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“Obama got some lovely presents [for his 50th birthday]. China gave him an extension on his rent.” —David Letterman “The stock market had its biggest one-day drop since 2008. Remember how the experts said we had to raise the debt ceiling or the market would crash? Well, they were half right.”—Jimmy Kimmel “Fox News will host the next Republican primary debate on Aug. 11th in Iowa. Yeah, Fox News will ask some tough questions, like ‘How much better are you than Obama,’ ‘Why is Obama such a bad president,’ and ‘Man, can you believe we elected that guy?”—Jimmy Fallon “It’s being rumored that former Congressman Anthony Weiner, ‘the peter Tweeter,’ is being considered as a contestant on ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ The producers haven’t told him one way or the other whether he’s going to get the job. Anthony Weiner is not the kind of guy you want to leave dangling.”—Jay Leno “Several Fox News hosts criticized ‘Spongebob Squarepants’ for pushing a global warming agenda. Then things got really ugly when they demanded to see ‘Dora the Explorer’s’ immigration papers.”—Conan O’Brien

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8 behind the badge: Bethany Turner speaks to Captain LJ MacNeish about the fifth Citizen’s Academy.

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

artsy smartsy ................ 12-25 12-15 theater: Shea Carver gets the scoop on TACT’s opening of ‘Footloose: The Musical’; Shannon Rae Gentry interviews a local playwright about hers opening of ‘The Spaghetti Catalyst” at Browncoat Pub and Theatre; Shea Carver raves about the four-star review of OHTC’s ‘Hairspray.’

16 art: Lauren Hodges dishes on the House’s latest bill to save the arts.

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

18-19 music: Shannon Rae Gentry interviews the banjo maestro, Bela Fleck, about his upcoming gig at Greenfield with his original band, The Flecktones; Gentry also interviews Mary Chapin Carpenter about her show at BAC.

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

25 film: Anghus gets sentimental on the romcom, ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.’

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News of federal recalls and tainted foods should have us on higher alert. Just last week, Cargill, a private company and international producer and marketer of food, recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey because of the link to a nationwide salmonella outbreak.

It makes me weary how safe our collective health is when in large corporate hands.

Locally, Wilmington is abreast of the importance of the local food movement. Hence, the numerous organizations and businesses serving our area: Down East Connect; the ever-growing farmers’ markets in downtown Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and at Poplar Grove; Feast Down East; and the recent opening of our community farm-fresh grocer Carolina Farmin’. Local food is a hot topic discussed frequently in encore—and not just in the Live Local column.

Without sounding like a broken record, I’d like to mention again the arguments in favor of local food production: conservation of fossil fuel, support of local economy, food security, developing a sustainable relationship with our environment and creating local jobs. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, “About 800,000 of the 2.2 million U.S. farms in 2007 were small commercial farm operations. Their total production—$65 billion in 2007—was greater than the total agricultural production from all farms in the Corn Belt States.”

We rarely hear from the farmer’s perspective on the issue of local food. One can assume that small farmers are in favor of farmers’ markets, CSAs and the public’s rising consciousness to build a market that would openly seek out their products.

Last year through the E. F. Schumacher Society I discovered The Small Farmer’s Journal. It’s a publica-

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tion after my own heart—a large quarterly that feels really substantial when holding it. It also solved an ongoing gift-giving problem: namely what to get Jock for his birthday. He grew up homesteading in Northern British Columbia and is currently completely enraptured with NC farmers in Rutherford, Columbus and Bladen counties. Since his subscription began, we both eagerly anticipate the arrival of each issue. (I try to let him have a week with it before I devour it—but it’s alluring.)

Founded in 1976, The Small Farmer’s Journal is exactly what its name implies. It’s not aimed at farms that receive subsidies or purchase tractors that cost more than a starter home. One of its letters to the editor sums up the readership beautifully: “This big, brown, awkward, oversized wonder of a magazine that we love and cherish is what we have in common. We are a diverse bunch: Plain folk, cowboys and cowgirls, hippies, small farmers farming big dreams, big dreamers dreaming of farming small, and every kind of armchair gardener and hopeful tiller of the soil in between. . . We recognize that Small is indeed Beautiful.”

There are sections about training horses for plowing, and in one issue, I read one of my favorite headlines ever: “Sheep Can’t Read & Other Tales: A Year of Contract Grazing.” It is a story about a couple who decide to rent their sheep out as natural lawn care rather than renting pasture for them to graze upon, the theory being that the sheep would produce income rather than adding pasture rental to the expense. It looks rather humorously at the lessons learned in their first year of trying this, which include the realization that the sheep do not necessarily abide by the terms of the contract and that they eat everything including ornamental shrubs and landscaping—not just what people want eaten.

The journal is full of helpful information and written by the people who are trying to make it work.

Another issue contains a proposal for a “Local Food and Community Self-Governance Ordinance of 2011” for the state of Maine. The ads include one for George’s Handmade Boots and Saddle Repair, letting people know that besides making shoes, he is also looking for an apprentice.

The Small Farmer’s Journal also has a partner organization, The Small Farms Conservancy, an advocacy nonprofit seeking to strengthen small farms. The best part, however is the “round letter”: A topic is proposed and several different farm families from across the country (and Canada) weigh in on how their farm approaches the issue. Topics have ranged from labor (a particularly timely topic right now in our region), to long-term strategic planning and financing of a farm. It is fascinating!

But more than being a how-to, it is an insight. (Well, for Jock it’s also a trip down memory lane. He gets misty-eyed reading the stories about draft horses and looking at the pictures of horse-drawn plows; it makes him remember “good old Duke,” the horse that worked their family farm when he was a child.)

By and large, we the public have very little opportunity to interact with the people who produce our food. Outside of the handful of local organizations and businesses attempting to get the message across, or taking liberty to actually go on a farm tour, we are isolated from the people who literally wrestle daily with the decisions affecting what and how we eat. Every three months The Small Farmer’s Journal reminds me how lucky I am that people take my survival so seriously. I read page after page of others’ struggles just to ensure that there is real food on the collective table. Thank you, each and every one of you.

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Radio out of Romania. Peruesgay out of Peru. Pride1 out of Germany. Homoground out of Wilmington, NC. They all share a commonality: In some form or another, they’re filling a void in mainstream media by giving the LGBTQIA community a voice, whether through once-a-week podcasts, daily live-streaming radio or hour-long shows. Why? It’s simple, really. Much of our society’s culture panders to a hetero public, our airwaves included. encore’s 2011 Wilmington Webbie winner, www.Homoground.com, began streaming podcasts on the net thanks to Wilmingtonian Lynn Casper, aka Scantron. She and her business partner, Jax Keating, wanted to give LGBTQIA musicians a platform to reach out to audiences who could be impacted by the music and the people playing it.

“Growing up in the Ogden area, I always felt out of place,” Casper, a fresh-faced 20-something, who also works at local nonprofit Working Films, says. “I never saw any positive representations of gay or lesbian

by Shea Carver encore editor people.” Noting she always felt like she was being frowned upon as “bad,” “gross,” or even more to the extreme, “something that no one should ever want to be,” her life turned around after logging online.

“I really struggled with feeling ashamed of who I am,” she admits, “and scared that someone would find out. There was really no one I could relate to, nor anyone I felt would understand. I found support and a sense of community on the Internet with others who felt the same way, and it was amazing.

Then, I discovered riot grrl music, and it just changed my life.”

Music impacted her as much as the enlightening connections to other gays and allies. Hence, her confidence found its footing.

“That’s what I hope our website and podcast at Homoground.com can accomplish for kids growing up now who are dealing with those same things,” she says.

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Casper and Keating have recognized a niche that needed to be filled, seeing as radio only plays the likes of Elton John or Adam Lambert, a very minute representation of their community at best. With the help of Bambi Weavil’s organization, Out Impact, Homoground debuted in Decemeber 2010. Though Weavil moved to New York in the winter of 2011, it didn’t stop Keating and Casper from continuing to guide Homoground’s reins. In true DIY fashion, they put feelers out to musicians and began compiling their podcasts once a week to release

on Thursday nights.

“We quickly caught the attention of bands from around the country and Europe,” Keating says. “[They] submitted their music to us, which helped the production process and propelled our listening population.”

A mere six months later, Homoground. com has gathered quite a following, and with guerilla marketing and word-of-mouth advertising only. It has featured 100 artists and bands and 29 podcasts, garnering support adding up to 3,000 visits, 5,000 page views and 6,600 unique visitors per month.

“We’ve seen an increase each month, too,” Casper says. Listeners live everywhere, from Wilmington to NYC, Portland to Durham, DC to Philly, Los Angeles to Austin, and Chicago to Seattle. “We’re also seeing steady growth in Canada, the UK, Germany and Brazil,” Casper adds.

After acknowledging requests to hear more music, the ladies decided to release digital “mixtapes” every Monday night for free. The mixtapes feature Homoground artists and usually centers around a theme. The team thought not only would it be appropriate for artists to align with current trends and LGBTQIA talk but have Homoground reach out to businesses and organizations. “[We] thought it would be a great networking tool if we invited others to submit mixtapes,” Keating says. “This way, both organizations receive publicity through the appreciation of music. Whereas our podcasts unite us with three or four specific artists, and allows us to promote information about their upcoming events, the mixtapes align Homoground with writers, record companies, or community organizers and nonprofits.”

At the beginning of the summer, Homoground paired up with the NYC Dyke March, a protest which rallies lesbians who want to vocalize their rights, safety and ensure visibility. “We made a ‘rally’ mixtape,” Keating says. “Listening to it just makes you want to get up and do something good!

It was tremendously exciting to work with the organizers of their 19th annual demonstration. . . . we have the right to free speech and recognize the need to use that freedom,” she continues. Their rally cry is a direct concern for Homoground: “Be visible. Be heard.”

The website has become another outlet to link up to socially conscious efforts and align with issues worth investing in. “More nonprofits and grassroots organizations are incorporating various types of creative media to reach across different audiences and encourage others to get involved,” Casper says. Homoground will continue to be of that ilk.

Its roots are growing even deeper, as well.

The ladies have hooked up with filmmakers to help organize screening events. They’ve curated music videos at Wilmington’s Pink Sheep Film Festival, which took place during Pride Week in June. Now, they’re launch-

ing outside of the digital world and into the physical by throwing concerts in cities from New York to Wilmington.

“We actively book shows for many of the bands we’ve represented,” Keating says, “and through building relationships with venues across the country, we’ve been able to host ‘Homoground’ events, meaning a venue will contact us and donate their space for a night. We then contact various bands or artists that we feel would be appropriate for the event. These are a great outreach opportunities because they allow us to meet new musicians, listeners and other helpful people along the way.”

Currently, Homoground is undergoing a site update, which will include a Google map, an archival database for bands and venues to correlate with their touring schedule. “Every artist that we work with gets placed onto the map by their location,” Keating says.

“Female, LGBTQI and allied musicians we have yet to work with can also place themselves on the map. Finally, politically allied venues that we or any artists find are also place. [It’s] a network tool, which enables them to contact other bands in areas that they may be traveling through.” Though not yet complete, bands can expect it to be an indispensable addition.

Musicians have been contacting Homoground constantly; the outpour has been nothing shy than overwhelming for the ladies.

In fact, they’ve had to suspend new artist submissions until September, as they want to file through them equally with diligence.

“We accept all genres of music,” Casper notes. “We’ve had everything from electronic to folk-country to pop to metal. We don’t make any judgements on the music people submit because we know how meaningful

it is to work hard to create [art] and share it with others.”

Homoground’s flock of submissions are evidence that the work is paying off; yet, the most rewarding aspect to starting the site has been support elsewhere, too. “We have met some really amazing and truly genuine people,” Casper says. “One of the most memorable was when a soldier stationed in Afghanistan contacted us to tell us she listened to Homoground nonstop. When she came back to the States, she joined our team and went to shows to gather video footage. Now, we have a growing collection of high-quality videos from live events.”

Though Casper and Keating have to juggle their daily jobs, loss of sleep, growing addiction to Red Bull and expenses from their own pockets, it all remains more than worth it. The community collaboration sets in motion a need to recognize all people’s worth and creative talents regardless of sex, race, religion or gender choices in love.

“We’re both so incredibly passionate about Homoground that we don’t mind staying up until 4 a.m. working at our computers,” Keating, who also works as tour manager for 307 Knox Records, says. “As time goes on, we find ourselves meeting some generous donors who also believe in what we’re creating, which not only helps us fund

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More so, they’re hoping to make an indelible mark on the recognition of the plethora of queer and female artists who are so often overlooked. “The music industry is still heavily dominated by white men,” Casper says. “and minorities are often left with the shit end of the stick. We are finding out about awesome new bands, but we are essentially documenting a part of history that isn’t documented as much as mainstream culture.”

The future for Homoground remains to educate people via various artistic mediums.

This includes its hetero listeners and artists who ally the site, mainly because it isn’t an “in-your-face, militant” spin on politics. Its only rule: No haters.

“We are open-minded about collaborating with anyone, as long as they are open-minded, too,” Keating says. “One of my mottos is, ‘Why compete when you can support?’ At the end of the day, we’re all humans who just want live happy lives.”

To read the full interview transcript with Casper and Keating, and more on their views on female musicians in the industry, go to www.encorepub.com. Homoground is always accepting volunteers, gay and straight, as well as music submissions. Check them out on Facebook to find out how to become a part of their street team. New podcasts come out Thursday evenings at 9 p.m.

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Clearly, it must be a power trip, I’ve thought.

They must be bored. Couldn’t they be off fighting real crime rather than harassing someone for going five over the speed limit? However, a recent conversation with Captain L.J. MacNeish proved there may actually be more to the matter than a routine traffic stop.

The captain explains there’s always a reason an officer does what he’s doing, and it’s the goal of our sheriff, Edward J. McMahon, to make the department as transparent to residents as possible. Thus, he created the Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy in 2009, and the captain has been the academy coordinator since.

“People think certain things from watching TV,” Captain MacNeish claims, citing “Cops” as an example. “The Citizen’s Academy opens people’s eyes and offers a clear line of com-

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The academy does provide a behind-thescenes look into the Sheriff’s Department, as participants witness presentations and take part in tours and demonstrations over 10 weeks. Beginning on September 13th, the fifth Citizen’s Academy will run until November 15th, and a certificate of completion will be awarded to every participant. Each session will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, with locations varying depending on the material covered. This year’s course will be organized by Lieutenant Sean D. Jones, although each division of the Sheriff’s Department creates their own presentation.

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on the structure and functions of the Sheriff’s Office, as well as deputy hiring and training requirements. Folks will get to meet Sheriff McMahon; MacNeish says the sheriff attends most of the sessions.

Other nights are dedicated to the detention division, in which participants will tour the facility, and the patrol division offers an up-close look at dive team equipment, as well as a weapons and K-9 unit demonstration. Tours of the New Hanover County courthouse, Office of Juvenile Justice building and the crime scene investigation’s lab will also take place.

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It’s a requirement that those accepted into the academy have no criminal background.

Because of this, many participants will have their first encounters with the law. “Most folks have never seen the inner workings of a jail,” he says. “They experience things they’ve never seen before. There’s a display of illegal narcotics, and participants can see the Emergency Response Team working.

They can put on equipment that they would never use or may never see. We show them the [Dodge] Chargers and motorcycles, and there’s also a ride-along program.”

