., April 9th, 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Sun., April 10th, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Williston Middle School • 401 S.10th St. Free Nationally and internationally renowned boxers come from all over the nation to participate, including military. Don’t miss the excitement, sponsored by the NC Amateur Boxing Association and Friends of Boxing Inc. Coin Show American Legion Hall • 702 Pine Grove Dr. Sat., April 9th, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sun., April 10th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • $1 Families can learn about the values of foreign countries and their respective currency.

Children will be given free foreign coins to add to the experience, and over 30 dealers from various states will be on site for appraisals, sales and trades.

Tickets will be available at all local Harris Teeter stores and the Azalea Festival Office.

Azalea Fest Parade Sat., April 9th, 9 a.m. • Free Downtown Wilmington Don’t miss the Azalea Queen and her court making their salutations amongst an array of lively floats, the roar of the marching bands, and a sprinkle of colorful clowns and horses.

Making its way through downtown, the parade will highlight visiting celebrities and welcomes spectators young and old.

Shag Contest CFCC’s Schwartz Center Sat., April 9th, 1-6 p.m. • $3/person The dance contest features Professional, Non-Professional, Club/Social, Junior I and II divisions. Couples are judged based on execution, togetherness, repertoire, smoothness and degree of difficulty.

Spectators can join in on the fun and watch the fanciest footwork south of the Mason-Dixon line. Shag dancing is about as Carolina as college basketball.

days of dancing, singing and music-playing.

The performers will be dressed in authentic, bright costumes and will showcase a medley of traditions from a variety of cultures.

Tennis Challenge Trask Coliseum • Sun. April 10th, 2 p.m.

The inaugural Azalea Festival Tennis Challenge will pit John McEnroe against Todd Martin. Produced and directed by Simpson and Associates Sports Marketing, with the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association, the event will give all members of the community a chance to be involved with the establishment of the Althea Gibson Tennis Center. It’s going to be a spectacle between McEnroe’s well-known antics, and Martin’s professionalism and perspective character he brings to the sport. Tickets start at $12; etix.com.

Street Fair MultiCultural Stage Bailey Park Front Street between Market and Princess Sat., April 9th - Sun., April 10th, 1-5 p.m.

The Festival of Cultures is a multicultural event highlighting the rich diversity that makes up the greater Cape Fear region. Exciting entertainment and pageantry are planned with two

Historic Home Tour Sat., April 9, 1-6 p.m.

Sun., April 10, 1-5 p.m. • $25 Azalea Festival Home Tour, presented by Historic Wilmington Foundation, starts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at the Fanning House on 206 Orange Street. Each of the nine locations burst with individual appeal, from amazing architecture to historical significance. The structures contain more than 100 years of charm, and guests are welcome to see them from the inside-out.

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fondant and fun: Azalea Cake Challenge features festival-themed goodies

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sugar from the moment you walk in,” says Dana McKoy, co-chair of the Azalea Cake Challenge. As a special events coordinator for Cape Fear Community College, she was an obvious pick to arrange the inaugural contest as part of the 63rd Azalea Festival in 2010. Still, even McKoy couldn’t have guessed the success of the challenge.

“I expected 300 to 400 people,” McKoy says. “We had over 1,000 [people] buy tickets to come see the cakes. So this year we expect a healthy crowd.”

The Azalea Cake Challenge deserves to be well-attended. McKoy, joined by her partnerin-planning Sandee Spradley, made it her goal to create an event that is bigger and better than last year’s.

The second annual challenge features four professional bakeries that will present extravagant and decadent festival-themed treats.

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Like last year’s challenge, there is an amateur division. However, McKoy and Spradley felt it was necessary to split the categories in one more way. This year those not employed at a bakery have two options. The amateur novice division has seven people in it who have no professional experience decorating cakes. The amateur advanced division boasts 17 entrants who may have been professionals at some time but are not currently working in a bakery.

The decision to break the amateur section by experience should make it easier for the judges to compare the cakes, and a truly deserving amateur novice baker will have a chance at win-

ICING ON THE CAKE: Lindsay Shaw, the 2010 Azalea Festival Queen, is awe-struck by the confectionery creations at last year’s Cake Challenge.

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ning in a category that fits his or her skill level.

McKoy says the pride she sees in these lessexperienced decorators is heartwarming as they unveil their very own creations.

“My favorite part is seeing the way each baker interprets the [Azalea Festival theme],” McKoy explains. “We’ve seen entire cakes that were shaped like Azalea Belles, ones that looked like cars or floats in the parade, and one in which every tier was a different aspect of the festival, including the circus. There were even modern, avant-garde cakes that had floral designs.”

No matter the creation, all three divisions will go up against a judging panel consisting of local culinary gurus. Confirmed judges include Val

Mason, the lead culinary instructor at CFCC, and Sue Watkins, a former culinary instructor and cake decorator extraordinaire. Also judging are Liz Biro, a local food writer for StarNews, and Marshall Beatty, the executive pastry chef of Landfall Country Club whom also won last year’s professional division.

Ticket-holders will have a say in who deserves to be named top baker, too, as they can vote in the People’s Choice for the three sections.

Upping the ante for this year’s competition is the addition of a cash prize. The Best-in-Show award for professionals is $200, while the two amateur division winners will receive $100.

