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What’s inside this week news & views ........4-6

PAGES 6- 7: COVER STORY A couple months ago we here at encore first put out a call for readers to submit nominations of the best local Web sites, a contest we dubbed the Wilmington Webbies. We asked for reasons why their specified dot-com was a premium source for Port City Internet surfers, from design to function, content to purpose. Submit they did, and we were able to catch a glimpse into the virtual worlds where our readers spend their days clicking and page-viewing. After careful review, we have selected the winners of our first-annual Wilmington Webbies—see pages 26-27 for a list of the top five, including groveproject.org, the winner.

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restaurant week

So every major city has a restaurant week, where a host of eateries come together and offer one super deal for one week only to diners. Now Wilmington has one, too, as encore is hosting the debut event October 21st-28th. Our goal: to drive traffic to local restaurants. If your restaurant wants to be involved, call us now! You’ll get 10 weeks of campaigning and other fun perks, too.

The deadline is August 14th.

creative writing and ‘toons contest

It’s here: Our third annual creative writing and ‘toons contest is now underway, giving readers a chance to work for encore for one year as a freelancer. Yep, those who have always wanted

a chance to see their work in print can enter.

Comics entries: ‘Toonists must submit several installments of their black-and-white comics, which can be single-paneled or multi-paneled strips (color acceptable). The winner will receive a one-year weekly run as part of encore’s comic line-up, with pay. The ‘toon must have a name and clear concept—the edgier, the better. We prefer ones that are current with the times, especially when delving into local topics. ‘Toonists will also be required to draw a piece bi-weekly to print alongside the Creative Writing winner’s ongoing series.

Creative Writing entries: Choose your subject, fiction or nonfiction, that would interest you most as a continual story in encore.

Make sure your voice is clear and creative, and grammar is in chcek! The story can be no more than 1000 words, please. The winner will be our fact-or-fiction writer for a year, with pay, wherein encore will print the series every other week in the paper.

We will choose winning and non-winning entries to feature in our first edition of the 2010 year, so many folks will be published! Send us your entries: shea@encorepub. We accept entries via e-mail only through October 1st.

Winners will be notified by the first of November

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late-night funnies

“This week the Toyota Corolla became the most traded-in car as part of the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program. After hearing about it, the CEO of General Motors said, ‘Oh my God, don’t tell me Toyota makes even a better clunker than we do.’”—Conan O’Brien “North Korea, it turns out, they were offered a meeting with Al Gore in exchange for the two American journalists, but Kim Jong Il wanted to meet with Bill Clinton instead. Al Gore said, ‘I have no hard feelings at all,’ and then he gained 70 pounds and grew a beard.”—Jimmy Fallon “Meanwhile, also this morning, Former President Bush rescued two purple stars from his Lucky Charms.”—Jimmy Kimmel “Former President Bill Clinton yesterday flew behind North Korea’s iron deficiency curtain and secured the release the two journalists. No guns, no bloodshed, just a silk suit, raspy southern charm and, based on personal experience, a hint, just a touch, of P. Diddy’s ‘Unforgivable.’”

—Jon Stewart “It’s a great day for our former President Bill Clinton. He went to North Korea and negotiated the release of two female journalists. He did it!

Clinton agreed to go as soon as he found out the mission was picking up chicks.”—Craig Ferguson

word of the week

a•poc•ry•phal \uh-POK-ruh-fuhl\, adjective: Of doubtful authority or authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. Equivocal; fictitious; spurious; false.

“In 1959 he told Walter Gutman that he first started writing when he was three years old, but that his sister threw away all his childhood writings one day when she cleaned out the attic. This sounds apocryphal as it is unlikely that he could read or write at that tender age, and if he could he would certainly have told us.” (Barry Miles, Jack Kerouac King of the Beats) Made-up, untrue, fabricated; unverified, unauthenticated, unsubstantiated; bogus.

4 op-ed: Howard Rich talks “Obamacare.”

6 citizen journalist: Readers discuss gentrification in downtown Wilmington.