All participants must also be 18 or older and able to handle graphic material. The academy, which is free, will accept 25 students. The deadline for the application is August 19th. Acceptance letters will be mailed on August 29th. For more information, call the sheriff’s office at 798-4200, or the application is available online at www.newhanoversheriff.com/SCA/SCA.html.

“We get a huge response from people wanting to see the inside of a law enforcement agency,” Captain MacNeish finishes.

“Those who complete the academy have a new understanding and appreciation, and they’re more informed as to what their agency provides. The most important thing for me is that citizens can see and know their agency is dedicated, professional and wanting to improve the quality of life in the community.”

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Tennessee State Rep. Julia Hurley apologized in July and said she would pay for the refinishing of her desk in the legislative chamber after it was revealed that she had carved her initials in it during a January session. “It was like one in the morning on the last day of the session,” she told WSMV-TV. “I wasn’t thinking straight.” Rep. Hurley, 29, who has a daughter, 14, unseated a nine-term incumbent legislator in 2010 with a campaign that touted her time as a Hooters waitress. “If I could make it at Hooters,” she wrote in the restaurant’s magazine, “I could make it anywhere.”

In June, the California Court of Appeals threw out the three counts of possession of child pornography for which Joseph Gerber had been convicted, even though what Gerber had done was paste face shots of his own 13-yearold daughter onto ordinary pornographic photos.

The U.S. Supreme Court decided in 2002 that a conviction for making “child pornography” requires actual sexual abuse. (Gerber had also been convicted of supplying the daughter with drugs and the court ordered Gerber re-sentenced.)

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A Singaporean army draftee caused a public stir in March when he was photographed by a visitor as he underwent physical training in army fatigues but with his maid following behind him carrying his backpack on her shoulders. (Army officials told reporters the draftee had since been “counsel(ed).”)

Helping Disaster Victims: In May, following near-record floods in fields south of Montreal, Quebec, farmer Martin Reid made sure to apply for his fishing license because he had learned the hard way that when his land gets flooded, he cannot remove the fish washed onto it unless he is a licensed fisherman. After flooding in 1993, Reid and his father failed to secure a license and were fined $1,000. A second offense brings a fine of $100,000. Two weeks after the catastrophic April tornadoes hit Alabama and neighboring states, Bailey Brothers Music Co. of Birmingham offered to help. To soothe those suffering depression and grief from devastating property losses, Bailey Brothers sponsored weekly drum circles.

Police Blotter Must Be Guilty: Arrested in Woodbridge, Va., in July for burglary after being discovered by police inside the MVC Late Night adult store: U.S. Army officer Justin Dale Little Jim, 28 (who was found physically engaged with a “blow-up doll”). Little Jim’s chances for acquittal are slim under News of the Weird’s insightful theory of criminal culpability known as the “Three First Names” hypothesis.

In June in the Houston suburb of Alvin, Texas, a petite, 42-year-old Walmart customer came across three men running out of the store carrying shoplifted beer.

She decided that it was up to her to take a stand because, as she said later, she was “sick of the lawlessness.” The woman (whose name, coincidentally, is Monique Lawless) chased the men, climbed onto the hood of their getaway car, even jumping up and down on it, to delay their escape. The three were eventually arrested: Sylvester Andre Thompson and his brothers Sylvester Durlentren Thompson and Sylvester Primitivo Thompson.

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Its concept is simple: Connect someone, anyone, to Kevin Bacon within six steps or less. Because Thalian Association Children’s Theater will be kicking off their production of “Footloose: The Musical” this week, we asked its new managing director, Rebecca Rockow, to play along.

“I am linked to our choreographer Carson Capps because she was once romantically linked to [one of my] NC School of the Arts classmates,” Rockow says. “Carson was also in the U.S. Broadway tour of ‘Footloose.’”

Guess what, Ms. Rockow? Kevin Bacon made it clear he would not be in the Broadway reprisal of the show.

Less than four steps: We call that a winner!

Regardless of Bacon’s refusal to bring back Ren McCormack as the teenager who just wants to dance and listen to rock ‘n’ roll in the small Bible-thumping town of Bomont, Texas, the 1998 Broadway musical went on to win four Tony awards. With hits like Deniece Williams’ “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” Eric Carmen’s “Almost Paradise” and Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding out for a Hero,” the soundtrack can make any teenager beat against the city council’s door, demanding fair treatment to party like it’s 1984. The interesting twist to TACT’s take on the show is that it’s primarily enacted, ran and produced by youth.

“We cannot truly call ourselves a ‘youth’ company if the only kids involved are on the stage,” Rockow explains. “I personally have a strong commitment to educate these children in all aspects of the production process. For the first time in the history of TACT, the band participated in the audition process. . . . The

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commitment to have an all-youth production is still a fairly new concept. In the past, professional musicians were in the orchestra pit or band, and the tech crew was also comprised of professional adults.”

Per Rockow’s vision, kids are at every corner of this show, from lighting and poster design by Caitlin Hall (who also designed TACT’s new logo) to stage manager Tessa Deardorff. “The kids are guided through the process by qualified and experienced professionals—veterans in their respective fields,” Rockow says.

Rockow hopes to prep children for more than a little fun summer production. In fact, she’s looking into their futures, with a desire to make a grander impact on their creative and educational growth.

“Our goal is to educate and prepare these kids for future academic and professional theater pursuits,” she continues. “Participating in the TACT program is a community service, as well as an educational experience. This is the type of thing that looks great on college applications.”

Written by Dean Pitchford (book by Pitchford and Walter Bobbie), “Footloose” is a triedand-true teenager rebel tale: City kid moves to small town USA, gets alienated at school except for one friend, which grows into a couple more friends, before he turns into boyfriend of the town’s preacher’s daughter, who’s known to be a little wild child herself. Eventually, everyone finds out that this city kid has stealth moves on the dance floor, which turns into a teenage riot against the strict traditional religious rules of no singing (except for hymnals), no dancing and, apparently, no reading (except for the Bible), thanks

to a book-burning scene. Predictably, it’s a teenager’s nightmare. In essence, Ren becomes the town hero for getting the kids what they deserve: a prom, where they shimmy and breakdance ‘til their heart’s content.

Lead roles in the cast are played by Cole Rassin (Ren), Victoria Jarmen (Ariel), Garrett Thompson (Reverend Shaw), Madeline Safrit (Rusty) and Daniel Paporozzi (Will). Yet, the supporting roles and ensemble adds up to quite a few more hands onstage.

“There is a lot of excitement with a large cast and sometimes more chatter, but the payoff is great,” Rockow notes. “During the first music rehearsal, I literally got goosebumps listening to six-part harmony with a group of 54! The stage is visually stimulating and full with energy and dedication.”

While she says the script stays true to the film, she isn’t concerned with some of the adult themes covered onscreen. They’re being handled gingerly by the show’s director, Roxann Hubbard. “The themes are appropriate for kids,” Rockow, who’s also the assistant director of the show, says. “We have been careful to keep it age-appropriate without compromising the integrity of the script.”

“Footloose: The Musical” opens on the 12th and runs Fridays through Sundays through August 21st. Also, both Saturday runs will be “80’s nights.”

“The audience is invited to join in the fun and come dressed in their favorite Eighties’ attire,” Rockow says, reminding folks they’re offering a door prize for best dressed. “Most of the cast parents attended high school in the Eighties,” she continues, “so I am hoping to see some great participation. I even loaned my own prom dress to the production.”

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Browncoat presents ‘The Spaghetti Catalyst’

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wackadoo family quirks or antics? Perhaps a dorky dad who tells outdated Star Trek jokes, an annoying uncle who wears out his welcome, or an eccentric mom who adorns the color pink every day—then proceeds to judge your wardrobe and lack of makeup. All, in spite of our love for them, drive us bonkers with every move they make. Guerilla Theatre understands the hilarity amongst the hysterics and starting August 8, Wilmington will get to explore the often complex dynamics of the atypical American family in “The Spaghetti Catalyst.”

Patricia, an overly controlling mother, is dealing with a distant husband and a rebellious teenage daughter. On top of it all, her parents lose their house and are forced to move in with the family. Patricia is pushed to the brink of collapse as pressures build and her own mother’s fetish for kitty figurines wears on her nerves.

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The insightful dark comedy is directed by Stephen Raeburn but written by Wilmington native Milo Shucavage, who explores the traits that are passed on from one generation to the next, and the chaos that can occur within a family. To learn more about this dramedy and its inception, encore sits down with the young screenplay writer to get the dirt on this deliciously dysfunctional family.

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When there’s a family fight, I will run away and hide in just the same way. Unlike her, I don’t have a nasty addiction to cigarettes or have gotten pregnant. e: What are some of your goals with your academics and career at this point?

MS: I’m currently studying playwrighting at New York University in Tisch’s dramatic writing program. While living in New York City, I’ve had a number of short play productions in different theaters and festivals.

I interned last summer at Theater for the New City. I’m about to spend a semester in London in an NYU playwrighting program, and plan on completing another full length play while I’m there. I’m hoping to produce one at a small theater in New York.

I’ve wanted to be a playwright since I was 13, and in New York I’ve come a long way to achieving it. The hard part is making any money at it, so for now I’ll continue working as a nanny and hula-hooping on the street for tips.

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big dos, bigger themes: ‘Hairspray’ will dance and sing into everyone’s hearts

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couldn’t have been spoken by the zippy Tracy Trunblad in the musical “Hairspray.” Representing Opera House Theatre Company’s colorful and vivid production, a hefty portrayal of talent excels within all races on our arts scene, and its shown tenfold at Thalian Hall through August 21st.

A 1988 film, written by the ever-quirky genius that is John Waters, “Hairspray” reaches out to fun-loving and equal-rights believing crowds.

It marries catchy ‘50s/‘60s pop and R&B hooks with an underlying message that segregation is and should remain a thing of the past.

Transformed into an award-winning Broadway play in 2002—with music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaiman, and book

by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan—the story follows “The Corny Collins Show” wannabe dancer Tracy Turnblad in 1962 Baltimore.

She tunes in daily with her BFF Penny Pingleton, as mother Edna quips through ironing and mending clothes. The day arrives when plump Tracy becomes more than a mere TV show admirer; she takes on the role as the newest Corny Council Member, much to the dismay of her nemesis, a slim, blonde Amber Von Tussle. Turnblad brings her shimmying and juke-joint moves—which she learned from the black kids in detention hall, nonetheless—to national TV. Popularity soars, and Turnblad rallies to advocate black people dancing on the show all the time—not just during their allotted one-day-a-week slot.

The showstopper of “Hairspray” is UNCPembroke student Amy Rowland as Tracy Turnblad. She is a perfect fit, molding what could have been an over-the-top portrayal into an animated yet believable persona. Perhaps it comes from Rowland’s familiarity with the show, as she played Tracy in the Cape Fear Regional theatre production. Her vivacity is infectious, with every zealous move or sweet croon, as heard in “I Hear Bells” and “Good Morning, Baltimore.” She brings just the right amount of spunk, back-ended by sacchariferous appeal.

Like all good Ednas—brought to life by a man, in true John Waters fashion—Jeff Phillips carries the larger-than-life mother with farcical grace. She’s lovable by all measures of girth— brassy, sassy and, yes, even gassy. To say Phillips commands the stage is an understatement at best. When he/she sways through the moves of “You’re Timeless to Me” with his/her onstage husband Wilbur—played by Richard Bunting with gregarious whimsy— the duo steal the show, literally with intent.

My only qualm is the number outshone itself with an overkill of jokes. Funny remains even funnier when holding back, too.

Still, Bunting reminds the audience from the

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get-go of an underlying theme running through “Hairspray”: to follow one’s dreams. And that means whether wanting be a dancer on TV or fighting for rights of equality. Thus, more umph is given to the show’s pitch-perfect music headed by Lorene Walsh, spot-on choreography of Ray Kennedy and the fantastically brilliant costuming by Juli Harvey. It threads the commonality that we’re all alike in some form or another.

As it should, “Hairspray” boasts boisterous talents of many African Americans. “I Know Where I’ve Been,” sung by Motormouth Maybelle, played by a lovely Joy Ducree Gregory, is one of the show’s most touching moments.

Maybelle reminds the kids that even in the face of horror and discrimination, to fight for what one believes in never comes with a limit. A collective cold chill will roll down the audience’s spine after hearing Gregory sing. She had folks on their feet during a Sunday matinee before the song even ended.

The stage is set afire during all ensemble numbers, whether dancing on the TV show or in jail (“The Big Doll House” enlivens to no avail). The cast exaggerates their moves riding the pony, doing the mashed potato, and twisting and spinning. Yet, the dances held in detention hall and at Maybelle’s record store ensure the most groove. Tracy Byrd as Seaweed Stubbs never ceases to amaze in any jig. His smooth-as-ice pipes provide a natural ripple of allure in songs like “It Takes Two” and “Without Love.”

The latter becomes a duet with his white girlfriend Penny Pingleton—which, as one can imagine, is a ballsy portrayal of interracial relationships during a time when sharing the same bathrooms or water fountains was frowned upon. Annie Marsh tackles Penny’s goofy and gullible demure forthright. She also sings with groundbreaking pitch, proving her a 15-yearold wonderchild of a vocalist. Folks will love her in “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now,” as they will the villainous Amber Von Tossle, played by Caitlin Becka.

Becka reveals a mean-girl spirit encapsulated by cutesy daft-ability. Her facial expressions and actions are perfect for the role, and it’s nice

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to see her outside of the sex-kitten she has played in the last few productions. Yet, she’s holding onto the Betty Boop voice she used in “Ragtime”; after a while, it becomes trite, if not just annoying. Then again, so is the character of Amber, so maybe it’s a perfect fit.

Heather Setzler as Amber’s bigoted mother, Velma, holds onto dated poise and segregated beliefs with knock ‘em, sock ‘em foolishness.

Though she is easy to dislike, such is not the case in her daffy, cat-eyed dance number, “Velma’s Revenge.” Laughter ensues from her playfully wicked antics.

“Hairspray” is a foolhardy production, kicked up by audacious hues and large, wacky

hair-dos (some don’ts). The set design is constructed with cut-out cityscapes, alongside appropriate corners of homes, jail cells and classrooms. Its fluidity of interchanging scenes is spot-on; never does the audience tire from its excess. If anything, the dialogue seems lackluster compared to the romp of the musical’s storytelling.

In the end, “Hairspray” aligns with universal themes to which everyone relates: love, struggle, inequality, hope, dreams and especially desires. It is also the most fun musical hosted at Thalian Hall this year. It has pizzazz, energetic bounce and lots of campy juice running through its veins. When OHTC’s artistic director, Lou Criscuolo, encouraged people to dance along in the aisles, it would not have been a surprise to see such follow-through.

Alas, the audience withheld their participation, but not without quite a few standing ovations, and whoops and hollers.

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a victory for the arts:

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Finally, funding for a major organization is saved in the House

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heW! that Was a close one!

It seems like disaster and disses are always around the corner for the arts. Yet this week, good news comes calling.

For the past few months, in a bid to eliminate “waste” (i.e. arts funding) in the national budget, Republican representative Tim Walberg from Michigan had been working diligently on a bill to cut $10.6 million in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), saying it represented an “unnecessary” investment. If enacted, it would have been the deepest cut to arts funding in 16 years. Yet Walberg’s hard work sadly didn’t pay off.