Second and third place in each category will take home some money, too. “We’re not like Food Network,” McKoy says. “We can’t offer a $10,000 prize. But it’s the second year, and we’re kicking it up a notch.”

Culinary students from CFCC will teach decorating techniques at the challenge as well.

Folks will be able to select a mini-cake to ice in their own way and savor bite by bite. McKoy notes that the CFCC decorating table was very popular last year, so if attendees are after their own cake, they should arrive early.

The Junior League of Wilmington will be in attendance, selling the official festival cookbooks, “Seaboard to Sideboard.” The Azalea Belles will also be at the challenge. “I’ve never seen [a belle] up close before,” McKoy divulges. “I’m really excited to see their intricate dresses.”

Guests can peruse the Schwartz Center and admire the cakes at their own pace this Sunday. “It’s very laid back,” she says.

“It’s great for after church. People can stay parked at CFCC and walk along the street fair afterward.”

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newsoftheweird LEAD STORY A 200-exhibit installation on the history of dirt and filth and their importance in our lives opened in a London gallery in March, featuring the ordinary (dust), the educational (a video tribute to New York’s Fresh Kills landfill, at one time the world’s largest), the medical (vials of historic, nastylooking secretions from cholera victims), and the artistic (bricks fashioned from feces gathered by India’s Dalits, who hand-clean latrines). Dirt may worry us as a society, said the exhibit’s curator, but we have learned that we “need bits of it and, guiltily, secretly, we are sometimes drawn to it.”

Capping the exhibit, leaning against a wall, was what appeared at a distance to be an ordinary broom but whose handle was studded with diamonds and pearls.

Government in Action!

The CIA recently won two court rulings allowing the agency to refuse comment about its former contractor Dennis Montgomery rulings that issues involving him are “state secrets” (despite strong evidence that the main “secret” is merely how foolish the agency, and the U.S. Air Force, were to pay Montgomery at least $20 million for bogus software following 9-11, according to a February New York Times report). Montgomery, a small-time gambler who said he was once abducted by aliens, convinced the two agencies

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that his sophisticated software could detect secret al-Qaida messages embedded in video pixels on Al Jazeera’s news website. According to the Times report, Montgomery has not been charged with wrongdoing and is not likely to be, since the agencies do not want their gullibility publicized.

For about a year, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has been facilitating Mexico’s increasingly bloody drug wars by turning a blind eye to U.S. gun sales to the cartels even though those very guns account for some civilian deaths as well as the December fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent. According to the senior ATF agent who supplied evidence to CBS News, neither the Mexican government nor many U.S. officials were aware of the program (called “Fast and Furious”) until mid-March. ATF allowed the sales so it could track the guns’ locations, to facilitate, at some future date, bringing indictments against drug traffickers.

Until recently, many pregnant women at risk of delivering prematurely could be aided by an obstetrician-recommended workup of a chemical compound, at a cost of about $10 to $20 a dose. However, in February, the Food and Drug Administration approved a specific commercial version, K-V Pharmaceutical’s Makena, which KV began pricing at $1,500 a dose (citing its need to recoup “research” costs). K-V also began

threatening dispensers of the workup compound, since FDA had anointed Makena with “market exclusivity.” (Update: FDA changed its mind in March and announced that providers of the workup compound could continue to offer it.)

News That Sounds Like a Joke The manager of the Channel Islands Cooperative store in the British territory of Jersey acknowledged to BBC News in November that a shopper’s complaint was justified and that refunds would be made. The customer believed she had been overcharged by about five pounds (about $8) because, while weighing fruits and vegetables, the clerk had been leaning over so that her breasts accidentally increased pressure on the scale. Britain’s Border Agency announced the firing of an immigration officer in January.

The man had apparently turned sour on his marriage, and while his wife was on holiday with her family in Pakistan, he quietly added her name to the terrorist list of people not allowed into the country.

Police Blotter Tough Guys: In Houston in February, Christopher Harding, 23, was sentenced to three years in prison for beating up his mother (who is disabled and requires a caretaker) and yanking out her dentures. In Long Beach, Calif., in February, police arrested two 19-year-old men,

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Intra-Geek-Community Crime: In March, a teenager was charged with attempting to rob the Fun 4 All comic-book store in Southfield, Mich., with a homemade bomb (that looked realistic but turned out to be harmless) and presenting a list of the specific collectors’ merchandise (not money) he wanted. After the clerk balked at the demands, the robber relented, paid cash for a few of the items on the list, and left. When arrested later, he called the incident a “social experiment.”

Timothy James Chapek, 24, was charged with burglary in March after he broke into a house in Portland, Ore., and took a shower. Unknown to him, the resident was in another part of the house and came, with his two German shepherds and a gun, to confront Chapek through the closed bathroom door, while calling 911. Fearing the dogs and the gun, Chapek simultaneously dialed 911 himself, begging that officers come quickly and arrest him. (Chapek, later released on bond, was re-arrested two days later in Chehalis, Wash., while, according to police, loading shoplifted goods into a stolen car.)

Great Art! Scottish artist Jane Forbes, 47, won the “Shoe Is Art” competition in Dundee in late 2010 with a work (“Ad Infinitum”) that a University of Dundee spokesman called “awe-inspiring.”