7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd finds the oddities of crime.

artsy smartsy.........8-19 8-9 theater: MJ Pendleton reviews Opera House’s ‘Smokey Joes’ Café’ and previews Techmoja’s “The Wiz.” 10-11 movie reviews: Anghus finds horror perfection in The Collector and rockstar-wannabe memories in Anvil!.

12 art preview: Lauren Hodges reveals the practice of recycling in fashion as she previews the upcoming “Restyle Wilmington” show.

13 gallery guide: See what local galleries are hanging.

14 music preview: Adrian Varnam chats with local musician Jesse Stockton.

16-19 soundboard: See what bands and solo musicians are playing in venues all over town.

grub & guzzle.........20-25 20 dining review: Shea Carver discovers delicious nostalgia at the Barista Café downtown.

22-24 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide, and read about our featured restaurant of the week.

extra! extra!...........26-35 26-27 cover story: Results of our firstannual Wilmington Webbies are announced!

28 fact or fiction: Creative-writing winner Ashley Cunningham reveals the latest in her fiction series “Ashed.”

30-35 calendar/’toons/corkboard: Find out where to go and what to do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tommorow and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, R. Blanton; read the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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The Unsustainable Entitlement of “Obamacare”: A cost America can’t afford

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n an era of debt-exploding bailouts and deficit-busting expansions of government, it goes without saying that America cannot afford a $1.5 trillion governmentrun healthcare plan. Of course, the massive socialized medicine boondoggle proposed

by President Barack Obama is much more than just another example of government pouring billions—now trillions—of taxpayer dollars down the drain.

If that is all “Obamacare” was, it would be bad enough. But this program is much worse because it constitutes government not only wasting vast sums of taxpayer money, but imposing artificial conditions on the free market in a deliberate effort to nationalize the healthcare industry. In addition to costing millions of American jobs, the creation of a government-run healthcare monopoly will result in higher premiums, limited options, lower quality care and a lack of innovation in the one field of human endeavor where we should strive to be as innovative as possible—namely, saving lives and improving quality of life.

While Obama continues to mislead an increasingly skeptical public on this front, U.S. Representative Barney Frank recently admitted that the real intention of the so-called “America’s Affordable Health Choices Act” was nationalization, saying that the new government-driven “public option” plan was the “best way … the only way” to achieve an eventual single payer monopoly.

The long-term costs of the plan are also much larger than anyone is willing to ad-

by: Howard Rich Chairman of Americans for Limited Government

mit—particularly seeing as Obamacare (like nearly everything in Washington these days) is being “paid for” almost exclusively with money that doesn’t exist.

How much larger are these longterm costs?

Well, according to a recent report by the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, along with its imposing debt- and deficit-busting dimensions, Obamacare would add another $9.2 trillion to the massive pile of unfunded liabilities that politicians in Washington have forced upon the American taxpayers.

In other words it’s yet another example of the government writing a check that it can’t possible hope to cash—one which forces additional strain on the taxpayers and sucks more life out of our economy.

And for what result? A health plan that does more harm than good?

Federal unfunded liabilities currently total a whopping $58.8 trillion—or $191,000 for every man, woman and child in America. This total includes $39.6 trillion for Medicare and Medicaid, $10.6 trillion for Social Security and $8.5 trillion for Bush’s ill-conceived pre-

scription drug benefit.

Add the unfunded liability of Obamacare to this pile, and the total tab soars to a scarcely comprehensible $68 trillion—or $226,000 for every man, woman and child

in America.

Clearly, these are numbers that Obama and his allies don’t want to talk about. After all, they demonstrate conclusively the numerical impossibility of funding all of

Obama’s new proposals simply by imposing new tax hikes on “the wealthy.”

“There is no way we can pay for healthcare and the rest of the Obama agenda, plus get our long-term deficits under control, simply by raising taxes on the wealthy,” former Clinton budget advisor Isabel V. Sawhill recently told The New York Times. “The middle class is going to have to contribute as well.”

Obama has promised that 95 percent of Americans won’t see their taxes increased “by one dime” during his administration. How, then, does he plan on bridging the short- and long-term gaps to pay for his healthcare plan?