On July 28th, the bill was presented before the House of Representatives. Thanks in part to a huge campaign driven by Americans for the Arts—which convinced big names like Kevin Spacey and Alec Baldwin to show up in Washington and support the NEA—the House voted down the bill, saving the funding and in turn several art organizations.

The NEA is already facing a 13 percent reduction in funds for the coming year, since spending cuts throughout the country will

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by Lauren Hodge tor encore contribu be affecting everyone. In a testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee, NEA’s chairman, Rocco Landesman, said the squeezed budget was going to make for a tough year, but they were well-prepared with a financial plan.

“With a proposed appropriation that represents a 13 percent decrease from our 2010 level of funding, we have had to make some difficult decisions,” he said in May. “We have worked to cut smartly and did not simply apply a flat, across-the-board decrease to all of the agency’s programs.”

It’s obvious that an additional cut of over $10 million would have devastated the organization, which is responsible for more than 2,700 arts grants across the country. As the largest source of arts funding in the U.S., the NEA’s reach isn’t just limited to visual and performance arts. Their grants cover programs in arts education, reading assis-

tance, creative business and even urban and rural planning initiatives.

“The NEA’s mission is to advance artistic excellence, innovation, and creativity throughout the country,” Landesman says.

“We ask each of our grant recipients to tell us how they will further this in one of three

ways: through the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, by engaging the public with diverse and excellent art, and by promoting public understanding of the arts’ contributions in the lives of individuals and in communities.”

Locally, several key arts programs in Wilmington receive support from the NEA, including DREAMS Center for Arts Education, Chamber Music Wilmington, WHQR 91.3, No Boundaries International Art Colony, Cameron Art Museum and UNCW. Satisfied with a successful campaign, Americans for the Arts is now busy thanking the American people, who apparently showed up in a big way for the NEA before the House vote. Thousands of letters poured into Congress, demanding that representatives see the value in arts funding and vote down Walberg’s bill. A new letter-writing campaign is underway on AFTA’s website, too: thank you notes to the House for listening to the voice of the people. Visit artsusa. org and click the “advocacy” tab to sign that thank-you card, located in the “E Advocacy Center” and confirm the importance of arts in Wilmington’s community.

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1701 Wrightsville Ave (910) 343 5233 Mon-Sat, 12-9pm; Sunday, 1-6pm www.artfuelinc.com www.myspace.com/artfuel_inc Artfuel.inc is located at the corner of Wrightsville Ave. and 17th Street. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists’ with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Vol. 28: Works by Jason Jones, Michelle Connelly, Greg Whaley and Drew Swinson.

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332 Nutt Street • (910) 762-4207 In the Cotton Exchange Monday-Saturday: 10am-5:30pm Sundays: noon-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com A retail gift gallery specializing in fine hand-crafted art glass and metal sculpture. Rick Satava, known worldwide for his blown glass “jellyfish” has introduced a new line of petro glyph and gold nautilus “baskets.” Layered with intricate design, these small to large vessels are an art collectors must have. Introduced to glass blowing in 1969, Rick opened his own studio in 1977. Well-known for his vivid colors and unique portrayal of nature, Satava’s works are included in numerous public and private collections throughout the world. Remember gift wrapping is FREE. Think of us for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and your own décor. Located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is FREE while shopping or dining. Follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!.

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“Beautiful art work.” “Very nice.” “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.” These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think.

Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work.

Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming expos and open house.

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In contrast, Mauney offers a variety of subjects in her distinctive style, including architectural settings, still lifes and figurative studies. Ryall’s delicate porcelain vessels complete the trio, a perfect complement with her classic shapes and beautiful array of colors.

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Chandler’s Wharf (FREE parking) 225 South Water Street • 910-763-3380 Tues – Sat 11-5 • Sun 1-4 Downtown Wilmington www.rivertoseagallery.com River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists.

The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

Our current exhibit “Morning Has Broken” features works by Janet Parker. Come see Janet’s bold use of color and texture to reveal local marsh creeks and structures. Experience Wilmington through the eyes of a local!

works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site.

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Béla Fleck talks Flecktones and love for unique music

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nevItably as we age, there are

times when the world jades us into cynicism. Nothing is ever new or unexpected.

This is the worst feeling one undergoes when it comes to their job or passion. The key? Not to let it happen. That’s the main goal of the innovative banjoist/songwriter Béla Fleck, who has played roughly for 25 years and continues to put out modern and unique music to the masses.

With the release of “Rocket Science”—the first in 20 years with his band, the original Flecktones—Fleck and company are touring North America to celebrate their reunion and ever-evolving craft. As Wilmington’s Greenfield Lake Amphitheater prepares to host what’s sure to be a night of imaginative, kaleidoscopic sounds, Béla Fleck tells encore what inspires his groundbreaking music. encore: Since going separate ways with your band, was there always a feeling that the original members would come together again?

Béla Fleck: When the idea would come up for Howard [Levy] to play on a Flecktone track or join us on a tour, we always felt like, ‘No, let’s wait,’ [because] it would take the specialness out of it if we ever did get back together if he had a presence all along. So, I guess that means it was in the back of our minds.

When LeRoi Moore of the Dave Matthews Band passed away, our sax player, Jeff Coffin, started subbing for him and eventually went with them full time. That left a hole for us. It was not a problem for a while, because we were very busy doing solo projects separately. But it started to feel like the time to reconvene the band, so we needed an elegant solution. Howard was the perfect choice, and he was into doing it. e: I read you picked up the banjo after seeing Flatt and Scruggs play; can you describe what was so alluring about the music?

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BF: I remember feeling like sparks were going off in my brain when I first heard “The Beverly Hillbillies” theme. I am one of the lucky people who had a strong reaction to the instrument I needed to play. When I finally got one, I could not stop playing it, I was so excited. There is something so high-tech yet primitive at the same time. e: What do you think Earl Scruggs would say about your unique playing?

BF: I am very fortunate to know Earl pretty well, and he is very supportive. He gets a big smile on his face when I do something wacky, so I don’t play it safe when we jam. e: As the Flecktones represent a wide range of sounds and genres, how much could be attributed to training, travel and cultural influence versus a unique idea that brings them all together?

BF: Everyone has evolved to such a unique place individually. The idea of bringing unusual musicians together seems pretty obvious to me, actually. It is amazing how well it worked in this case. As each person continues to grow, they bring their new self to the band, and [we] inspire each other. e: When producing an album such as the Christmas record released a few years ago— taking songs that have been done countless times, yet truly making them new again—does something like that start as a pre-meditated idea or during a playful jam?

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A FLECK OF SOUND: The original lineup of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones—(l. to r.) Futureman, Howard Levy, Béla Fleck, Victor Wooten—will play Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on the 14th. Photo by: Jeremy Cowart.

BF: It started with a couple of Christmas medleys that we threw together for the holiday season early on. When we decided to actually make a holiday record, we started throwing ideas around in airports and sound checks.

Some of the really tough pieces took a lot of work—”Twelve Days of Christmas” is one.

Our road crew got really sick of hearing us practice these at sound checks in July! e: In an interview once, you mentioned your goals are to avoid becoming bored and constantly challenging yourself. Have you ever been in these situation?

BF: I have been in bands where the repertoire didn’t change much, and [I] got locked in for years. That is not a healthy place for an improvising musician, so I have always tried to avoid letting that happen to us. In my personal musical life, I have the power to

change things at will. e: How do you challenge yourself in order to abstain from those types of feelings?

BF: I just keep on looking for the next interesting project. Usually, I lock in a year or so before and start working on it while I am still doing the previous project. For instance, now I am practicing for my concerto while touring with the Flecktones. e: What do you think the key to producing a successful album is, especially with a unique style/genre that may not always be well received by traditionalists?

BF: For us, it’s about satisfying ourselves. If we love it, that’s enough. You can’t please everyone, and once you start trying to, you have lost the game. I hope that if folks don’t like one project, they’ll check out a different one, because they are so different. e: If you could cover a song or entire album with the Flecktones, what would it be and why?

BF: I’d like to do “Abbey Road”—the whole album, in order, with our own arrangements! I do love them Beatles!

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From her hit 1992 album “Come On Come On,� featuring other popular tracks like “Passionate Kisses,� supposedly Carpenter was inspired by a 1970s series of Geritol commercials in writing the tune. The commercial featured a man bragging about his wife and eventually closed with, “I think I’ll keep her.�

The rest is songwriting history.

Offering a snapshot of her life in her latest release, “The Age of Miracles,� the collection of songs seem to reflect a soothing spiritual sound, which the singer says were inspired by nothing less than infinite people, places and things.

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Thurs, 8/11, 7: com .brooklynartsnc. $40-$65 • www “Suffice to say that inspiration has always come from many different sources,â€? Carpenter shares “One’s life, the life of friends, experiences, something I’ve read, something or someone that I have encountered. It has been this way with every album, and so it continues.â€?

Her 12th album combines folk, country, acoustic, rock and blues; a true representation of her love for all kinds of music. Thus, it’s not simply country music; in fact, that’s something Carpenter’s combatted throughout her career. She’s managed to show a multitude of talents, all the while collaborating with other popular artists. She never stops

contemplating “who’s next� either. “I don’t have an ‘ultimate’ artist I would like to work with,� she admits. “But like most human beings, the person who most readily comes to mind is Bruce Springsteen.�

Having grown up playing the guitar, influenced by the likes of the Mamas and the Papas, while attending college at Brown University, Carpenter played local bars and clubs in the D.C. area in the early days. She continued evolving on the scene until she graduated in 1981 and eventually met guitarist John Jennings—now a long-time co-producer and collaborator. This led her to a deal with Columbia Records, wherein 13 million albums sold and 20 years worth of fame and recognition marched behind it.

Today, the songstress has been honored with The Americana Music Association’s esteemed “Spirit of Americana Free Speech in Music Award,� which recognizes artists who have used their work to raise awareness and promote free speech. It’s also an honor bestowed on legends like Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Judy Collins and Joan Baez.

Known for her involvement in charities like Habitat for Humanity and the relief agency CARE, Carpenter’s will to voice her feelings without restrictions of creative expectations led her to pursue multiple projects outside of music—such as writing a column for The Washington Times. “I wrote about whatever I wanted,� she says, “so the subject matter tended toward what was on my mind that week or what was of interest to me in the news. It was always my hope that readers would discover something new, whether it be music or a viewpoint, a way of looking at culture, inspiration, art— you name it. A few times my topics veered into the political, and I had to be reminded by my editor that [it] was the lifestyle section, not the opinion page.�

Mary Chapin Carpenter, the writer, musician and powerful activist, will take over the Brooklyn Arts Center on Thursday, August 11th at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at www.brooklynartsnc.com for $40 or $65 for the VIP balcony area.

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Mainstre WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Rob RonneR —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 Kinlaw & Johnson band —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 GaRy allen’s acoustic open Mic —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KaRaoKe —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 dJ shaft —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 KaRaoKe with dJ bRewtal —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 leGRee & Zac nye’s acoustic —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 open Mic niGht —Genee’s, inside America’s Best Value Inn, 4903 Market St.; 799-1440 dJ siR nicK bland —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 live JaZZ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 dJbe eXtReMe KaRaoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 echo MoveMent, fiction 20 down, baG of toys, RedeMption —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 RoGeR davis & Ron wilson —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 JeReMy noRRis —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 open Mic niGht —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 dJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 the Get down JaM with the casseRole —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

TURNING A NEW LEAF: Carbon Leaf, with special guest Delta Rae, will play Soapbox Laundro-Lounge on Saturday, August 13. Courtesy photo.

KeRsten capRa —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 live acoustic —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 the casseRole —Blockade Runner Beach Resort, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2251

ThURSDAY, AUGUST 11 dJ loRd walRus —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 tRivia with dJ —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 tRivia with paRty GRas dJ —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 KaRaoKe with scott —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 fRied lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

dJbe eXtReMe KaRaoKe —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 MiKe o’donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KaRaoKe —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 dJ battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 open Mic with JeReMy noRRis —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 MaRy chapin caRpenteR —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 daRK wateR RisinG —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 booMboX, libRaRies, dJ lucid —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 KaRaoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

fiRedance & dRuMs @ daRK, dJ Mit psytRance (11pM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 dJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 live JaZZ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 duelinG pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 top 40 dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 sea pans —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 KaRaoKe —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 duelinG pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 dJ dR. Jones —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville

Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 House/tecHno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 live Music —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 KaRaoKe —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 aRtist syMposiuM —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 acoustic Jazz piano witH JaMes JaRvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ willie stylez —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 acoustic Jazz piano witH JaMes JaRvis —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KaRaoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 no DollaR $Hoes —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 susan savia —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 tHe MooD —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 dro-LoungeN. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 Millenia FunK’n —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 wes waRRen —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 satisFaction (Rolling stones tRiBute) —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 BlinD leMon pleDge (8pM-12aM, tiKi stage); DJ Dane BRitt (10pM-2aM, insiDe) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 MacHine gun —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 JoHn Fonvielle —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 JacK JacK 180 —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 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 pseuDo Blue & tHe MaJestics —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

JeRRy powell —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 MiKe wateRs; KeRsten capRa (2nD FlooR, 7:30 p.M.) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 tHe RiveRBReaKs, cHauncey anD tHe FRee spiRits, Kings oF tHe weeKenD, DiRty MiKe & tHe Boyz —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JacK KRupicKa & Julie ReHyDeR —Bellamy Mansion; 503 Market St., 251-3700

SATURdAy, AUGUST 13 DJ —Cameo 1900; 1900 Eastwood Rd.,910509-2026 KaRaoKe —Gilligan’s; N.C. Hwy. 50, Surf City 910-3284090 House/tecHno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ siR nicK BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 KaRaoKe witH DJ MicK —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KaRaoKe —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 DJ Battle —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 KaRaoKe witH FReDDie —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 Dueling pianos —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Flannel ReBellion —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Jesse stocKton —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 Blivet!

—Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;2569133 sliM anD tHe genius —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 susan savia —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 soul poweR posse (8pM-12aM, tiKi stage); DJ Dane BRitt (10pM-2aM, insiDe) —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 sounD asleep —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 Dave MeyeR —Holiday Inn Resort (oceanfront terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

BRice stReet BanD —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Benny Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 no DollaR $Hoes —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 caRBon leaF, Delta Rae —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 KenneDy paRK —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 MaRK HeRBeRt —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 tRavis sHallow —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

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moNdAy, AUGUST 15 open Mic nigHt —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 p-FunK anD cHeDR Dance paRty —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 open Mic nigHt —Drifters Bar & Grill, 108 Walnut St.; 762-1704 BRett JoHnson’s JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 pengo witH Beau gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 open Mic witH JosH soloMon —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 KaRaoKe witH DJ @-Hole —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872

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KARAOKE with DJ PARty GRAs —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Centre Dr.; 509-0805 cAPE FEAR BluEs JAm —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 KARAOKE with miKE NORRis —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 KARAOKE —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 cARy BENJAmiN —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 twO hAND FOOls, All DiNOsAuRs, swthRt —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 livE AcOustic —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 cOllEGE NiGht KARAOKE —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 iNDiE music NiGht —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 tRiviA with Dutch FROm 94.5 thE hAwK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701 NicOlE lExi DAvis —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

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//FILM

a heartwarming rom-com: ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.’ hits all the right marks

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Cinematic junk. The kind of films I generally avoid at all costs. There is so much wrong with romantic comedies because they embrace everything stupid and easy about love. At the same time, they embrace everything stupid and easy about movies. Guy meets girl, or girl meets guy; something prevents their fleshy, sweaty union from happening. Eventually, the clouds part and the happy couple is able to find a way to be together. They ride off into the sunset with some shitty pop playing as the credits start to roll. Usually by that point, I’m puking into a popcorn bag.