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and John-Michael Tebelak, “Godspell” prospered into one of the most popular stage productions around the globe. Theatre classes in high schools and colleges, as well as professional stages enacted it everywhere. By no means is it an obscure musical.

Opening this Thursday at City Stage, appropriately in time for Easter (April 24), theatre-goers have a chance to be moved by its powerful message.

With a cast of 10 (Cameron Miles Young as Jesus, Adam Poole as John the Baptist, Morganna Bridgers as Mary Magdalene to name a few), they lead us through the last seven days of Christ’s life.

This story, modernized by its director, William Day, is of a young guy who puts everything on the line and tries to teach people how to be nicer and more understanding—how to live better in essence. Updates to the show include Facebook references and even a Justin Bieber-like character. The audience will be a part of a flow of parables, which eventually lead to a struggle and waves of emotion.

“One of the things I love about this show is that the audience goes with it,” Day says, “because it’s hard not to. By the end of the first act, everyone is along for the ride.” Day kindly took time out from the busy rehearsal schedule to give us a sneak peek of his version of the production.

they sold me on “Godspell.”

I tend to gravitate toward shows that you can reinvent and be creative with. The show is very dated, early ‘70s, with references to the Marx Brothers and the Three Stooges. I’ve replaced those with [references like] Lady Gaga, and there’s even a section where we do a parable with Super Mario video games. If you make it your own and add things to it, it becomes a great experience. The central story line just hasn’t been told this way before.

e: Though it’s a religious play, it has a reputation of appealing to almost everyone, correct?

WD: It’s one of the most popular plays done in local theatres because it’s a universal story that everyone can identify with. I wanted to put the question out there of what it would be like if Jesus was in our modern-day society, what if he were someone who lived today. How would we react? What would he look like? How old would he be? I decided to make him a young Justin Bieber type, who starts saying things that no one else is saying and starts teaching e: Tell readers about the cast and their roles.

WD: I’ve formed characters each representing a philosophies. People started following [Jesus] bedifferent stereotype. [For example], Mary Mag- cause he was a leader. dalene is made up of everything unappealing to the modern-day woman. I wanted to be as real as e: How do you think people will react to your possible. . . . I wanted to do what everyone thinks choice of making Jesus so young? about; everyone judges everyone. It’s just human WD: We’re not going away from the story, we’re nature. I wanted to explore that, put it out there— still telling it. That’s the most important thing about wanted people to see the show and not just be “Godspell.” We haven’t forgotten to do that. How shocked but intrigued. Usually in this show people will church-goers see it? I don’t know. How I’ve chouse their real names, but since they are playing sen to do the show goes against some of the things stereotypes, I let the actors make up names on in the Bible. But that’s how I show my art. I’m lucky to have a very open-minded cast who are willing to their own. go along with it.

It’s set in a city where something very traumatic e: I read the musical is based primarily on the 1964 has happened, and everyone has stumbled upon an film “The Gospel According to St. Matthew.”

WD: It’s billed as that but not all of it. I am not a very re- abandoned movie theatre, where this guy comes e: What drew you to directing “Godspell”? ligious person, but I do believe this story. I don’t know and starts teaching the parables. It’s ironic that a WD: I’ve been in the show before, but I’ve never how it exists or how it was written, but it paints Jesus young, boy-band kid is like, ‘I have the answers.’ It’s directed it. City Stage is a smaller, more intimate as a real person. He has several flaws. Everyone can symbolic of what today’s society is like.

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meaningless matter: ‘Sucker Punch’ is for suckers

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with which we are all familiar: self gratification. There is pleasure in masturbation, but it’s not a group activity—it’s not for the benefit of others. Sitting through “Sucker Punch” is like watching director Zach Snyder masturbate for two hours.

This is an awful, awful movie—the kind of cinematic fantasy that could have only been made by an obsessive-compulsive fetishist who stopped developing emotionally at 14.

The film is a train wreck in every sense of the word: wretched writing, putrid acting and the kind of seizure-inducing virtual camerawork that will numb the mind in no time flat.

Zach Snyder is a soulless director who has amassed a fair share of apologists. His previous films (“300,” “Watchmen”) have been visual feasts, candy-coated sugary confections with no center. “Sucker Punch” is his empty, vapid, sexually frustrated, malevolent masterpiece. This could be the most intentionally awful film ever made. I say “intentional” because every frame of this was planned. Every choice was calculated. This is a movie from a director who had every crayon in the box to color with, and what he delivered is a colorful mess.

I was amazed how a movie that spends so much time assaulting the senses could be so utterly senseless. The plot is laughable.

Baby Doll (Emily Browning) is committed to a mental institution after accidentally killing her sister. Her evil stepfather plans to have her lobotomized in five days. The harsh reality is too much for her to bear, so Baby Doll creates a fantasy world where she and the other patients are dancers at a brothel.

What? Seriously? So, right off the bat I’m supposed to believe that a girl suffers an awful tragedy, creates a dream world for herself, and in that dream world she’s a whore?

Does that make sense to anyone? Of course not. Sense doesn’t matter for a movie like “Sucker Punch.” What matters is setting up scenes where hot girls can stand around in burlesque outfits.