Short answer? He doesn’t.

Obama isn’t planning on bridging these gaps, which is why we can add this to the stack of promises he probably never planned on keeping— right on top of the pledge that citizens would be able to keep their existing healthcare plans if that was their choice.

Whether in the immediate or distant future, America simply cannot afford Obamacare. And even if we could afford it, we should never put government in control of any industry—particularly one so vital to the pursuit of the first of our fundamental liberties: “life.”

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Dr. Smith, while doing research for UNCW, takes a team of scientists off to the continental shelf in The Sea King, a large two hundred foot research ship. Dr. Smith wanted to learn why the region has experienced several earthquakes recently. The scientists come to the unthinkable conclusion that the entire continental shelf out from Wrightsville Beach is in danger of collapsing, which would generate a huge tsunami that would destroy the town. encore | august 12-18, 2009 | www.encorepub.com

The Reader’s Forum: Facebook discussion revolves around local changes

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Tell us how you feel about gentrification in downtown Wilmington. If you could be the purveyor of renovating our historic district between Water and 17th streets, how would you do it to include all social classes? Or not?

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Matt Ward wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 10:15am Solution: Move all social services offices and government assistance agencies and homeless shelters and day labor agencies to the woods on the Northern Rim of New Hanover County.

Kent Mehalick wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 11:15am I think we have one of the most varied neighborhoods. There is such a mix of people.

On my block , for example, there is a house worth $500,000.00 occupied by a young white couple and next door there is a house worth $20,000.00 occupied by an older black Woman. They have lived side by side for the past 20 years and get along just fine. I think if people are respectful of one another they will do just fine.

Anghus Houvouras wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 12:15pm Put the crack dealers in seer-sucker suits.

Trey Thorne wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 1:15pm People have a right to pursue happiness, not to live between Water & 17th streets.

Carey Sessoms wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 7:14pm I left North Carolina to discover the “perfect” city. I quickly found there wasn’t one, but I did discover a very intelligent city when it comes to people, parks and planning . . .

Get a bike-to-work mayor like this one: [Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson] http://vancouver.ca/ctyclerk/mayorcouncil/mayorrobertson.htm.

Secure a smart urban plan like that one: www. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vancouver#Urban_planning.

Rinse and repeat for maximum results.

Sorry for the Vancouver spam. I love this city. Huge sidewalks. Mass transit. Culturally diverse and welcoming. It’s as close to urban

James Register wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 9:09pm I agree with Arthur in theory. The problem with gentrification is that it usually results in lifelong residents being displaced by the higher rents/mortgages that come with “improving” neighborhoods. Look at Wrightsville Beach as an example. Most of the quaint beach houses have been replaced by McMansions occupied by people with fat bank accounts and no character.

A cost/benefit analysis done by lenders will require the same plague of “affluent” tenants/ buyers to produce a return on their investment with a total disregard for the effect on the community. If some kind of rent control (an evil in itself) could be established through community lenders so that improving does not entail mass displacement or destruction of existing structures, then that would be ideal. Good luck on finding a community-minded, compassionate bank!

Sharad S. wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 9:10pm I would love to see downtown Wilmington make strides to develop a strong, multicultural community. Though the city has a history of racial tension, the divisive issue is not racism—it’s classism. One’s chances of being accepted improve in relation to one’s socio-economic status ([that is,] the weight of your voice is measured by the weight of your wallet).

Thanks to the efforts of organizations like the Historic Wilmington Foundation, the Residents of Old Wilmington and the Wilmington Down-

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Arthur Shuey wrote on August 6th, 2009, at 5:07pm It’s renovating and restoring versus new

construction. Renovating and restoring saves habitat that would be bulldozed for new. Older neighborhoods already have roads, schools, sewers, etc. Clearly, renovation and restoration are a better long-term bargain for us all.

I’d like to see public and private sectors split the difference, with tax incentives equivalent to half the money governments will not half to spend on new roads, schools and so on rebated to anyone renovating in the Historic District.