“Crazy, Stupid, Love.” is the antithesis of the brain-dead romantic comedy. I’m reluctant to even call it a romantic comedy since the implication is so insulting. It’s arguably one of the defining films of the rom-com genre, which could easily sit beside the likes of “When Harry Met Sally” and “Sleepless in Seattle.”

The story centers on a nice guy named Cal (Steve Carell) who discovers that his wife (Julianne Moore) is not only cheating on him but now wants a divorce. This comes as quite a shock to Cal, and he takes it about as well as can be expected.

After moving out, Cal tries to get his groove back. This is no easy task. He dresses like a Sears catalog model and carries more baggage than a family of six going to Disney World. His luck changes when he meets Jacob (Ryan Gosling), a stylish young ladies’ man who decides to take on Cal as a kind of charity case. He begins to teach Cal the ways of a lothario: new wardrobe, a new haircut and product, product, product! After Cal’s makeover, he slowly begins to regain his confidence. He finally learns how to move on but begins to question whether or not he wants to.

What I like about “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” is the perspective from which it tells the story.

The vast majority of the narrative falls to Steve Carell, who does such a great job playing Cal as both an extremely likable but extremely flawed individual. He makes mistakes, big mistakes. Like a lot of guys, he convinces himself that he requires some kind of grand transformation to be the kind of man he wants to be.

Cal’s love life is further complicated by the awkward crush his babysitter has developed, which is made even more cumbersome by the fact that she’s the same girl his teenage son has fallen for. Sure, the trappings of the genre still exist. There’s a lot of convenience in the story and how it unfolds. I suppose like any genre, it’s difficult to completely avoid redundancy, but ”Crazy, Stupid, Love.” manages to execute the material better. Take the second-

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toxic level. Ryan Gosling is about as charming as he’s ever been; he feels like a discovery here. After years of excellent performances in really depressing movies (“Half Nelson,” “Blue Valentine”), he finally has the chance to smile, have a good time and cut loose.

There’s a twist at the end of the second act

reel reel this week in film Dr. Strangelove Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy •1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 Sundays, 8 p.m. • Free

8/14: “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” (1964)—An insane general starts a process to nuclear holocaust that a war room of politicians and generals frantically try to stop. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.

The Tree of Life, Buck LOVE HURTS: Steve Carell and Julianne Moore play a married couple going through divorce in ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.’ Courtesy photo.

ary plot between the super suave Jacob and the neurotic new girl in his life, Hanna (Emma Stone). Hanna is a straight-laced girl who has admittedly lived a PG-13 kind of life. A chance encounter between she and Jacob turns into a night to remember. Jacob’s the kind of guy who can measure his relationships in hours. So, when he meets a girl who is more than the sum of her parts, he’s not quite sure what to do.

In a lesser film, this kind of serendipitous moment might have seemed insulting, but the excellent cast of actors makes the material work.

Everyone in this movie comes across as likable and believable, even in the implausible scenarios that seem to pop up.

Steve Carell and Julianne Moore are fantastic. Emma Stone radiates cuteness at an almost

that will make or break the movie for most people. Some people may find it contrived, while others will appreciate a surprise in a genre that hasn’t surprised anyone in a long time. Me, I fell for the whole film—hook, line and sinker. It’s a very grounded romantic comedy that focuses more on the awkward aftermath and uncomfortable beginnings of relationships rather than their inevitable conclusions.

Great writing, pitch-perfect direction, excellent performances and even a soundtrack worth mentioning. I can’t remember the last time I saw a movie that warranted mentioning the soundtrack. Everything about “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” feels natural, even in those embarrassing moments where most romantic comedies would suffocate an audience with saccharine.

There’s a lighter touch going on here, not the kind of button-pushing manipulation found in most love stories. It is a great comedy, and at times, dare I say it? Heartwarming.

Cinematique Thalian Hall Studio Theatre 310 Chestnut Street • 7:30 p.m., $7 8/10: “The Tree of Life”—The impressionistic story of a Midwestern family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack (played as an adult by Sean Penn), through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father (Brad Pitt). 2 hr.

18 min. Rated PG-13.

8/15-17: “Buck”—A true American cowboy and sage on horseback who travels the country for nine grueling months a year helping horses with people problems. 1 hr. 28 min. Rated PG

Movies at the Lake Carolina Beach Lake Park At dusk, FREE 8/14: Toy Story 3 Carolina Beach Lake Park transforms into an outdoor theater, as folks relax on the lawn over picnics and concessions sold on site. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Chamber of Commerce a food hosts a food drive benefiting a local charity weekly; bring a non-perishable food item for donation.

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DOCK STREE OYSTER BAR 12 Dock Street (910) 762-2827

The Steamer Platter with oysters, snow crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, crawfish, corn and potatoes. Photo by Bethany Turner

AMERICAN BLUEWATER

Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie. Dine inside or at their 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 11am - 11pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 11pm.

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CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina.

Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, Seafood Ceviche & Conch Fritters to name a few.

Larger Plates include Plancha grilled Painted Hills Steaks, Blackend Red Drum Filet, Charleston Crab Cakes, Tempura

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm and Mon. Sat. 5pm-9pm.

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

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

Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long.

Buffalo Wild Wings is a great place to dine in or take out.

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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

HALLIGAN’S

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms

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One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches(Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s.... you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

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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.11am10pm; Tues.- Fri.: 11am – 11pm; Sat.: 10am – 11pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

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

HolidaY iNN RESoRt

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

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

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

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Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servic-

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Mon.-Fri.10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com

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Temptations Everyday Gourmet draws diners in by droves thanks to their creative menu selections, an extraordinary inventory of fine wines (over 300 varieties all without restaurant markups) and trained staff that go beyond culinary excellence. Recognized as Best Lunch Spot by WWAY in 2011, as well as having its chef, Michael Comer, touted among the top three best chefs in Wilmington, according to StarNews’ Taste of Wilmington 2010, Temptations offers two locations to serve Wilmingtonians. Located in Hanover Center for 25 years, signature items include their Homemade Chicken Salad and Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich, as well as their Porter’s Neck location’s Pimiento Cheeseburger. The Porter’s Neck location also serves an expanded dinner menu, which changes weekly. Their daily features, including specialty soups, salads, quiche and paninis, keeps patrons busy choosing healthy, fast foods whether dining onsite or back at the office. in fact, ask Temptations about their Office Party Menu for your next gathering. Their gourmet retail shop provides unique gourmet gift items featuring many locally made specialty foods, chocolates and goodies.

■ SERVING LUNCH: Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr., Ste 13. Mon.-Sat., 11am – 6pm (Closed Sundays) ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Porter’s Neck Center, 8207 Market St., Ste F. Mon. Wed., 10am8:30pm; Thurs.-Sat., 10am-9pm. Dinner features begin at 5pm. (Closed Sundays) ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Midtown & North Wilmington ■ WEBSITE: www.temptationseverydaygourmet.com ■ FEATURING: An expanded dinner menu, at the Porter’s Neck location, which changes weekly.

tRollY StoP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, 98% Turkey, and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open seven days from 11am-4pm, late night hours are Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; (910) 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am

■ 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 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.

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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 47pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thurs.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: www.hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & 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

EURO FUSION PRESS 102

Espresso. Panini. Martini. Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American 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: Wed. - Sat. 8am - until and Sunday brunch from 9am-3pm, ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Wilmington’s Best Panini, according to encore readers ■ 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

Try something different to eat! Our Crêpes & More, a family owned and operated French Crêperie, is serving authentic, homemade French cuisine to dine in or to go. Everything on their menu is under $10, and is a healthy alternative, while eating a savory meal or sweet treat. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon treat, everything on the menu is available.

On the Savory side, the Uzès, Quebec, Tahiti or Provencale are among the most popular. Their homemade Ratatouille, South France type sub like the Pain Bagnat or Croque-Monsieur are worth the detour too!

On the sweet side, The Versailles, St- Tropez or Crazy Nutella (with homemade Nutella ice cream) will make you come back for more! They also serve Fresh Salads or Soups depending on the seasons, amazing all natural Homemade Sorbet & Ice Cream, Croissant & Chocolate Croissant. Open all day with free WiFi and live French radio, Our Crepes & More is a pleasant yet casual place to unwind. Our Crepes & More can accommodate large parties! STARTING JUNE 5th OPEN SUNDAYS FOR BRUNCH! ■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER:

Monday, 9am to 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday 9am-8pm. Sunday brunch ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Free Wi-Fi..

■ WEBSITE: www.ourcrepesandmore.com

ITALIAN

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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.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant.

Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-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) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT:

11:30am-3am, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: The largest tequila selection in

Wilmington

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11am2:30pm and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5pm10pm.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack.

Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices.

Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.Fri., 11am–6pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am-6pm(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am7pm; Sat., 9am-6pm; Sun., 10am-6pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

■ SErVING LUNCH, DINNEr & SUNDAY BrUNCH ■ NEIGHBOrHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

■ FEAtUrING: Lobster menu on Fri. ■ MUSIC: Live music on Sat. evening and

Sun.brunch.

■ WEBSItE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

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

■ WEBSItE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oce-

anic 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. Familystyle to go menu available. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551.

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

CASEY’S BUFFET

projector TVs in Wilmington.

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.

1/2 price Appetizers Tacos, Burritos, and Sandwiches

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5 South Water Street Downtown Wilmington 910-399-4501

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and chitterlings.

■ SErVING LUNCH & DINNEr ■ NEIGHBOrHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEAtUrING: Dining on the Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSItE: OceanicRestaurant.com

HAPPY HOUR

Saturdays 6-9pm

■ NEIGHBOrHOOD: Midtown ■ FEAtUrING:For adventurous palates, pig’s feet

■ WEBSItE: CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more?

Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired piz-

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Every Tuesday

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

(910) 763-4133.

■ SErVING LUNCH, DINNEr & LAtE NIGHt: 11am – late. Sun. at noon.

■ NEIGHBOrHOOD: Downtown ■ FEAtUrING: Dueling pianos every

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

5-7pm

Dog, Dine & Wine

Friday and Saturday live music - listing the musician every week, 7-10pm Sunday 1/2 price wines great spot to come out and enjoy the outdoors!! Cheese, chocolate and wine - mighty fine!!

HELL’S KITCHEN

1/2 PRICE MENU EVERY DAY

On Our Open Air Dec

Bring your dogs, eat or just meet and greet $5 glass pours on featured wines, weekly drink specials and dog treats.

Leashes required and HAPPY DOGS welcomed!!

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

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

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MARK HeRBeRT

138 South Front Street 910.251.0433 www.littledipperfondue.com

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Thursday Karaoke starting at 10:00pm $5 Sapporo 22oz cans $2 Sake Shots 33 S. Front St. 2nd Floor (910) 763-3172 www.yosake.com encore | august 10-16, 2011 | www.encorepub.com 31

the culture behind the food:

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Three chefs divulge ideas and flavors of their home lands

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hef, writer and travel Channel

host Anthony Bourdain once said, “Good eating is all about risk; food, for me, has always been an adventure.” Like Mr. Bourdain, I am dedicated to seeking out the best food each city has to offer.

With particular adoration held for rustic foreign dishes, for me, dining out is not just about the excitement of experiencing new tastes. It’s using the food as a way to learn about life elsewhere—traditions that stem from it and the people who cherish it.

Though it’s not hard to find a culturally diverse restaurant in Wilmington, it is rare to find one that has authenticity to back up its cuisine—better yet, one where its chefs and restaurateurs actually hail from the land where their food originated.

This week, I have selected three chefs to spotlight, all of whom immigrated to Wilmington to share a new life filled with old flavors of home. Their delectable and authentic cuisine not only keeps their culinary bloodline pumping, it brings our foodie scene a spirited amalgam of culture.

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by Alex Pomplia tor encore contribu ITALIAN A creative energy flows through La Gemma (on S. 17th Street) as natural and effortless as breathing. The dedication and hard work that goes into creating the finest Italian pastries from scratch is anything but effortless. Behind the glass display case lay tediously assembled and decorated treats with all the colors of a Van Gogh painting, which appear to require the precision of heart surgeon. There is sfogliatelle, chocolate crossaints, éclairs, tarts, cookies, and several more—but mere words do little disservice to them. Their tastes and visual appeal is more of an experience. They also serve sumptuous baked breads, such as crusty ciabatta, assorted focaccia and crispy thin sheets of carta da musica.

The chef behind it all is Roberta Campani, from the Tuscan town of Fucecchio.

Campani makes each intricate recipe from

DOUGHED OVER: Roberta Campani creates edible bows for a wedding cake at La Gemma.

Photo by Alex Pompliano

scratch, using only the finest ingredients.

After working in the restaurant business in Cape Cod and Key West, Campani moved to Wilmington in 2006. However, her foundation for creation was born of a desire to paint murals and draw architectural sketches. Yet, her real passion for food never lagged far behind.

“I went to art school in Italy, but my backpack was full of cooking magazines,” she said. “Cooking gave me the chance to apply what I learned in school into food and pastry.”

While most contemporary bakeries attempt to push the envelope in modern desserts, Campani strives to preserve Italian culture by focusing on the traditional styles of Italian baking. Campani likes to study the oldest desserts of each region in Italy for inspiration, so that her custom-

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ers can taste its multitude of flavors. Her efforts make La Gemma an experience of traditional Italian bakeries.

Through the various tarts and bite-sized cream puffs, cakes and cookies, her favorite sweet is a variation on an old Italian favorite: the tiramisu cake.

“I take a chocolate sponge cake and soak it in coffee, cut it in half and then I put in an espresso-flavored custard,” she describes. “I surround it with a chocolate shell and fill it up with mascarpone and mousse.”

PUERTO RICAN Diners will do well to forget about any previous misconceptions of Latin American cuisine that are contrived from ground beefstuffings and massa-made casings. Sure, both appear in the style of Latin food, but when it comes to the stamp of authenticity, San Juan Café on Wrightsville Avenue has chef Danny Keegan leading the helm.

Keegan’s dishes span from Puerto Rico to

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Colombia, Venezuela to Dominican Republic, into Cuba and beyond. “Our emphasis is definitely on Puerto Rico,� he says of his home land, “but I try to keep things as fresh and authentic as possible, and local vegetables and seafood. There are a lot of [Americanized] Mexican restaurants in town,� he concludes, verifying “they all taste the same to me.�

Keegan cites his mother as the inspiration for his passion for cooking, as she was the one who encouraged him to go to culinary school. After studying at Johnson & Wales in Charleston, SC, he moved to Wilmington in 2003.

Everything on San Juan’s menu is handpicked to reflect Keegan’s love for traditional Latin American food. Though the menu is expansive and filled with mouthwatering dishes, Keegan recommends the cooked-to-order stuffed Mufungo. It’s a staple in Puerto Rico and not easily found in Wilmington. “I don’t think anyone’s seen anything like it [here],� Keegan says. “It’s fried green plantains that have been mashed in a bowl with pesto, garlic, olive oil and other seasonings. It becomes stiff, and we form a bowl out of it and stuff it with shrimp, steak or vegetables.�

ASIAN Bringing the focus from the cuisine of Europe to East Asia, Genki Japanese Restaurant, located off of New Centre Drive is infamous for its reputation. They’re known for being “the only Japanese-owned sushi bar in Wilmington.� What really sets Genki apart from other sushi bars in the area is its attention to detail.