In the fantasy world she created, Baby Doll learns that when she dances she can escape to yet another fantasy world. Here, she’s a sword-carrying, gun-wielding badass who can take on armies of monsters, dragons, clockwork soldiers and every other science fiction/ fantasy cliché of the last century. Sure, it’s awesome to see giant battlefields and mechanized robots fight World War One biplanes and dogfights with fire-breathing dragons. But when these scenes are utterly meaningless and do nothing to advance the plot, it doesn’t matter. They could have had King Kong and Godzilla speed-skating on the rings of Saturn while Darth Vader has a light-saber duel with

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a few lines of awful dialogue before a 10-minute battle begins. Like the entire movie, the supporting cast is made up of delicious eyecandy but ultimately has no point. Bikini girls with machine guns.

Nothing in “Sucker Punch” makes any sense. One of the major elements of the film involves Baby Doll’s seductive dancing, so

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CALLING ALL SUCKERS: Don’t buy into the drivel that is Zach Snyder’s ‘Sucker Punch.’ Courtesy photo.

the Thundercats. If there’s no reason for it to be happening, it’s nothing more than something to stare at for a moment and declare “cool.”

Zach Snyder’s films remind me of conversations I had when I was 10. My friends and I would sit around for hours discussing geek hypothetical: “Who would win in a fight: Captain America or Batman?” Or we’d discuss the superiority of Transformers over the Go-Bots, or why the A-Team and GI Joe used guns and blew up stuff but no one ever actually died.

Again, fascinating topics when I was 10. However, maturity essentially must set in. And though one can have an interesting discussion about whether a great white shark would win in a fight against an orca whale, we also learn to rationalize: Would it be worth two hours of my life? Snyder seems to be stuck in this place.

His movies are immature, long-form music videos that lack cohesion.

The acting is abysmal, too. Emily Browning has practically no screen presence. Scott Glenn shows up at random times as some kind of Zen master giving Baby Doll and her friends

powerful that it hypnotizes men and transports her to faraway places, and yet we never really see her or anyone else dance. When creating a fantasy world that involves burlesque dancers and brothels, it seems like a dance number would be in order. It’s this level of stupidity that I find fascinating.

I don’t know how films like “Sucker Punch” get made. Hundreds of millions of dollars were dumped into a vapid visual tour de force with no heart, soul or reason to exist.

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UNCW’s Lumina Theater, Fisher Student Center www.uncw.edu/lumina Thursday, 7pm • Free Sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, “This Way Up” tells about the security wall being constructed by Israel on the West Bank that has divided Palestinian families and communities.

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spoils of war: Jessie Yeager finds inspiration in past and present

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“SuperFred” Yeager was captured and held in a Japanese prison. He survived the Bataan Death March and ended up passing three years of his young soldier life in an internment camp. Fighting starvation, malaria and beriberi, he decided that a little optimism would be the key to survival.

He started the “I Like It Here Club,” in which he and his fellow prisoners would find reasons to love the camp—included were the opportunities to learn new items of interest during much downtime. SuperFred was able to pick up the Russian language from one of his friends, which he later applied to his career as a professor at West Point.

“Fred was a strong believer in doing what you love,” his granddaughter, Jessie Yeager, says. “He encouraged me to do what I loved and to turn it into a career; words I have taken to heart.”

Yeager followed her grandfather’s words of wisdom while choosing her major in college. Realizing that she was happiest making jewelry, she immediately put in for a transfer to the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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by Lauren Hodge Jessie Yeager ub I Like It Here Cl m eClub.tumblr.co www.ILikeItHer Yet, that was only her first step. Turns out she needed a little more encouragement.

“It wasn’t until this past year that my friend and local artist, Alisha Payne, and I challenged each other to take our love of creating to start independent businesses,” she says. “With Alisha making bags and me making jewelry, it was similar yet different enough to really understand each other. We started a ‘class’ where we were both the instructors and the pupils, giving each other assignments while being each other’s helping hands.”

Today, Payne owns Wilmington’s popular new accessory line, Ruby Assata, a collection of leather goods and purses which recently had its first fashion show in Charlotte and is finishing up a Kickstarter campaign. As for Yeager, she named her own line “I Like It Here Club,” after her grandfather’s wartime endeavor. Currently, she sells her goods at downtown fashion shrine Edge of Urge.

Recently, Yeager had the thrill of seeing her jewelry designs on a crucial red carpet event.

“While actress Vanessa Hudgens was filming in town, she fell in love with Edge of Urge and many of the local artists it supports,” Yeager says. “She bought bunches of owner Jessie Williams’ feather earrings, bracelets and crochet jewelry made by Jess Young of Mimic.” She also purchased Yeager’s popu• • • •

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Those same cuffs made an appearance at New York Fashion Week on Hudgens’ ears, where they were photographed to death. Thus, I Like It Here Club has officially arrived.

Back in the ear cuffs’ hometown of Wilmington, Yeager works tirelessly in her spare bedroom, which is filled with her latest work. “I’m working to acquire new tools and create new possibilities to the club,” she says. She keeps an online presence and updates her blog whenever she comPhoto by pletes a new piece.

Keith Ketchum When asked, she says the star attraction of the collection is her homemade kaleidoscope necklace.

“The person wearing it can periodically escape from reality and into an alternate universe,” she says. “My jewelry is an extension of my mind, of my personal inspirations and thoughts.”

Each thought, of course, contains a small memory of the man who originated her company’s name and her ideals. Carrying on her grandfather’s optimism and zeal for the small blessings in life, Yeager can’t help living in his shadow. And that, she says, is a good thing.