I’d like to see the utilities look into similar rebates to customers who cost them for power, gas, phone service and water, but not for new power lines, water pipes and parallel-associated items.

bliss as one can find.

town, Inc., the aesthetics of downtown Wilmington [have] improved significantly since the 1970s, and with it the value of real estate. As property values increase, people with lowlevel incomes are gradually forced out.

Because low-cost housing provides the most viable solution to gentrification, it would make sense to provide more structures in downtown Wilmington devoted to this cause (preferably through renovation and adaptive reuse). Organizations like the Wilmington Housing Authority and New Hanover County Housing Services provide housing assistance to low and moderate income families and the elderly.

Because space is a commodity in this city, both city officials and developers need to balance between developing low-cost housing and erecting structures which can serve as businesses, school buildings, hotels or (highend) apartment buildings. Typically, the weighing factor is whether the finished product will make or lose money.

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d r i e w e h t f o s w ne Chuck Shepherd digs up the strangest of the strange in world news

LEAD STORY World-Class Adolescent Endeavors: Japanese engineer Takuo Toda’s paper airplane was certified in May as the Guinness Book record-holder for the longest flight from a single folded sheet of paper: 27.9 seconds. And in Witcham, England, in July, Jim Collins won the World Peashooting Championship, using a “traditional” instrument blowing at a target 12 yards away, but noncompeting ex-champion George Hollis once again drew the most attention with his homemade, gyroscopic-balancing, laser-guided peashooter, with which he won three previous championships.

Compelling Explanations When motorist Timothy Pereira, 19, rammed Christine Speliotis’ car head-on in Salem, Mass., in March, there was no doubt in police officers’ minds what the cause was: Pereira was driving 85 mph in a 35 mph zone and had swerved into Speliotis’ lane. However, in July, Brandon Pereira, 17, an injured passenger in his cousin’s car, filed a lawsuit against Speliotis for negligence, claiming that if she had been quicker to get out of the way, the collision would not have occurred.

Failed Defenses: (1) A woman in Kansas City, Mo., told police in June that the reason she had stabbed her sleepwalking 24year-old boyfriend in the face was that she feared he would hurt her if she didn’t wake him up. (She said the man had also just finished urinating in her closet.) (2) In Britain’s Chelmsford Crown Court in July, Sultan AlSayed, 40, was convicted of peeping under the next stall in a department-store changing room despite his claim that the only reason he placed his face on the floor was to relieve pain from a toothache.

Ironies When the tenant failed to pay $87,000 in rent in April and May on two townhouses and a retail property at Trump Plaza in New York City, the landlord did what Donald Trump would surely do: It began eviction proceedings. However, the tenant in this case is Donald Trump’s Trump Corp., which leases the space from the current landlord, the Trump Plaza Owners co-op. Said the co-op president: “If you don’t pay the rent when Donald Trump is your landlord, he comes down on you like a hammer. Well, lo and behold....”

In July, Mexican authorities accused one of the country’s newer drug cartels, La Familia, of murdering 12 federal agents following a 2007 debut in which it rolled five severed heads into a dance hall in a show

of intimidation. According to an April Reuters report, captured documents indicate that La Familia gang members are strictly required to attend regular prayer meetings, to never drink alcohol or take drugs, and to attend classes in “ethics” and “personal improvement.”

I Want My Rights!

Relatives of two British convicted murderers, claiming a breach of “privacy” under the European Convention on Human Rights, filed lawsuits recently against the Greater Manchester Police over a crime-prevention campaign. High-profile gangbangers Colin Joyce, 29, and Lee Amos, 32, had been sentenced to long prison terms, and the GMP, trying to turn youths away from gangs, created computer images on billboards of the two men as they might look when they are released, sometime after the year 2040. Their families were outraged. (GMP reported that gang-related shootings are down 92 percent since Joyce and Amos were caught.)

Schoolteacher Charlene Schmitz, convicted in February 2008 of using electronic messaging to seduce a 14-year-old student in Leroy, Ala., was fired and is now serving a 10-year prison sentence. However, under Alabama law, she is still entitled to draw her $51,000 salary until all legal issues are concluded, and Schmitz is both appealing her conviction and suing the school board for firing her. Another aspect of state law requires the settlement of all criminal issues before the lawsuit can even be addressed. The school board, with an already limited budget, must thus pay Schmitz and her replacement during the process.