First off, everything is homemade by Chef Masayuki Sugiura and his wife, Reiko—from the small bowl of hijiki nimono seaweed and sweet edamame given be-

fore the meal, to the variety of caramels customers received afterward. Everything from the ice to the rice is made with Pi Water, a type of water prominent in Japan that is infused with oxygen and antioxidants and enhances living energy. “I don’t care who makes sushi—or what nationality—but if somebody tried to make sushi or Japanese food, chefs should respect the culture,� Sugiura says. “In Japan, there are many [ethnic] restaurants, but the chefs first study each country’s culture. It’s not only about making money.�

World-wide trends of combining culturally diverse flavors excite many foodies.

However, Suguira respects the tried and true. “Chefs today are into fusion cooking and it’s OK,� he says. “But if people don’t know the basics, that’s not fusion—it’s confusion.�

Originally from Yokohama, Japan, the chef spent his younger years traveling around Europe, Africa, India and South America in an effort to study their cultures and how they cooked. Before moving to Wilmington in 1989, he worked in restaurants in Sweden, London, San Francisco and New York City.

Genki thrives not only in serving tradition Japanese fare, but imparting aspects of Japanese culture onto its customers. Sugiura will often use parts of the fish other restaurants would shy away from, such as a crispy salmon skin roll or his famous Burikama—the fried jawbone of a yellow-fin tuna. “A long time ago, American people would eat mostly everything, but now people eat only filet animals and give the rest to the dogs,� Sugiura says. “When we eat, we kill the animal or the plant, it is disrespectful to not eat or use all of it that we can—that’s the Japanese belief. When we eat, we pray, then we say, ‘I eat your life.’ We never waste.�

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To submit story ideas of the area, or to find out about the special sections and advertising offers we have for JAX merchants, contact Tiff at (508) 667-1332 or tiffanie@encorepub.com.

Wilmington merchants/advertisers can continue to contact Shea at (910) 791-0688 or shea@encorepub.com

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The lunch bunch once again set out to test the latter at a favorite Mayfaire hotspot: Fox and Hound.

Admittedly, it’s a name that always makes me think of a similarly titled Disney cartoon movie, featuring the voices of Mickey Rooney and Kurt Russell (I know, I was surprised, too).

However, the Fox and Hound restaurant is not animated in this context—maybe in an adult crowd kind of way. The establishment has offered its masses a place to relax, have a drink, play a game of billiards or “Fox Pong” seven days a week. Whether unwinding after a rough work week or gearing up for a boisterous night out, the Fox and Hound’s English pub-style décor offers an atmosphere that allows customers to create their own experiences.

Help is at hand always with Fox’s fave foods and a full bar with 36 taps of interchanging seasonal, craft beers. With more emphasis put on “local” in restaurants these days—meaning local food, beer, wine, etc.— though a national chain, Fox and Hound still holds close ties to the region, especially NC brews. Featuring such crafts as the Port City’s very own Good Vibes “The Experience” or the Outers Banks’ Weeping Radish, bar manager Daren Helms says not only is there something for everyone, but accessing it is optional at practically any time.

“We offer a full [bar and food menu] until 2 a.m. daily,” he says, “as opposed to limited or appetizer-only late night menus like other places.” Plus, Fox has specials constantly, like “Wicked Wheat and Wine Down” Wednesday, with all-day $2.50 Blue Moons and half-priced bottles of wine.

The lunch bunch packs a party punch wherever we go, whenever we go—even in the middle of the afternoon. Of course, we had to check out the action, starting with the “Play-Action Platter.” Our table sampled the “Grand Champion” hot honey sauce wings with traditional sides of celery, carrots and ranch, mozzarella cheese sticks with pomodoro sauce, baked Bavarian pretzels with spiced queso cheese, and classic potato skins with cool sour cream. Perhaps the most satisfying part of the appetizer is that a portion of the proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

In attempt to cancel out the sinfully delicious beginnings—Shea was partial to the wings, Jenn to the pretzels—the Napa Valley spinach salad arrived. The salad features fresh spinach, grilled chicken, bacon, Granny Smith apples, red onions, mushrooms (deep

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as steamy au jus soaked through the toasted Ciabatta roll. A giant Bavarian pretzel roll made up the foundation for the Black Forest sandwich, towering with grilled turkey, Applewood bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and honey mustard dressing. The pretzel bread provided a twist to the normal bread offerings around town, something we were all thrilled to see. Better yet, it wasn’t thick and gummy, like mall pretzel kiosks tend to serve—rather light, even airy.

And speaking of pretzels...

Both hearty sandwiches are normally

served with crispy fries; however, we opted to substitute an order with the flash-fried pretzel dunkers. These mini-cut knobs have been bathed briefly in a fryer to give them a little extra crisp and come served with horseradish mustard for dipping. With a cold beer, we all concluded it the perfect football-watching snack food. Luckily, Fox and Hound has a large spread of flat-screens, too, perfect for game-day—in any sport.

We ended our midday feast with The Great Cookie Blitz, a six-inch chocolate chip cookie baked to order. It’s ... well ... magic. It comes

FOXY FOOD: (l. to r.; clockwise) The French dip sandwich, Play Action Platter and The Great Cookie Blitz are all filling varieties served at Fox and Hound.

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straight from the oven—soft, hot and ooeygooey. Topped with vanilla ice cream and drenched in chocolate syrup, it’s every child’s dream and every adult’s guilty pleasure.

Well, that and obviously cartoon movies.

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Immediately, I was asked three questions in rapid succession: Am I going to review books like, “Jarhead”

by Anthony Swoffard over and over? Have I already read it, what were my thoughts and why is it banned on marine bases? To my right, my husband rolled his eyes. He hates the very idea of Swoffard’s work in our house, let alone me reading it or discussing it.

“Imagine President Obama letting a fat, stinky one rip through a crowd filled with prominent leaders. How would you feel?” he asked me.

After visions of such an event dispersed in my mind—and my laughing fit ceased—I responded, “I’d think he was human.” That was the beginning of our table debate concerning Swoffard’s work.

According to my husband, marines are not supposed to be viewed like everyone else, much like the president. Marines are supposed to be held to a higher standard and a higher regard as they are tasked to do the extraordinary. They are asked to make some of the greatest sacrifices. Thanks to Swafford’s work, the “shit bags” have been given a highlighted almost justifiable platform. This is a belief that is literally split down the middle within the military community. It’s a belief I’m torn over. Sure, Swoffard’s story contradicts what we love about our marines, but it’s just as dangerous to be naïve about the variations of men enlisting today.

In case one doesn’t already know here’s the plot: “Jarhead” is a miserable unglamorous journey into the

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trials of war on the physical and mental level. In other words, it’s pretty factual. The premise of the piece is not so much about LCpl. Swoffard’s brief stint in the Gulf War as a scout sniper anxious for a kill; rather, it’s about a war within the man and the culture he signed a contract to belong in.

As tacky as this may sound, I read the book while my husband and I were dating years ago, because I wanted to get a little taste of the world in which he lives, even if based around a different kind of war during a different time. I received more than what I bargained for and more than what I was prepared to handle. “Jarhead” delivered the truth about a different archetype of marine. Swoffard narrates “Jarhead” in such a way it becomes impossible to view the Marine Corps in the same graceful, chivalric light that the government aims for it to be—that marines like my husband work for it to be. And there is the fuel behind fiery rumors Swoffard’s memoir is banned from marine bases nationwide.

If this ban is true (I can’t prove it is and I can’t prove it’s false, but I did call the Camp Lejuene book store and they did not have it), I must admit I understand the reasoning behind it. “Jarhead” is not in any way, shape or form a read that contains glorious victories, outstandingly motivated battles and patriotic mantras to share with a veteran grandfather so he can reminisce about his buddies during WWII. In no way does it leave anyone with an overzealous feeling of pride as an American. Instead, “Jarhead” removes the veil of illusion that all enlisted men are perfect, moralistic impeccable specimens fit for the highest billboard.

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ers, a concentration and enjoyment on films that emphasize a marine’s vicious appetite to fight, perverted motivational tactics, unfaithful wives, hazing, homosexual penchants, “field fucks” and an infamous “wall of shame.” In fact, in his work, Swoffard, in so many words, confesses that while serving he was a thief, womanizer, sadistic, selfish and dangerously reactive. Worse yet, with his honest use of language and brilliant description, he shows there were many like him. This candor and unshielded glimpse makes Swoffard’s memoir a real success. All this counteracts the expectations many have for the Marine Corps, including those like my husband who are aiming to make his service with the marines a career.

In short, “Jarhead” kills any illusions of grandeur— and the truth hurts. Maybe this is why a lot of readers shy away from Swoffard’s work. Then again, maybe this is why a lot of marines prefer his memoir, too.

So, to answer the questions thrust at me during dinner, I would recommend reading “Jarhead,” but not to a civilian. I wouldn’t want it to hurt them as it hurt me. No, I won’t make a habit of reviewing only books similar to Swoffard’s just because encore is expanding into a military town. I feel one of the best antidotes to a stressful day (be it as a dependent, marine or area native) is escapism. And in, “Jarhead” there’s no escaping Swoffard’s reality. His hardcore truth about a culture that likes to keep their business and the methods they use unquestioned, unchallenged and unmentioned is painfully and disgustingly too close to portions of today’s truth. I prefer to wear my rose colored glasses.

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//FACT OR FICTION

it makes me wonder, 17: The Human in Me

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pushed the whIte scooter, covered

with stickers of flame streaks on either side of its gas tank, as hard as it would go, all the while thinking about how the West had been calling to me all these years. Now, I finally knew why as Highway 5 moved underneath in slow motion, and oncoming headlights appeared like questioning eyes.

I had answers for them, dammit! A purpose, for Christ’s sake! Goddam the American Dream! A girl—this has all been about a girl? It’s not about who she is but what she means.

For more years than I can remember, my life had been a means to an end. I never really knew a “father,” and I always got the sense from Mom that I was more burden than joy.

I came home from school one day when I was 13 or so, and the back door was swinging slightly. I remembered hearing the creak of the spring and a light tapping of the door against its frame eerily echoing across our early 1900’s farmhouse. The insulation was

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shit, but I don’t remember so much if it was a breeze or the lonely fingers of emptiness slithering around my shoulders with its all-knowing intent. I followed the sound of the door, the silence screaming and my body forgetting to breathe. Outside, clothes and linens hung, snapping and popping on the clothesline from the breeze. Something was odd that day.

I inched down narrowly on chipped concrete steps, three in all, and as I reached the bottom, I could make out a tear of notebook paper, shaped like the edge of a cleaver, clipped under a clothespin that held my favorite shirt.

It didn’t really matter what the note said, but it was at that moment that I realized how shitty this world was gonna be.

Then there was Lucy.

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The drive up 5 ate away at the remainder of California. I turned my head momentarily to the sky. Stars twinkled in-between clouds like a goddesses’ teardrops as I remembered graduation night. It was a Carolina blue sky; streaks of orange and slivers of pink decorated by puffs of cloud and stars much like these. I was 25th out of 400 and pissin’ in the wind of disappointment my parents had left behind. But there in the stands, more beautiful than any hue of a Carolina summer’s evening, was Lucy. She was my self-esteem.

I shit on her just like I’ve shit on everyone else since.

I tried to drive her away from the disappointment that is me, save her from whatever others see, as to leave me to my own selfpity. It worked.

Still, ever since, I’ve been stuck, much like a grieving widow whose spouse was taken well before it was time. I’ve become a man of patterns, of routines, in hopes that, by not changing myself, I could keep everything else the same.

That’s manic, right?

It took seeing Mongo, and even Fessie, to realize what a shithole I’d dug for myself. If there were regrets, it wasn’t trapped in things like giving students the finger or telling parents that they need to do a better job raising their children—or fingering my roommate’s girlfriend on the AC unit at our apartment while, he wrestled a toilet bowl inside, puking his guts out.

No, definitely no regrets in that.

But the hubris of manhood (always our downfall) thwarted closure at the thought of letting Lucy get away. I throttled the scooter in a high whine, trying to sober myself for the second time in 36 hours. I swore that if the opportunity presented itself, I’d do what it took for closure, no matter the results. In the end, I would be free. And freedom, well,

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Interstate 5 was becoming a bit drizzly and dreary; a cool night with a Pacific chill setting in and a rush of wind that curved over the steering column. It blasted me in the eyes; yet, it was also the only thing keeping them open. Natural adrenaline was long gone, and fatigue cradled my biorhythms, blanked by darkness. The headlights of this machine added very little comfort as edges of the road were blurry and unfamiliar. In my sleepy periphery, I kept imagining dashes and darts, furry little woodland creatures that would test my reflexes and perhaps my ability to fly.

Paranoia became my passenger and the motor whirred as I tweaked the gearshift, trying to get every last drop of energy out of the stolen scooter.

Am I on the run from the law, too? Hell, I don’t know.

I tried to take my mind off it by imagining what Lucy looks like now. I only remember a doe-y, green-eyed girl from 15 years prior.

Her skin was pale and creamy like a vampire or the kind one would imagine of an 19th century English dame who lacked sufficient sunlight and nourishment. Her hair was a stark copper that was soft and smelled like safety. I imagined the belly-button ring she’d surprised me with near the end—I had a rush of sensuality in my lower regions, a nervous extension of excitement.

I never like chicks with tattoos. I guess if there were ever a tasteful one, it was the daisy staining Lucy’s left big toe. Dainty and colorful—an expression of her personality.

All of these thoughts, much like the increasing rain, weighed me down, and if it wasn’t for the growing glare of dim lights on a steel road sign I would hardly have noticed that I was leaving California behind and entering Oregon.

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weekly calendar| Events THE WILMINGTON JOURNAL 8/13-14: To celebrate the region’s rich African American culture and history, The Wilmington Journal in conjunction with Urban Promotions will present the 2011 Southeastern North Carolina African American Heritage Festival at Robert Strange Park (Ann Street between 8th & 10th streets). “Unity in Community” is a two-day festival, which begins at 9am on Sat and 2pm on Sun. Sat: Teen Summit, followed by a ribboncutting and pouring of libations ceremony, live entertainment w/hip-hop artist Petey Pablo. Sun: regional and local gospel acts, children’s groups, and GospelFest, a celebration of gospel music.

Kids’ Pavilion, food and merchandise vendors both days. Other highlights: traveling appraiser of African American collectibles and artifacts for free, Bunny Rodriguez who will bring her Gullah Geechee displays, sweet grass baskets, books, and handmade quilts. 910762-5502 or sencfestival@aol.com.