“I love to be reminded of Fred and his positive outlook on life,” she says. “Even if it is just drinking coffee with a croissant and reading The New York Times.”

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Wilmington Art Assoc. Gallery 616B Castle St. • (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org Stop by the Wilmington Art Gallery, and enjoy two special events that will hang until April 20th: Jim Cooper is the featured artist who has depicted his visit to Monet’s gardens at Giverny into his colorful paintings.

Also shown are renderings of “Flowers,” created by many members of the Wilmington Art Association.

Mark your calendars for the 29th annual Spring Art Show and Sale which coincides with the Azalea Festival. The exhibit runs from April 8 -10 at Perry Hall, St. James Episcopal Church, 313 Dock St. in downtown Wilmington. This is the region’s largest and most prestigious juried art show with prizes totaling over $4,000 in cash and merchandise.

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addictive punch: Sleeping in the Aviary presents tunes from third album

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with addictive and punchy sounds blending a hodgepodge of rock ‘n’ roll, folk, punk and garage-band sounds.

Upon first hearing their 2010 album, “Great Vacation!”it seemed like music that fit perfectly on one of those avant-garde Apple or Target commercials: catchy and forever ingrained on the mind upon hearing it. Taking on a two-month national tour, Sleeping in the Aviary will be performing at The Soapbox on April 8.

Not one song from any of Sleeping in the Aviary’s three albums sounds the same. In 2007, they made their mark with their first album, “Oh, This Old Thing?” They followed with their 2008 sophomore album, “Expensive Vomit in a Cheap Hotel,” which showed off fast and buoyant guitar skills behind lead singer Elliott Kozel’s nasally, uplifting vocals.

Their sound here is similar to Manchester Orchestra, but ventures into slower banjoinfused ballads peppered with the acoustic delicacy of Neutral Milk Hotel. The pace of “Great Vacation! alternates between fast

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and slow with hints of ukulele channeling a relaxing vibe, fitting for the vacation component that comprises the album’s title.

On the album, “You Don’t Have to Drive” is evocative of a surf song, with upbeat guitar riffs much like the Beach Boy’s “I Get Around,” featuring repetitive heavy drums.

“Weightlessly In Love” is a soft, romantic ballad with gentle acoustics and lyrics like, “Who cares about studying the stars / When we could be kissin’ on Mars.”

Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Kozel and his friend, bass player Phil Mahlstad, TOTEM MAGIC: Sleeping in the Aviary offers upbeat surf rock and romantic ballads on their third album. Photo by Loose Thread Photography.

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were roommates back in 2003, each going through rough patches in life. Mahlstad had been released from jail and Kozel was working a stressful job at an animal hospital. The pair would often drink at night, then hammer out their frustrations in Kozel’s basement on the bongos, drums and other instruments.

One night, a Fed Ex delivery man, Michael Sienkowski, was dropping off a package at Kozel’s and heard the commotion from the

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basement, which piqued his curiosity. Kozel recalls answering the door to Sienkowski saying, “You guys are pretty good, but it sounds like you are in bad need of a drummer. And lose the bongos.”

“So, from that day forward we practiced every Wednesday night,” Kozel explains.

With Sienkowski as the new drummer, the band soon added another guitar player, Kyle ‘Porkchop’ Sobczak, along with Celeste Haul on the vocals, musical saw and accordion.

Though the recording process for “Great Vacation!” was a long and tedious—a four-month process—Kozel acknowledges its unconventional method a necessity. “I was delivering submarine sandwiches at the time,” he says, “and came home from work and worked on it until I couldn’t stay awake anymore. It was done piece-by-piece mostly to a click track since we didn’t really have all the songs figured out yet and didn’t have very good live tracking capabilities. We did it all in our attic studio and usually filled up all 32 tracks that we were allowed by the ProTools software masters. Then I mixed the damn thing, which took a month or so.”

Though it may have taken a while to complete, the band’s efforts have paid off, as they’re now touring, while the album’s sales on iTunes increase. Their show at the Soapbox is only $5 for under-age concert-goers and free for others. Doors open at 9 p.m.

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acoustic sing-a-long sets and full-band barroom stomps at the forefront of enjoyment. They have lived through many stories to tell, merging life experience with melody.

Formed several years ago from a duo, the current four-member band consists of vocalist and acoustic guitarist Eric Miller, Alex Lanier (electric and acoustic guitar, vocals), Rick Williams (six-string electric bass, upright bass and vocals) and John Kovalski (drums, vocals).

They play a mellow mix of Americana, filled with elements of bluegrass, folk and country, all saturated by affluent harmonies. Miller’s vocals are reminiscent of a seasoned backwoods country singer, which affords honesty to the narrative nature of their lyrics.

His baritone voice pairs well with steady acoustic chords layered over tight country rhythms. Channeling vintage Charlie Daniels (c.1970), songs like “Looks Like Snow” offers ear-pleasing four-part arrangements.

Others, like “Church,” pick up the tempo in toe-tapping pleasure.

The band has recorded three studio albums, but that doesn’t stop them from venturing into cover songs during their live performance.

Many of such have included opening for their heroes, like The Avett Brothers, Peter Frampton and Steep Canyon Rangers.