A Canadian public employees’ union local had been on strike in Toronto for weeks, causing an otherwise popular public park to fall into disuse because of high grass and lack of maintenance. Fed-up neighbors brought their own mowers to the park and cleaned it up, making it once again a valuable community resource for dog-walking, ball-playing and picnics. Said the local union’s president, in July, of the neighbors’ effort: “You could use the word ‘scab.’”

Fetishes on Parade Christopher Bjerkness, 31, was arrested in Duluth, Minn., in July and charged with another episode of breaking into a gym facility and slashing numerous large rubber exercise balls. He had acknowledged a sexual urge to slash that type of ball following a conviction in 2006 for cutting up 70 balls in three incidents at the University of Minnesota Duluth.

This time, 40 balls were damaged at a St. Mary’s/Duluth Clinic West building. Police

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Least Competent Criminals Recurring Themes: (1) Lonnie Meckwood, 29, and Phillip Weeks, 51, were arrested in Kirkwood, N.Y., in June after allegedly robbing the Quickway Convenience Store.

Their getaway ended about a mile from the crime scene as their car ran out of gas, even though the Quickway is also a gas station.

(2) Hatim Gulamhusein, 48, was arrested at Toronto International Airport in April, suspected of bringing 76 swallowed packets of cocaine into the country as a drug mule, despite a mighty effort to avoid being charged.

Gulamhusein managed to control his bowels so well that it took three weeks for all the packets to pass.

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Opera House hits it big with ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ by: MJ Pendleton

Smokey Joe’s Café

HHHHH City Stage/Level 5, 23 N. Front Street August 14-16, 21-23; 8pm, Sunday matineés at 3pm Tickets: 910-343-3664 tuated the performance, and not only was there a standing ovation, but no one left the theater until the full company sang an extra song while the audience clapped to the beat of the music.

“Smokey Joe’s Café” is a musical revue,

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ay Kennedy has choreographed and directed “Smokey Joe’s Café” so many times he could probably do it in his sleep—but each time he has actors who challenge him, inspire him or simply surprise him. Each production ultimately is unique to the cast and individual interpretations of songs and performances. This is not to suggest that the melodies are changed—“Jailhouse Rock” sounds like “Jailhouse Rock,” but since most of us agree that Elvis is dead, the voice and presentation are different.

The very good actors in this production are also fabulous singers with personalities that are irresistible. On Friday night City Stage was sold out, and the audience bopped and swayed and clapped to the beat of many of the familiar songs. Delighted laughter punc-

CONTAGIOUS SMILES: Opera House puts on the much-loved production ‘Smokey Joe’s Café,’ through August 23rd at City Stage at Level 5.

but it’s not just one song after another; it is precisely choreographed, and many numbers are acted out as situational anecdotes. Tracy Byrd, Terrill Williams, Jason Aycock, Trè Cotten and Tyler Simmons performed so well together and seemed to be having so much fun that they were the absolute darlings of the evening. Not only were they perfectly in sync, their voices blended as if they had been performing together for years. No one upstaged or out-sung, and they seemed to do it all so effortlessly.

They also hammed it up, smiled a lot and were just basically adorable. Poison Ivy (Byrd, Aycock, Cotten and Williams) was hilarious, particularly when Kendra Goehring-Garrett

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sauntered by, walking a little dog. These four also did “On Broadway” with sexy soul.

“There Goes My Baby” and “Love Potion #9,” which included Simmons, were also outstanding and very funny. Several of the solos were incredible, particularly Williams’ “Loving You” and Byrd’s “Stand By Me.” The female cast showcased best in solo performances. Heather Setzler was flirty and funny singing “Don Juan” in her beautiful voice, while tossing off smart-ass remarks to individuals in the audience. Goehring-Garrett, the dancing queen, was a sizzling sensation in “Teach Me How To Shimmy” and then graceful perfection in a Spanish-Harlem ballet. “Hound Dog,” which was originally written for a woman, was sung with sassy insouciance by Joy Ducree Gregory, and the audience wildly applauded “Saved.” The audience also appreciated Katherine Vernon’s rendition of the bluesy “Pearl’s a Singer.”