BLOCKADE RUNNER EVENTS Family Nights have begun at the Blockade Runner Resort on Wednesday evenings. Live music, food, and entertainment, offering three different themes over the next 10 weeks. 6pm: buffett style dinner and music while relaxing over our beautiful lawn. Plenty of kid activities! 8/24: Luau w/entertianment by Kent Knorr, relay races, hula hoop games, lawn games, coconut

8/13-14: AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Hosted by The Wilmington Journal, the African-American Heritage Festival at Robert Strange Park takes place this weekend. There will be a teen summit on Saturday, with live entertainment and a a ribbon-cutting, starting at 9 a.m. On Sunday, there will be a Gospel Fest, with regional and local acts, as well as a kids pavilion, food, traveling appraiser of African American collectibles and more throughout the weekend. bowling. Hawaiian-themed menu w/ pork, wahoo, rice, veggies and more! • Shrimp-aroo, 8/10 and 8/31: Entertainment by The Casserole Band, picnic/lawn games, badminton, croquet, bocce ball and more. A shrimp picnic, with cole slaw, potato salad, s’mores and more! • Southern Picnic, 8/17: Entertianment w/Steel Pan Music, sack race, tug of and lawn games. Southern fried chicken, BBQ beef brisket, mac and cheese, deviled eggs, banana pudding and more! RSVP: 910-256-7105 FARMERS’ MARKETS

Weekly Farmers’ Markets feat. plant, food and crafts vendors;: Riverfront Farmer’s Market Sat., Downtown Wilmington, Water St., 8am-1pm.

April-Dec. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com • Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market Sat., Carolina Beach Lake, through 9/3; 910-458-7490 • Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market Mon., Causeway Dr., through 9/5, 8am-1pm. 910256-7925 • Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wed., 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington, through 12/14. Live music w/Cindy Rhodes; Pender County Master Gardeners clinic 2nd Wed/ea. mo. Wed., 8/17, special activities lined up for families and children to celebrate back to school, “Purple Feet and Healthy Treats! Grape stomping, live music, healthy ideas on snacks and nutrition, hayrides ($5), vendors, Stuff the Bus supply drive and more. poplargrove.com MAD DASH BRIDAL RUN The Mad Dash Bridal Run, 8/26, doors, 7am; brides run, 8am. Wedding gowns from $50, includes Fontaine Bridals, The Dressing Room (a special vintage & eco section by Vintage Values). Mother of the brides billet

by Camille’s Closet & Final 24-station with looks styled

by Wilmington Early College Aspiring Stylist/Designer Miya Elizabeth, using fashion from Julia’s boutique, accessories from Drifted & M.E. First 50 to register

encore’s Cultural Calendar deadline is every Thursday at noon. Events are posted at least one week out, if space permits. E-mail: calendar@encorepub.com.

receives a planning pack full of discounts. A Boxed Event page on Facebook. 910-319-3272. www. aboxedevent.com LUMINA DAZE TurnbackthehandsoftimeandreliveWrightsville Beach of the 1930s through 1960s on Sun., 8/28, 4-10pm during the 13th Lumina Daze Celebration at the Blockade Runner Resort (275 Waynick Blvd.). Four bands playing live music: The Wilmington Big Band, Buddy Skipper & the Jetty Jumpers, The Dixieland All-Stars and Phil & Mark. Along with Food and drinks, special guest Jack Lane will share a collection of memorabilia from his days as an employee of Lumina Pavilion. Silent auction to benefit Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (303 W. Salisbury St. www. wbmuseum.com/LuminaDaze.htm. Tickets $15 each are available at the door during the event, or in advance by August 25 at the museum.

TASTE THE OLIVE WINE TASTINGS Free Friday wine tasting, Fri., 6-8pm. Tastetheolive. com. Taste The Olive, 1125-D Military Cutoff Rd., The Forum Shops 910-256-OILS(6457) INVOLVEMENT CARNIVAL Wed., 8/31, 10am-2pm: UNCW will hold its annual Involvement Carnival on the University Commons (set up: 9am; rain date: 9/7). Just a week into the new school year, the Involvement Carnival highlights student involvement opportunities at UNCW and in the Wilmington community. Fair includes UNCW organizations and departments, local businesses, religious organizations and nonprofit community agencies. Businesses who wish to participate: $150, including table, chairs. Deadline: 8/19, space limited. www.uncw.edu/storgs. 910-962-3553 PLEASURE ISLAND FIREWORKS At dusk, fireworks light the sky over the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Make a weekend of your visit to Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach). Arrive Thursday for live music and fireworks at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.Enjoy carnival-style rides and games at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. 910-458-8434; www. pleasureislandnc.org; carolinabeachgetaway.com HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ILM MARKETPLACE Historic Downtown Wilmington Marketplace, at corner of Market/2nd street every Sunday, is a city-supported event in conjunction with the Riverfront Park Sales Vendors Program. Artists, crafters and other vendors will join together each week to showcase original handcrafted arts and crafts and locally grown produce. Musicians will also be on hand to perform.

June-Aug., 4-8pm. For a fee of $50, sales permits are granted to artists, crafters and musicians who create and sell and their art in Riverfront Park throughout the year with the exception of Sundays and festivals. To learn if you qualify for an annual Riverfront Park permit or if you wish to participate in the Historic Downtown ILM Marketplace: Kim Adams, (910) 254-0907.

Charity/Fund-raisers BOW-WOW LUAU AND CAT’S MEOW Benefit for Adopt-an-Angel Animal Rescue, 7pm, 8/13, at Banks Channel Restaurant. Feat. Cultural Polynesian Kaliwali Arnis performance art fire dancing and special guest, Leilani, authentic Hawaiian hula dancer. Entertainment provided by the Imitations. Live and silent auction. $25/person adv or $30/person at door. Cash bar and apps; festival attire welcome.

Tickets available at ticket hotline: (910) 520-7040.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 8/15, 10am. Come and give the gift of Life! Urban Fitness is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Friday, August 15th from 10-2:30. Lumina Commons Shopping Center, 1994 Eastwood Road, Ste. 100.

910-465-1195. Crystal Gentry: cgentry10105@ gmail.com ARTS FOR THE ARTS

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Sat., 8/20: Nsalo Salon will be putting on the 4th annual Arts for the Arts Hair Fashion Show to benefit Kids Making it, a nonprofit, strengths-based approach to empower at-risk youth and help them grow into responsible, employed, law-abiding citizens. Kids Making It is dedicated to teaching woodworking in a strong mentoring environment and instilling patience, pride, perseverance, confidence, teamwork and selfesteem. The kids are able to build character through community service projects. By selling many of their products, the kids are able to earn 100% of the profits.The Arts for the Arts Hair Fashion highlights local artistic talent through our talented hair stylist and designers, presenting unique and modern looks bringing you all different types of hairstyles. Currently, we’re accepting sponsors for our show. (910) 2519666. www.nsalosalon.com.

BEAT THE HEAT DRIVE North Carolina Branch Give2thetroops, Inc presents Beat the Heat campaign, a drive to collect items for care packages for deployed troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Temperatures reach over 120 degrees during the summer months, and items needed include snacks, such as jerky, tuna in pouches, protein powdered drink mixes, nuts, granola bars, dried fruit, single serving drink mixes to add to bottled water, and dri-release T-shirts, white socks, small electric fans, cool wraps, eye drops, lip balm/chapstick, sunscreen, DVDs, sports equipment and toiletries. Monetary donations needed for postal costs. Complete list: www.give2thetroops.org. 252-321-8227. Mail to: 3109 Landmark St Greenville NC, 27834 ACUPUNCTURE HAPPY HOUR Wed., 5-6:30pm, Center for Spiritual Living, 5725 Oleander Dr., F1-1, in Oleander Oaks. 100 percent of proceeds benefit the Wounded Warriors Battalion, Camp Lejeune. (910) 392-0870.

Theatre/Auditions BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Big Dawg Productions: 8/11-14—“Moonlight and Magnolias,” a comedy about the golden age of Hollywood and the making of the blockbuster film “Gone with the Wind.” Tickets: $18 general admission ($12 Thurs performances) $15 seniors/students. 910341-7228 or www.bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. OPERA HOUSE THEATRE CO. See page 15.

AUDITIONS Stagestruck Players, the children’s division of Brunswick Little Theatre, announces auditions for its Nov. production of the Fabulous Fable Factory, a musical by Joseph Robinette and Thomas Tierney.

It follows Monroe as he discovers an abandoned factory, where he accidentally trips a lever which activates the factory “machinery,” an assembly line of seven actors that enact fabulous fables. Youth, ages 10-18, welcome. Rehearsals held on weekends so as not to interfere with school and extracurricular activities. Auditions consist of a cold reading from the script, learning and performing a movement combination, participation in improvisatory games and demonstration of singing ability. 8/13-14, 3-5pm, Building F, BCC. Debbie Skillman: 910-457-5651.

BROWNCOAT PUB AND THEATRE See page 14. • CFIFN presents Sunday Cinema exclusively at the Browncoat: Sunday at 7:30pm.

Browncoat partners with the Cape Fear Independent Film Network to bring you the finest in independent cinema from around the world. Each week, we will screen a new independent film along with an accompanying short. Admission: $3 and proceeds will benefit local filmmakers and the Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. • Browncoat Jeopardy Trivia: Sunday at 9:30pm. Test your knowledge in Wilmington’s best team trivia experience. No cover charge. Great prizes every week. • Browncoat Karaoke: Fri/Sat/Sun at 10pm for downtown Wilmington’s best karaoke experience. Be a star on our stage with genuine theatre lighting, state of the art equipment and a song list of more than 150,000 songs!

No cover! • Every Wed, 10pm, Open Mic Comedy Night at the Browncoat Pub and Theatre 111 Grace St. Anyone welcome to come out and tell all your best jokes because at this comedy club. You can tell however many jokes you like and stop whenever you

like. Hosted by local actor and comedian Kameron King. 910-612-1018. 111 Grace St. 910-341-0001 or browncoattheatre.com.

JUST OUR LUCK ByChance Productions presents ‘Just Our Luck,’ an original romantic comedy by local playwright Tony Moore. Austin, Noah, and June are siblings that live together in a house they bought after their parents died.

This comedy shows the ups and downs of their love lives and how they interwine. Performaces at the Cape Fear Playhouse. Tickets are $12. For reservations, call 910-471-5690. 8/18-21, 25-28, 8pm.

BUMP PRODUCTIONS BUMP Productions will present Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias” at City Stage/Level 5, 21 N. Front St., on Aug. 25-28 and Sept. 2-4. Tickets for this Southern classic are $12 for general seating and 15 for table seating. Stars Deb Bowen, Anna Gamel, Melissa Stanley, Katherine Vernon, Amanda Young and Emily Young; directed by Steve Vernon. Tickets can be reserved by calling 910 342 0272. For further info call 910 612 2239.

FALL THEATRE CLASSES The Performance Club Studio Theater is now enrolling for Fall! Weekly on-going classes in all aspects of performance—acting, improv, movement, voice musical theater, Glee and more! Theater Productions every season …auditions TBA!Visit www.

PerformanceClubKids.com or call 910-3383378 for more information. Located at 6624 Gordon Road, Studio B.

Nutt House Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. • Every Thurs. Open Mic Stand Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover. • Stand Up Comedy workshops: Learn the art from the stage of Wilmington’s only full time comedy club. Beginners/intermediate class formed every 6 wks, covering basics, incl. public speaking and a comedy showcase in a professional comedy club at end of 6-wk. classes. Ages 16 and up. 910-5205520 for slots. $100/6-wk. commitment. Taught by Timmy Sherrill, club owner/working comedian. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet. com. 910-520-5520

Music/Concerts STONE SOUP CONCERTS PRESENTS 8/11, 7:30pm: Stone Soup Concerts Showcase at Live on Grace, 211 Grace Street. Listening Room Concert featuring local Wilmington musicians performing

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! DR. JOHN

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

PORCH THEATRE CO. Pirate’s Revenge Dinner Theatre, 8/11, 18 and 9/1.

Tickets: $20-$40. New mystery is written by local favorite Damond Nelson. If puzzles and word play are what you relish, then this family friendly evening will entertain like game night, but with costumed characters and a yummy themed meal! All shows presented while audiences eat a 3-course meal at Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St. Reservations req., (910)232-6611. www.porchtheatre.com.

CAPE FEAR THEATRE ARTS How-to-fall-in-love-in-10-minutes-or-less Play Series, 10 new plays by local playwrights 8/10-14; shows at 8pm, with Sun. at 3pm. • “Incident at Vichy” by Arthur Miller, 8/31-9/4, 7-11, 14-18; shows at 8pm, with Sun. at 3pm. Shows in Studio Theatre at Thalian Hall! Tickets: www.thalianhall.com or 910-632-2285. $14-$17.

FOOTLOOSE See page 12.

Comedy NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Tickets: $8 adv/$10 day of. • 8/12-13 Thai Rivera (Comedy Central) • 8/19: Nutt House Improv Show • 8/20 The Penguin Showcase • 8/26-27: Rick Shapiro (HBO’s Lucky Louie; explicit show!). • Every Wed.

NC SYMPHONY 9/17, 8pm. We’re not the only ones who call it “great.” Schubert’s finest work for orchestra closes out a program of epic themes, including Peer Gynt’s emphatic In the Hall of the Mountain King. Feat.

William Henry Curry, resident conductor;Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain; Grieg: Suite from Peer Gynt; and Schubert: Symphony No. 9, “The Great.” Kenan Auditorium, UNCW, $30-$63. www.ncsymphony.org or 919-733-2750.

DR JOHN AND THE LOWER 911 Dr. John, one of the greatest piano players, who has inspired countless musicians, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and won 5 Grammies, will play Greenfield Lake on 10/5 at the amphitheeater. Tickets available at Gravity Records or online at www.983thepenguin.com.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8/25, 9/1: Auditions for Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings for new and returning members. Open to 9th-12th grade Cape Fear area youth who are string, woodwind, brass and percussion students and who have submitted a completed application. Membership for strings open to all grades 6-8, and to qualified 4th and 5th grades with consultation. Online application, audition music and membership guidelines: www. wilmingtonsymphony.org. Students notified of the location of audition and specifics following receipt of an application. Required audition music is available for downloading. Both rehearse Thurs. evenings beginning in Sept. and will perform several times during the 2011-12 season. $100/semester for orchestra; $50/semester, strings.

The Penguin 98.3 is hosting New Orleans piano extraordinaire Dr. John and the Lower 911 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on the 5th of October. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. They can be purchased at Gravity Records off Kerr Avenue or online at ww.983thepenguin. com/concerts.php. Kids under 5 are admitted free. The show starts at 6 p.m. with 9 p.m. curfew.

TECHMOJA THEATRE COMPANY “Once On This Island,” 8/27, 3pm and 8pm; 8/28, 3pm. 9/3, 3pm and 8pm; 9/4, 3pm.

Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid, tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Hannah Block Historic USO 120 S. Second St. Direction and choreography by Kevin Lee-y Green, w/music direction by Johnathan Barber and Annette Harton. (910) 341-7860. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for student and seniors. www. techmoja.com

Carolina Courtyard Park next to the Main Library at noon every Tuesday in Sept/Oct, 2011. Bring a lunch and a blanket or foldingchair and enjoy the music! 9/6: Susan Savia, folk music. Corner of 3rd and Chestnut, downtown Wilmington. Free parking for concerts/library visits, available in the deck. 910798-6301.

original music. Featuring Kersten Capra, Jim Nelson, Jake Edgar, Ronell Rimes, James Rimes, Nate Rimes, Brent Drew. Free.

CIRCLE ENTERTAINMENT 8/11: Rebecca Loebe at Playhouse 211 (4320 Southport/Supply Rd. Becca won the Kerrvlle Folk Festival Songwriting Contest in 2009 and was on NBC’s debut of “The Voice.” $15 by check: 3832 Timber Stream Dr. Southport, NC 28461 or PayPR: 910-274-3971/www.playhouse211.com.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN Downtown Sundown takes place in front of Federal Building every Friday throughout the summer.