LSL’s schedule has been booked to the brim with touring, but on Saturday night they’ll be home at the Soapbox. encore was able to chat with the ramblin’ Best Band of 2011 (according to encore’s Reader’s Poll), where bassist Rick Williams discusses life on the road and a little nostalgia for their comfort zone—Wilmington.

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Rick Williams: We all understand our responsibilities a little better now. It also helps to gauge the quality of new material. Folks around here

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RW: Most of the writing happens when Eric and Alex are able to carve out time to work together on arranging their individual work. Then we put the finishing touches on as a group and take it out to the people. We turn sound checks into small practice sessions when we can. That leaves us time to spend with our friends when travelling. The folks who house, feed and entertain us on the road are becoming like another family. If we had to stop doing this tomorrow, we would probably miss the people as much as the music. e: Tell us about the bluegrass fests you play.

RW: They are the greatest shows for us because of the level of attentiveness. We are generally perceived as “a little sketchy” when we plop drums and amps down on the stage, but once we get going, they get it. We have a great love and respect for bluegrass, and that comes through, regardless of our interpretation. e: How do your out-of-town shows differ from local gigs?

RW: It’s a good feeling to come into a new

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here, too, but there’s less pressure. Wilmington is a comfort zone for us, and stepping out of your comfort zone always makes you better no matter what you do.

SHAPES AND SOUNDS: L Shape Lot play their brand of Americana this weekend at Soapbox Laundro-Lounge. Courtesy photo.

town or venue and know that you have to earn every fan there. You won’t get by on your name, reputation or how long you have been at it. You just have to be your best and connect with an audience. Nothing else matters for a few hours, and that’s a great feeling. It’s great

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a preview of tunes all over town this week WEDNESDAY, april 6 darius rucker —Trask Coliseum, UNCW Campus Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 Wilmington Icon (Singing Contest) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 Daniel Parish —Halligan’s Public House, 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 791-1019 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Gary Allen’s Acoustic Open Mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 The Get Down Jam with The Casserole —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 djBe EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Mac & Juice —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 Jeremy Norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 Open Mic Night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 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 E.S.S. —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

thursDAY, april 7 DJ S t r e t c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Dueling Pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

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Live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 Trivia with Party Gras DJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 Top 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 djBe EXTREME KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 Fried Lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 firedance & drums @ dark, DJ MIT Psytrance (11pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Blivet (8pm-12am, Tiki Stage); DJ Dane Britt (10pm-2am Inside) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Roomful of Blues —Creole’s, 124 Princess St.; 763-1500 RootSoul Project —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996

Hip Hop —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Dixieland Allstars —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999 Forrest Tabor —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 Brent Stimmel —Halligan’s Public House, 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd.; 791-1019 Open Mic with Jeremy Norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Karaoke —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 Bag of Toys —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Mike O’Donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Benny Hill —Creekside Cafe & Grill, 6328 Oleander Dr.; 679-4493 Coleman Daley —Live on Grace, 121 N. Front St; 399-4390

friday, APRIL 8 Jazz with Benny Hill —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395

DJ P Funk —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ S t r e t c h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 Lightnin’ Bob Kurowski —Spectrum Art & Jewelry, 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-2323 Karaoke —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 The Avett Brothers —Trask Coliseum, UNCW Campus The Treblemakers —Live on Grace, 121 N. Front St; 399-4390 House/Techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Dueling Pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 Kinlaw & Johnson Band —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 Karaoke with DJ Valerie —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd., 910-509-2026

Sound Dog —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 After School Special —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Johnnie Acoustic —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 The Mood Duo —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 Ed Somech (steel drums) —Jamaica’s Comfort Zone, 417 S. College Rd.; 399-2867 L Shape Lot —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 RootSoul Project —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 Buckslider, Nimbus Terrifix, Wall (6-9pm); Short Term Memory (10pm) —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Mike and the Maulers (8pm-12am, Tiki Stage); DJ Dane Britt (10pm-2am, Inside) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Mac & Juice —Dockside; 1308 Airlie Rd., 256-2752 Project Chalk Electronic Event —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Beat Transformers, Petey Pablo, Wes Cyphers —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Wes and Craig —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 Hottrod —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 The Mako Band —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 Eisenstadt —Squidco, 1003 North 4th St., 910-399-4847 Peepshow Cabaret, Andrew Kane and the Alibis —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Clay Crotts —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Sleeping in the Aviary —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Adam Wood —Live on Grace, 121 N. Front St; 399-4390

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 karaoke —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 DJ S T R E T C H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 DJ Kevin —The Dive, 6 N. Lake Park Blvd.; 458-8282 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 Karaoke with DJ Mick —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 House/Techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 Dueling Pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Karaoke with Freddie —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 Vatra Gitana Bellydancing —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Lamping Shades, Nautilus, Brett Mondie —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Fortch (acoustic mix) —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 The Steady Eddies —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;2569133 Cosmic Groove —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 Ron Etheridge —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 Mike O’Donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 L Shape Lot —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Painted Man —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Rick Tobey —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 Under the Influence (4-8pm); Former Champions, Charlie the Horse (10pm-2am) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Hottrod —The Spot (above The Eat Spot), 3 4 N. Front St.; 763-5366 Masonboro Sound —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 Sgt Rock —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

SUnday, APRIL 10 Benny Hill and Friends —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Free Metal Sundays —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Perry Smith (Brunch 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 L Shape Lot (3-7pm) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Behind the Garage Music —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Thom Crumpton —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 Galen on Guitar —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 Overtyme —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

monday, APRIL 11 Open Mic with Josh Solomon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 The Selekt —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Brett Johnson’s Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJ Time —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 Kersten Capra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Open Mic Night —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Pengo with Beau Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 DJ Richtermeister —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

tuesday, APRIL 12 karaoke with DJ Valerie —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Cape Fear Blues Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Acoustic Jazz Piano with James Jarvis —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922 Karaoke —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Live Acoustic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ Eyecon —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 College Night Karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street;

362-9666 Trivia with Dutch from 94.5 The Hawk —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 Indie Music Night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Long Hair Don’t Care with John Wade, Josh Solomon, Southern Electric —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

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wednesday, APRIL 13 Wilmington Icon (Singing Contest) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 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 The Get Down Jam with The Casserole —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Gary Allen’s Acoustic Open Mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Kersten Capra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 djBe EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 The Hypsys —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Bella Vita —The Blend; 5226 S. College Rd. Unit 8, 799-8899 Live Jazz —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd., 910-509-2026 Jeremy Norris —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 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 No Dollar $hoes —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 All entertainment must be sent to music@encorepub.com by Wednesday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar.

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TV Sports Beer Specials and free bar snacks!

35 North Front Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 343-1395

GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. Lee st., greensboro, nc • (336) 373-7400 4/8: Lil Wayne TOWNSHIP AUDITORIUM 1703 Taylor st., columbia, sc • (803) 5762356 4/12: Widespread Panic THE FILLMORE 1000 Seaboard st., charlotte, nc • (704) 549-5555 4/7: Jonny Lang, Bubonik Funk 4/9: moe.

THE CAROLINA THEATRE 309 W. MORGAN ST., DURHAM, NC • (919) 560-3030 4/8: The 5 Browns LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. Cabarrus st., raleigh, nc • (919) 821-4111 4/8: Lonnie Walker, House of Fools, Filthybird, Chris Hendricks Band 4/9: D Block & S-Te-Fan

Tuesday 3 Select Craft Beers $ 5 Redneck Pasta

$

Wednesday Ladies’ Night Out! $ 5 Select Martinis $ 5 Select Wine Pours $ 5 Select Appetizers Thursday Gentleman’s Night Out! $ 5 Select Martinis $ 5 Select Bourbon & Scotch Pours half Price Pork shanks with BBQ sauce

HALLIGAN’S BRUNCH Starts April 3rd

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Serving traditional Irish fare featuring homemade corned beef hash.

1/2 price bottle of wine every Wednesday

Friday & saTurday 5 Select Appetizers 4-6pm Buy One Get One Free Panini!

10-Midnight

3317 Masonboro Loop Rd. (910) 791-1019

102 South 2nd Street Downtown Wilmington (910) 399-4438

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ‘til 2am

$

LIvE MUSIC

On the corner of Masonboro Loop & Pine Grove Rd.

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ai Two nd Big Th Big Thai a Street and 1001 N. 4th ry Cutoff ROAD a 1319 Milit

Big Thai and Big Thai 2. Both restaurants serve authentic Thai cuisine and offer exceptional customer service. Along with great food and service comes an international selection of beer, wine, and sake.

american BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA

A shortdrive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. 6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 11am–1am; Sun. 11am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 2-for-1 pizzas and apps after 10pm ■ WEBSITE: www.brixxpizza.com

BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie.

Dine inside or at their award-winning 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

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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 Cakes, Tempura OBX Scallops, Flounder Escovitch & Pan roasted Queen Trigger fish. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from Alan DeLovely. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

CHRIS’ COSMIC KITCHEN

Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Destination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. (910) 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @CosmicKitchen.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 8am-4pm Tues-Sat.; Sun. Brunch 9am-2pm. Closed Mon. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Take out, call (910) 792-6720 ■ WEBSITE: www.CosmicKitchenOnline.com.

C.G. Dawgs

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11am - 5pm.

Sat. at the farmers market. Thurs.- Sat. nights on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm - 3:00am. Fibbers on Sun. nights until 3am.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Lunch time delivery downtown

THE GEORGE on the riverwalk

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tues. - Sat. 11am - 9 pm. Enjoy Sunday Lunch and Brunch 11am - 3pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch / Wilmington’s only dock’n’dine restaurant.

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

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HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people.

Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

Holiday Inn Resort

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 long-standing tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. 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 four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: Tues.- Sun. 5pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70s menu every Friday

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■ 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 in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri. 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 Tempta-

tions 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., 10am9pm. 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, 6pm9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. (910) 2561421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. 11am-7pm Mon-Sun; South Howe St. in Southport, (910) 457-7017 (CLOSED FOR THE SEASON UNTIL EASTER WEEKEND); 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, (910) 458-5778; 1250 Western Blvd., Unit L-4 Jacksonville, (910) 228-0952, opened Mon-Sun 11am-9pm. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations at Wrightsville Beach and Downtown Wilmington. Buy a hot dog, we’ll throw in an extra for your pooch. (Without bun.)

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

asian Big Thai and Big Thai Two

Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner MTh 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) 7941570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com.