Concerts are free; concessions sold on premise; no coolers, no pets, no chairs. 8/12: Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Tribute • 8/19: Onward, Soliders • 8/26: Machine Gun:• 9/2: Tuesdays Gone: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute KURE BEACH CONCERT SERIES Free Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area in Kure Beach, second and fourth Fri. of June, July and August, 6:30-8:30pm.

Bring blankets and chairs for the whole family. Picnics welcome; no pets or beverages. Beverages for sale. www.pleasureislandnc.org. Schedule: 8/12, Spare Change (Beach, Classic R&R, Country); 8/26, The Mako Band (Beach Boogie Blues). 910-458-8434 WINOCA FEST 8/27, noon-11pm: WinocaFest, a celebration of music, community and culture, at USS NC Battleship Park. Feat. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings w/The Felice Brothers, Those Darlins, Hammer No More the Fingers, Mandolin Orange, Onward, Soldiers and The Old Ceremony. Wide-range of organizations on site to share current projects and to promote socially and environmentally conscious efforts of the Wilmington community. Free space provided to community organizations as a way to highlight and grow support for their creative endeavors. Children under 15, free. Tickets: $30/adv at Gravity or www. winocarecords.com. Portion of proceeds will benefit several downtown renewal and beautification projects through the non-profit organization 1,000 People Who Care.

Dance ILM SINGLE’S CLUB Music plays 8-11pm. No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. 8/12: Family Jams Band, Am. Legion Post 10.

Members $10/guests $12. • 8/19: DJ Buddy Langley, Am. Legion Post 10. Members $8/guests $10. • 8/26: Modern Knights Band, Am. Legion Post 10.

Members $10/guests $12. Ken Batchelor: 392-0718 or wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com AZALEA COAST NC USA Social dance and lesson, hosted by Azalea Coast NC USA Dance chapter, on Sat., 8/13, New Hanover Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Social dance group lesson, 6:45pm, then dance to our custom mix of ballroom and Latin music from 7:30-10pm. Admission price includes group lesson, no partner needed.$8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students w/ID. (910)799-8566, AzaleaCoastDance@ aol.com, www.azaleacoastncusadance.org CONTRA DANCE Tues. night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO Classes and social dancing, Fri, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market St. (between College/ Kerr). 7:30-9:30pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30pm. • Beginning in Aug.: Sun. classes for beginners/reviewers. 5-wk series, beginning 8/21, 1-2:30pm. $30/series at Ballroom DanceSport. 4523 Franklin Ave. 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western-style square dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Sr. Center for a new workshop on square dancing. (910) 270-1639 CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

CAROLINA COURTYARD Series of free outdoor concerts will be offered in the

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through student art work, and register for an art class. Full Moon Art Studio, 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Bldg 3, Studio #201. FullMoonArt.net, 599-1894

SPECTRUM STUDIO CLEARANCE Spectrum Art & Jewelry Studio Art Clearance Sale, 8/10-31, 10am daily. Our painters have gone through their studios to clear out and make room for new work. We have over 60 select paintings of all sizes that are at least 25% off. Month of Aug. only! The Forum, 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd., 910-256-2323. www.SpectrumArtAndJewelry.com.

WENDY KOWALSKI Wendy Kowalski’s “Amplify” in the WHQR Gallery.

Feat. visionary figural paintings of contemporary circus aerialists, hoop dancers and trapeze artists in a classical style with concern for movement. Rec.: 8/26, Circus Conspiracy Film Clips & Flip Books; and 9/23, Carnival Finale. Display through 10/7. 254 N. Front St. third floor.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Cape Fear Camera Club presents two exhibits: Capturing the Light, hanging at UNCW Cultural Arts Gallery; UNCW’s Cultural Arts Building. Hangs through 8/11; Mon-Thurs, noon-4pm.

USO/COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER GALLERY The Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center is proud to announce the Community Gallery summer 2011 Gallery Exhibition featuring local artists Niki Hildebrand’s stained glass work. Exhibition runs through 8/27. • Ms. Hildebrand will offer a lecture on the history of glass, how this medium began, different techniques in glass and their use, the making of glass and Hildebrand’s own work as a contemporary artists, Wed. 9/21, 10am. Community Arts Ctr., lecture is $15.

• Classes: Copper Foiling Stained Glass, 8/10. Leaded Lights Stained Glass, 9/21. Classes being offered at the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center. www.wilmingtoncac.org or 910-341-7860.

RECOVERY MONTH EXHIBIT As a part of the 2011 Cape Fear Recovery Month event, an art exhibition is being held at UNCW, Randall Library, Hayes Gallery through August 20. New Hanover County students did the show’s artwork, as reflections about addiction and recovery, to express their thoughts through their art and through a written artist’s statement . No admission charge for the juried show that can be seen during Library hours (http:// library.uncw.edu/). Isabel Heblich won the First Place award for her lino-cut block, “Missed Connection,” Courtney Wood won the Second Place award for her painting, “Rim,” and Ayla Likens won the Third Place award for her photograph, “Battlefield.” Carolina Lara Corona’s drawing, “The Road To Recovery,” will be the featured art piece for posters at the 2011 Cape Fear Recovery Month celebration in Sept. • Call To Artist for 2012 will go out in Sept. New Hanover County high school or college students, ages 14-29, are encouraged to enter 2D art (paintings, drawings, photographs) on the topic of addiction and/or recovery for the 2012 exhibition. No entry fee; monetary awards for 1st-3rd.

ART SOUP PRESENTS MARK HERBERT Art Soup and Tidal Creek Co-op present “Naturally Inspired: an art exhibition” with Mark Herbert, AugOct. Artist reception: Thurs, 9/1, 6-8pm, Tidal Creek Coop Community Center. Herbert creates original art, music and poetry for over twenty years in a variety of styles ad mediums. Studying the art of comic book design as a youth, Herbert’s college art career was heavily influenced by the cubism, dada, and surrealist movements, and incorporates recycled material projects. This series draws from the beauty of the natural world, derived entirely from impressions of nature, done with reference only from memory of the subject matter—insects, flowers, fish, birds and other creatures. Mark Herbert: mark@artwasteland. com. 910-228-6210. www.art-soup.org TRIO Through 8/20: Trio, feat. Lisa Creed, Susan Mauney & Kathleen Ryall. Feel the changing moods of Creed’s “Sky & Sea” series, from peaceful tranquility to the turbulence and drama of a coastal storm. Mauney offers a variety of subjects in her distinctive style, including architectural settings, still lifes and figurative studies. Ryall’s delicate porcelain vessels complete the trio, a perfect complement with her classic shapes and beautiful array of colors. www.newelementsgallery. com. 216 N. Front St. ARTFUL LIVING GROUP Gabriel Lehman, an ambidextrous artist, paints with his left hand and most often finds that his paintings “just happen” with no effort when he paints from the right side of his brain. Works on display at Artful Living. • Art Buzz, puts a fun twist on the popular “wine and paint” classes that are sweeping the country. Art Buzz, held every Wed, 6:30-8:30pm, carries the shop’s theme of fun functional art by offering projects such as painting wine glasses, sharpie-dyed silk scarves, and polymer clay beads. 910-458-7822. 112 Cape Fear Blvd.

621N4TH GALLERY After receiving a BS in Art Education, Joanne Geisel pursued additional education in art and administration and occupations in human services and higher education. In the past five years, she has returned full time to her love of oil painting and teaching art. Work has won numerous awards and is held in a number of personal and corporate collections. On display, 621N4TH Gallery, 621 N 4th St. through August.

FINE ART CLASS Sat., 8/20, 10am-noon, 1-3pm. Ages 6-adult: Awardwinning artist and art teacher Hanna Mathis browse

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Free monthly event feat. downtown galleries, studios and art spaces open after-hours in celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Friday of each month. Self-guided tour; exhibitions of all types, opening receptions, demonstrations, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional and non-traditional art-activities. www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com WINE AND DESIGN Sip Up—bring wine or beer or beverage of choice, along with a friends, and paint! Wine and Design is a great alternative to the “usual” night out. Weekly sessions with a local artist-instructor available every Wed-Sat, 6:30-8:30pm. Schedule special event, kid’s birthday, fundraiser, corporate team building, shower, or let us come to you with Wine and Design on Wheels.

Summer Kids Classes/Camp starts June 20th.

910-313-2600 or wineanddesignwilmington@ gmail.com. www.winanddesignnc.com 4949 New Centre Dr. CALL FOR ARTISTS Artists wishing to participant in the Wilmington Art & Craft Show, 11/26-27. Lynn Wettach at Holiday Art Shows, Inc. lynn@holidayartshows. com. www.HolidayArtShows.com ZIABIRD Ziabird is hosting Wilmington artist Miles Lewis for a show of original artwork entitled “Sea Creatures,” through 8/31.Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Rd, Ste. 9. 910-208-9650. www. ziabird.com CALL FOR ARTISTS Arboretum Stages Show in Autumn Garden SettingArt in the Arboretum, slated for 10/8-9.

Dozens of new and returning sculptors, painters and artisans. 6206 Oleander Dr. Arboretum: New Hanover County Cooperative Extension complex.

Indoor-outdoor exhibit and sale takes place, 10am4pm, both days and inc. live performances by popular local musicians, artists’ demos and a plant sale to benefit the Ability Garden program. Show planners currently are seeking exhibiting artists, with an emphasis on 3-D pieces in metal, wood, clay, glass and stone. Help support the Arboretum’s wide range of educational and public service programs. $5 entry, available at the Arboretum. Members and children under 14, free. 798-7670.

DEBORAH PETOSKEY Local artist Deborah Petoskey will hang her work at Caprice Bistro for a couple of months, starting the first Thurs. of Aug. Petoskey’s abstract paintings satisfy in their nonobjective state—feel natural in their flux, vary in scale and palette, even style. 10 Market St. BOTTEGA EVENTS Atomic Lime Project, feat. works by Melinda Reed, Justin K. Bernel, Eric Justin White and Justin Campbell.

• Mon: Open paint and create; Nintendo game night • Tues: Starving artist night • 8/9: Atlantis open mic • Wed: Weekly wine tastings, 7pm • 8/25: 4th Thurs., Poetry Showcase/Slam. bottegaartbar@ gmail.com. • 208 N. Front St. 910-763-3737, www. bottegagallery.com.

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EXHIBIT: “We Wept at the Sea” by New York artist, J. Coleman. Through 8/14, w/opening reception scheduled for Fri, 7/22, 6-9pm with light edibles served along with a wine tasting and live music. Exhibit through 8/14. EVENTS: Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun: Yoga, PWYC, 6.30-7.30pm. Wed: Figure Drawing, $10/class, 6-8pm. First Wed of ea. month: DivaMade Collective, a meet n greet for creative women, 7.30-9.30pm. Every other Thurs: UNCW Film Nite, sometimes political, always controversial, 7:30-11pm. Second Sat. of each month: The Creative Exchange, local artists sale and swap, 2-5pm. • Every 3rd Friday: Live Bossanova w/Raphael Name, 7-11pm. • Every Fri/Sat: Live Music, 8-12am. Free unless noted otherwise. 910-763-1197, theprojekte@gmail.com, www.theprojekte.com. 523 S 3rd St.

Museums MARITIME MUSUEM, SOUTHPORT 8/10, 10am-noon: Kids on Deck! River Boat Tour aboard the Solomon T. Do science experiments, bird watch at Battery Island and learn the history of the river. $10/child. Ages 8-12. Limited to 5 children per trip. • 8/11, 10-11am, ages 3-6. And ages 6-12: Pirates for Preschoolers. Come to the Museum and hear a pirate’s tale, play a game, and practice your swashbuckling skills. Make a pirate craft, too! $3/child.

• Art in the Afternoon: Clay, Sand and Water, 8/11, 2 -4pm. Make a sculpture using natural clay and sand from our region, learn about what types of clays and materials were used to create pottery here from pre-historic through historic times. $5/child. Ages 612. • 8/13, noon-4pm: 2nd Saturdays—Shoals and Shipwrecks: Dive into our area’s history and learn how the dangerous Frying Pan Shoals sent many ships and seafarers to the bottom of the sea. Share in the thrill of the exploration of some of NC’s most well-preserved underwater time-capsules. Special exhibits feat. items from some of our most interesting wreck sites, including the City of Houston, an 1878 passenger-freighter loaded with cargo. Talk with

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The Wrightsville Beach Museum will host “A History of Accommodations in Post Cards” by Elanie Blackmon Henson to complement their summer 2011 exhibit, “Wish You Were Here.” Henson will give a program covering places that tourists have stayed over the past 100 years on Wrightsville Beach. Post cards they sent back home will be a catalyst to its retro exploration. 303 West Salisbury Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC. (910) 256-2569. divers and archaeologists to piece together clues from the past, and participate in some hands-on free family fun! • 8/13, 8am: Historical Bicycle Tour with the Adventure Kayak Company—NC Maritime Museum at Southport teams up with the Adventure Kayak Company to offer a bicycle tour of historic downtown Southport. AGuide will take participants through the live oak canopied streets and along the waterfront, explaining its history as you pedal by Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, the Old Brunswick Jail, the Crimes of the Heart Home, The Indian Trail Tree, along the Cape Fear River and more. Bikes are single-speed, pace is slow, and all participants must wear helmets. $20/bike/helmet rental and tour. (Bring your own bike, $15.) Adventure Kayak Company, (910) 454-0607. • 8/16, 7-9pm: Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program—Harry Warren of the N.C. Museum of Forestry and the N.C. Maritime Museums Council discusses “Why We Are Called Tarheels” in his presentation on Naval Stores and shipping practices.

Light refreshments served. Program free; held at the Southport Community Building. Must pre-reg.

• 8/17, 10-11am, ages 3-5: 11am-noon, ages 6-10.

Myths of Mermaids and Monsters—Hear tales of tails and what sailors thought they saw at sea. Make a mythological craft, too! $3/child. (910) 457-0003, www.ncmaritimemuseums.com. 204 E. Moore St.

BATTLESHIP NC Navigate: Battleship 101. A NC 2nd Saturday program, 8/13, 10am-4pm. As part the Department of Cultural Resources of ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with Battleship admission. NC Dept of Cultural Resources will present a varied mix of artists, musicians, re-enactors, historic sites, and museums in the second year of its popular “2nd Saturdays” summer program. HWYs 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River. Visit www.battleshipnc.com.

BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILM Exhibit: Toothasaurus Dental Exhibit—learn about oral health in a very un-intimidating environment.

First, brush the huge model teeth and inspect for cavities. Then, look at the x-rays for hiddle decay! Hop into one of the two real dentist chairs to examine the teeth of a Tooth-a-Saurus. Floss the huge teeth with dino-sized floss. Complete the food pyramid puzzle!

• Mon: Trash to Treasues, 10am; Muddy Buddies, 3:30pm. • Tues: 10am: Leading to Reading Literacy Classes; 3:30 Going Global Cooking Club • Wed. 10am Preschool Science; 3:30pm, Fetch! Challenge.

• Thurs: 10am, Cooking Club; 3:30pm, Book Club.

• Fri: 10am, Toddler Time; 3:30pm, Adventures in Art. • Sat: 10am, Music Club; 3:30pm, Cardio Class.