■ 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.hirojapanese.net

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

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 10am til 2pm.

■ 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) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 5:00 - 10pm.; Fri. and Sat., 5pm - Midnight.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

Our Crêpes & More

A family-owned French Crêperie restaurant, Our Crêpes & More offers savory crêpes in a variety of flavors, from simple Ham & Cheese or a Tahiti (a Chicken Curry, pineapple...), to sweet crêpes, like Nutella & Fresh Strawberries or The St-Tropez (Peach puree, Caramel & Homemade Whipped Cream). They also offer some of Southof-France-type 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 AND DINNER: Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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-away-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-

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

■ WEBSITE: www.giorgios-restaurant.com.

Slice of life

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

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ 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! www.sanjuancafenc.com ■ 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 regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it. Stop by Lovey’s Market 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: 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 comfortable 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.

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EAST

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Fri. evening plus a spectacular Sun. brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. Our lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd.

Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ 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

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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.

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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) 256.555.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach

■ FEATURING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

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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.

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FOX & HOUND pub and grille

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-themed restaurant.

For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like Ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and 12-inch 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 AND DINNER:11am-2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: $5.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2 p.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 NYstyle 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.

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by Tiffanie Gabr ing Paul Lisicky Read l 1111 UNCW Kenan Hal .

4/4, Free, 7 p.m

express yourself: Paul Lisicky reads from work, notes importance of individuality

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s i sat in my hotel room in new york,

ready and anxious to meet with a publisher for the first time (I‘m excited to admit to readers: I sold my first novel!), I couldn’t help but feel the city’s energy encapsulate me. Everywhere I turned it seemed as though society’s pressure to conform just didn’t exist.

Whether by blue hair, purple-striped stockings, a Mohawk or cowboy hat, within five minutes of arriving in the city, I spotted countless individuals unafraid to sport their character. In short, it was a beautiful sight and a powerful muse. I concluded it damn near impossible to feel isolated here.

The feeling of openness brought to mind author Paul Lisicky, whose work centers on breaking aforementioned seams of conformity. Lucky for encore book enthusiasts, Lisicky is in the Port City this week ready to discuss his work at UNCW. Best known for “Lawnboy” (which dives deep into the coming-of-age mind of 17-year-old Evan who’s grappling with his sexuality) and the memoir “Famous Builder,” Lisicky is admittedly obsessed with the question: How does our sense of trust, faith, and drive affect our lives and our growth? His work has appeared in countless journals, including the Iowa Review, StoryQuarterly and Five Points. The expanse of his talent also includes teaching in the graduate writing programs at Cornell, Rutgers-Newark, Sarah

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Lawrence, Antioch University Los Angeles and NYU. I had the chance to catch up with Lisicky on his way to Wilmington to discuss his new novel, “The Burning House.” “It’s another book about desire,” he says. “But this one’s about a man who’s asking questions about what it means to be good as his life crumbles around him. He’s lost his job, his sister-in-law moves in after she lost her apartment, an dhis wife is suffering from mysterious physical ailments. So how do you go on with any kind of integrity when the life you’ve taken for granted is falling into chaos?”

To best describe Lisicky’s work, it continues the momentum within our literary world’s role of celebrating individuality. His work attempts to exemplify the gay community their own genre as an important and honored literary element. Interesting still, Lisicky‘s work goes beyond gender identification.

“It’s often not very linear or organized,” Lisicky says. “People can be out to some people and not out to others. And for some people, that can go on throughout a life. I don’t think it’s ever as neat as we’re told it is. Evan, the narrator of ‘Lawnboy,’ actually denies his sexuality to himself for a time after his parents turn on him. I think any book that tries to dramatize those untold experiences can be crucial company.”

Lisicky explained, psychologically, what we call

“coming out” as such an intense transformation that it involves deep emotions born out of a heroism. This in itself is a thrilling characteristic that can fascinate and enthrall.

“All of my work wants to be about the complexity of desire,” he says, “how it can both nourish us and make our lives difficult. All of it is about a search for home and belonging. And all of it wants to think about the tension between external categorization versus self-definition. I think just about all of us can connect to those concerns, regardless of how we know ourselves.”

Noting the ongoing battles we each have to face in life, Lisicky takes to facing them all without avail.

He even divulges his own. “I struggle with everything I write. I’m not much interested in writing anything that doesn’t involve a struggle,” he admits.

“I’m trying to get to the bottom of something, even though I usually just end up asking questions. As a writer, I don’t have to know, though I want the work to be energized by investigation.”

Former resident of Provincetown, Massachusetts, Lisicky will serve as the New Voices Visiting Writer at Rutgers-Camden during the 2011-12 academic year. He will also speak at UNCW at 7 p.m., Monday, April 4th, in Kenan Hall 1111. The reading is free and open to the public. A reception sponsored by the UNCW Department of Creative Writing and a book signing sponsored by Pomegranate Books will follow.

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4107 Oleander Dr. Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Donations also accepted at Deluxe, SDI Construction, Agile Computing, Doggie Bagz and Little Pond Catering.

To add your business, contact Pious at (910) 796-9463.

Spa Packages

4107 Unit-C Oleander Dr. Thursday-Saturday: noon - 8 p.m. wine tastings

Massage Therapy Gift Cards available Wedding parties welcome INDEPENDENCE MALL 910/794-8897

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