• Hrs: Mon-Fri., 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. 910-7633387. www.playwilmington.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. • 8/11, 7pm: Wrightsville’s Rooms with a View: A History of Accommodations in Post Cards, by Elaine Blackmon Henson. To complement the Wrightsville Beach museum of History’s summer 2011 exhibit: “Wish you Were Here!” Elaine Blackmon Henson will give a program covering the places that tourists have stayed over the last 100 years at Wrightsville Beach through the postcards that visitors sent back home. 303 West Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com. (910)256-2569 NC AQUARIUM NEW EXHIBIT! Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. This exhibit educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. Invasive species can easily disrupt that balance by cutting off resources to other species, changing the chemical makeup of the water, and ultimately causing a shift in the entire food web. This affects every aspect of the way humans enjoy the ocean, from seafood cultivation to a simple day at the beach. • Events include: Extended Behind the Scenes Tour, Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tours, Dinner with the Fishes, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Slat Marsh Crabbing, Suf Fishing Workshop. See details online. www.ncaquariums.com. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach. (910) 458-8257 WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models. Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. •

winners! Team levels: 6.5 & below, 7.0-7.5, 8.0-8.5, open. $35/person. childrenatheart.com. 341-4631.

Playhouse., 815 Princess St. Depts: screening (managerial work), box office (communication skills and familiarity with ETIX)—also ushers, ticket-takers, ticket printers and more needed—and technical (familiarty with projector operations, et al). Also needed: Logistics engineer. A truck is nice to have for this position. The job will be helping transport items to different venues, setting up venues, removal of trash and recycling. RSVP by e-mailing résumé to Lexi Lefkowitz at programming@cucalorus.org.

ADVENTURE COMPANY 2011 Historical Southport Bicycle Tours: 8/13, 8am; and 9/3, 8am. $15; bring bike and helmets.

Fee w/bike/helmet rental, $20. Limited number of bikes available for rent. RSVP: The Adventure Kayak Company,(910)454-0607. 807 Howe St. theadventurecompany.net FENCING CLASSES Cape Fear Fencing Association (CFFA) beginners’ 6wk. class, 8/16, 6:30pm. Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, Tues/Thurs; $50. Meets in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. Equipment supplied by the CFFA. Learn basic elements of fencing, the history of the sp and more! Graduates will have the option of continuing with CFFA, fencing Tues/Thurs, 7:30pm. www.capefearfencing.com Head Coach Greg Spah: 910 799-8642.

EAST COAST WAHINE CHAMPIONSHIP Surfer girls will rule the waves on 8/20-21, 8am-5pm, when nearly 200 wahines of all ages compete in the 15th annual East Coast Wahine Championship at Wrightsville Beach. This year the competition moves north to the Columbia Street beach access due to its proximity to a popular surf break and to a number of businesses, restaurants and amenities in the heart of Wrightsville Beach. To celebrate 15 years, the East Coast Wahine Championship is stoked to partner with Sweetwater Surf Shop, Wrightsville Beach’s oldest surf shop serving the local surf community since 1976. Contestants must check in at Sweetwater Surf Shop (10 N. Lumina Ave.) on Friday, 8/19, 5-8pm. www.eastcoastwahines.com SUMMER NATURE SERIES Summer Nature Series, Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St., 341-0075. www.halyburtonpark.com. Turtle Tales, Wed, 8/24, 6:30-7:30pm. $5/participant.Learn about turtle behavior, feeding habits, anatomy, and threats to survival during this live animal presentation.

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS AND REC Shag lessons, bridge lessons, intro workshop for kayaking and standup paddle boarding, men & women’s adult tennis ladder, tennis lessons for youth & adults, cotillion for youth, yoga, pilates, boot camp for youth and adults, tone & stretch, and low impact aerobic classes. 910-256-7925. www. townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

Film CINEMATIQUE See film page. • Plays weekly at Thalian Hall main stage, 7:30pm, $7 (unless otherwise noted) • 8/2224: Beginners imaginatively explores the hilarity, confusion, and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Ewan McGregor) as he meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent). This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father Hal (Christopher Plummer) who came out of the closet at age 75 to live a full, energized, and wonderfully tumultuous gay life. Now Oliver endeavors to love Anna with all the bravery, humor and hope that his father taught him. 1 hr. 44 min. Rated R SUMMER KID MOVIE SERIES 8/11: Shrek. 8/18: Shrek 2. 8/25: The Last Airbender. $1 Carmike Cinema 16, 111 Cinema Dr. (910) 8150266 or www.Carmike.com SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES See film page. • 8/21: Jacob’s Ladder (1990)—A Vietnam war veteran (Tim Robbins) finds out that his post-war life is like a bad acid trip when he is attacked by horned creatures in the subway and his dead son comes to visit him. Directed by Adriane Lyne. • 8/28: Catch 22 (1970)—In this absurdist masterpiece, a man (Alan Arkin) is trying desperately to be certified insane during World War II, so he can stop flying missions.

Based on the novel by Joseph Heller. Directed by Mike Nichols. Juggling Gypsy, 1619 Castle St. MOVIES AT THE LAKE See film page. 8/21: Tangled; 8/28: Secretariat; 9/4: Rango CUCLAORUS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 8/25, 3-7pm: The 17th annual Cucalorus Film Festival is approaching quickly and we need dedicated volunteers to jump on board. Meeting at Jengo’s

FILMMAKER’S SOCIAL Filmmaker Social every 2nd Friday of the month, 7pm!

Connect with other filmmakers, as well as discuss topics such as fundraising, production and trends in the industry. 16 Taps, 127 Princess St., downtown Wilmington. Sponsored by CFIFN.

Kids Stuff MONEY ISLAND ADVENTURE TOUR Avast me hearties, come and relive the tales of the legendary pirates of NC, Capt. Kidd, Black Beard, and Steade Bonnett. Come adventure the waters like the pirates to Money Island, the island that blinks in the sunlight and tries to hide its secrets.

Costumed pirate storyteller on a narrated voyage on the Intracoastal Waterway in Wrightsville Beach. 2 hrs.

Call for rates: Capt. Joe (910) 200-4002 or http://www. capefearnaturalist.com GREENFIELD GRIND SKATEPARK Greenfield Grind Skatepark at Greenfield Lake, located behind 302 Willard St. Pre-reg rqd: 362-8222. Beginner clinics for youth ages 7-12. Class split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. $15/participantp; includes a pass to skate free for that day plus two free day passes. 8/13, 27, 10:30am-noon.

COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER CAMP Mini Monets Illustrators & Designers Camp: Introduction to the graphic arts. Projects will focus on graphic design, illustration, storyboards, character design and animation. $60, ages 10+; 8/15-19, 3:154:15pm. • Mini Monets Summer Art Camp: Projects are designed to emphasis the use of various types of lines, the 6 color wheel and fun! Mixed media, sculpture, drawing and painting. $60 ages 3-5; 8/15-19, 4:30-5:15pm. Arts Center at 910-341-7860.

KIDS BIZ WORKSHOP Agent Jackie Pressley of Capital Artists Agency to learn all the ins and outs of the “biz” for you and your child. Covering all aspects you need to know to pursue work in commercials, TV and film! Sat, 8/20, 1-4:30pm. Performance Club Studio Theater, 6624 Gordon Road, Studio B. www.PerformanceClubKids.com or 910-3383378 for more info. Cost $95 for parent & child OR $55 for parent only. Kids/teens will work with Acting Coach, LJ Woodard on audition technique, slating, cold reads and a starter headshot while the parents discuss the “biz” with Jackie Pressley.

HAPPY LITTLE SINGERS Early childhood music and movement program; learning through fun, play and music for kids 9 months through 7 years. Drop ins welcome. $10 per family. Summer hours effective immediately through end of Aug: Tues, 11:30am at Carolina Beach Parks and Rec Bldg, and Tues, 2pm at Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center. New schedule coming, Sept. www.happylittlesingers.com 910-777-8889

Lectures/Readings RD LUMPKIN BOOK SIGNING R.D. Lumpkin will be at Silver Coast Winery signing his new book “Patriots Among Us: Never Forget,” 8/13, 2-4pm. Mr. Lumpkin grew up in Pittsboro, Indiana, graduated from Pittsboro High School and then the Lear Siegler Institute. He resides in Little River, SC. Silver Coast Winery is a full winemaking facility housing an eclectic art gallery, unique gift shops, with a beautiful event space. 910-287-2800 or info@ silvercoastwinery.com. www.silvercoastwinery.com COFFEE TALK New Hanover County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley invites the local community to a “Coffee Talk”

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to discuss issues facing the district for the 2011-12 school year. With the growing challenges in education, this open forum will allow parents to come and speak directly with Dr. Markley about what concerns them most. Sponsored by Port City Java, each Coffee Talk will be held across the district. Scheduled on Tues. at 7:30am: 8/16, Holly Shelter Middle School Cafeteria, 3921 Roger Haynes Dr., Castle Hayne.

Valita Quattlebaum: (910) 254-4221.

REV. DR. IAN MARKHAM St James will host The Very Rev. Dr. Ian Markham, Dean of Virginia Theological Seminary on Thurs., 8/18, 7pm, Great Hall. His topic will be “A Seminary Dean’s view on the future of the Episcopal Church.” www.stjamesp.org/refresh/tiny_mce/ plugins/filemanager/files/christian_formation/ lecture_markham_aug_18_11.pdf FACT OR FICTION FRIDAY 8/19, 2pm: Fact or Fiction Friday is your chance to meet local authors and ask questions about writing and publishing. Today’s guest is Wanda Canada, author of the mystery novels Island Murders (2001) and Cape Fear Murders (2003). Both books are available at New Hanover County Public Library and local bookstores. The free program is at Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd. 910-798-6328.

BOOK LAUNCH/SIGNING CLYDE EDGERTON Fri, 8/19, 7pm: Clyde Edgerton will be at Two Sisters Bookery in The Cotton Exchange for the launch of his newest novel, “The Night Train.” A gala wine and cheese reception is planned to celebrate and the public is invited. Reading followed by a booksigning and maybe some pickin’ and singin’. 910-762-4444.

Two Sister’s Bookery: 318 Nutt St. OLD BOOKS ON FRONT STREET 8/10: NC Writer’s Network Meeting w/Mel Boyajian • 8/21, 3:30pm: Killer Cuisine Book Signing with Chris Forman and traditional Scottish music with Craig Thompson • 8/20, 6:30pm: A new “Spiritual Speech Book Club” is forming. Lori Wagoner is the facilitator. First book will be Judith Lasater’s “What We Say Matters” (available at store) • 8/25: Local History Book Club • 8/26: Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, 6pm.

The Jason Ward Experience—a multi-disciplinary evening w/photographer, author, composer and musician • 8/27: Lions Day! Bring in a pair of glasses

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KAYAK AND STANDUP PADDLEBOARDING Free workshops held at the Fran Russ Rec Center at Wrightsville Beach Park.Friday, 8/19, 7-9pm. Free workshop. Topics will include water safety, wind, weather, and tide information to help you enjoy a safe trip on the water. (910)256-7925 or www. townofwrightsvillbeach.com E-READER WORKSHOP 8/23, 6pm: Learn how to download free digital content to your eReader (Nook or Sony Reader), iPod, MP3 player, Blackberry, iPad, or Android! NHCPL Business Reference Librarian Susan Wood will demonstrate how to access eBooks and eAudiobooks from the NC Digital Library. Free workshop! Main Library, 201 Chestnut St., downtown ILM. Space limited, so preregister using library’s online calendar. 910798-6353 or sdwood@nhcgov.com.

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS Through 8/25, noon-5pm. Reg: noon-12:30pm.

Workshops for sm. business owners, entrepreneurs and community. Guest speaker: Don Spry, SBA Sr. Regional Director. Steps for a Small Business Loan.

Plus Speakers on Quickbooks Tips, Organization, Stressbusters & Ultimate Health, Starting a Successful Business. Bring business cards to network. 910-2624454, 910-679-4319. Next workshop 8/28. RSVP. Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd., in the Oak Room.

MILLER MOTTE WORKSHOPS 8/29: “Finding Balance in Your Budget”(Stephanie Williams-Edward Jones)., noon-1pm, Miller Motte, Rm 309. • “Understanding Social Security.” Tues, 8/15, noon-1pm. Room #A-115. Shannon Carlson: (910)442-3414 LOIS DEWITT ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA, teaches small classes and individual tutoring. Enroll: loislight@bellsouth.net. Classes are $25. Schedule: Water Color, Mon, 11am-1pm: Learn washes, expressive brushstrokes, light and shadow and more!

Materials provided. • Collage, Mon., 3-5pm. Create a beautiful, colorful collage from a variety of papers and other media. Materials provided. • Mixed Media, Tues., 3-5pm. Learn how to use found material to create a beautiful mixed media piece. Materials provided. • Acrylic Painting, Wed, 11am-1pm.

Learn acrylic painting basics and create a beautiful painting; beginners/experienced painters welcome. Materials provided. • Oil Pastel, Wed. 3-5pm Bright, vibrant color, ease of use and great results. Learn oil pastel basics.

Materials provided. • Basic Drawing, Sat., 11am-1pm. Learn line, shading, composition and drawing basic. Materials provided.

School will be back in session before you know it! Give your kid one last hoorah of enjoyment before grinding down the homework and exams. The Community Arts Center offers Mini Monets Illustrators and Designers Camp from the 15th through 19th, 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. They’ll get an introduction to graphic arts, learning design, illustration, storyboards and animation! It’s $60 and applicable to ages 10 and up. Call (910) 341-7860 for more info. to donate to the Lions Club and get 10% off your purchase! • 8/28, 3pm: Celebrating women writing on Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror! Come for cake, readings, autographs and support women writers! Old Books on Front St: 249 N. Front St. (910) 76-BOOKS WOMEN IN BUSINESS SERIES 8/25, 11:30am: Women in Business Speaker Series with Tara Olson. New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick is proud to announce the Women In Business (WIB) Speaker Series. These are monthly luncheons for approximately 70 women business leaders from the ILM community. Each month, a different guest speaker known as an “expert” in her field will lecture or lead a workshop on a topic related to women’s issues, especially pertaining to business, wellness and personal growth. jenna@mccoll-associates.com

Classes/Workshops GRAMERCY PREP Gramercy Prep is teaching two SAT prep courses this

Clubs/Notices WRITERS AND WELLNESS GROUP Life Writers and Wellness Group, (formerly “Grace in the Word”) meets 3rd Tues., 78:30pm. Schedule: 8/16, 9/20, 10/18, 11/15, 12/20. 5041 New Centre Dr, Ste 122. 910-2624454. writingdoctor7@gmail.com. www.meetup. com/Life-Writers-Wellness-Group/910-262-4454 or mountainbirdministry@yahoo.com.

EXIT LANE TOURS 8/20, 10am: Day trip to NC Museum of Art in Raleigh featuring a special exhibit, ”Mirror Images: Women Portraying Women” North Carolina women artists exploring the experiences of women in today’s culture $60 includes round trip transportation and lunch in the Museum’s Iris restaurant. (910)524-7770 or www. exitlanetours.com.

CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS 8/20: 3rd Annual Fish Tails Tournament—Inshore/ offshore classic! Fsh for flounder, drum, trout or King Mackerel. No check out, 50/50 payout for all 1st place categories. Bryan or Cameron: (910)799-2611 • 2nd Annual Emerging Green Business Conference. Wed., 9/21, Holiday Inn Resort, Wrightsville Beach. For sponsorship opportunities or to register: Tyler, (910) 799-2611. www.wilmingtonhomebuilders.com

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