The Opera House orchestra is usually directed by Lorene Walsh, the music director, but the multitalented Kennedy conducted Friday night and played the keyboard barefoot. The musicians (Greg Bell, David Pray, Tim McCoy, Will Chacon and Rashad Murrill) were onstage and, at times, on view, and it was obvious that they were having almost as much fun as the frolicking performers.

Kennedy really knows how to put on a show—“Smokey Joe’s Café” is pure and simple entertainment. The pace is fast, the energy high, and the choreography is sensational. City Stage is the ideal venue for this show, because the intimacy of the theater connects the performers and the audience.

The smiles are contagious.

Wiz Kids: Techmoja presents ‘The Wiz’

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heater in Wilmington continues the summer trend of retro entertainment and just plain fun. Kevin Green, artistic director of Techmoja and choreographer/director of “The Wiz” thinks that the companies are simply catering to the desires of their audiences.

“Everyone wants to be entertained.”

Techmoja probably won’t be doing Shakespeare unless someone turns the plays into musicals because it is a singing-and-dancing performance company. The name Techmoja was created by Green’s father to reflect different styles of dance: technique, modern and jazz.

Green, who was probably dancing before he walked, has taught many young aspiring performers how to make all the right moves, and most of the actors in “The Wiz” are former students.

“I’ve watched these people grow up,” he said. Many of them were also cast in “Dreamgirls” and “West Side Story.”

The familiarity with their director and each other makes rehearsals look like so much fun. The energy and enthusiasm bounce off the walls, and everyone smiles. “I believe it should all be fun because it’s really a lot of work,” Green said.

“It’s a family atmosphere,” Tempest Peaches, who plays Dorothy, added. The young people at the community center looked like they were at recess or summer camp, and the little dog who plays Toto was adding to the chaos. But Green easily reins them in, probably because they respect his talent and his ability to encourage the best in them.

His production of “The Wiz” is not all black. When “The Wiz” premiered on Broadway in 1975, it was a racial breakthrough like “Purlie” (1971) and “Raisin” (1974), and paved the way for productions like “Bubbling Brown Sugar,” “Dreamgirls” and “Sophisticated Ladies.” With music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, who attended Juilliard when he was 11, “The Wiz” won seven Tony Awards and played for four years on Broadway. It is, of course, based on “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum. “‘The Wiz’ caters to the black community, and it’s definitely an historical piece,” Green said, “but nowadays we’re past the point of labeling a show. The story is timeless and appeals to people of all races.” The main

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The Wiz

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characters in this production are black “so it is still a statement,” according to Green. “The ensemble being multiracial is just not an issue anymore.

They move the story along, press the plot forward, keep it moving and bring energy to the performance.”

Peaches has given her character a lot of thought even though she really didn’t audition for the role of Dorothy. “She’s a weird character and could be played really hokey and one-sided, but I think she’s immature in the beginning, then she learns a lot and is (finally) ready to go home and fit into where she belongs.”

“This story is about not taking things for granted, and we’re playing it like Dorothy is just out of high school, which makes a lot of sense with this script,” Green added. Diana Ross played Dorothy in the film version of “The Wiz,” and everyone involved objected to a 33year-old in the role, until she promised to bring Michael Jackson on board as the scarecrow.

Chiaki Ito is the music director with a 10piece orchestra, and “The Wiz” will be “officially the last show at Thalian Hall,” according to Green. Renovations have already begun in the studio theater upstairs, and, after this performance, the historic theater will be closed for quite some time. This is Techmoja’s first production at Thalian Hall, and Green is really excited about the venue. Last year Thalian Association produced “The Wizard of Oz” there, so it is appropriate that this adaptation should play on the same stage. Both scripts share the same theme after all—“Home is a place we all must find. It’s not just a place where you eat or sleep. Home is knowing.

Knowing your mind, knowing your heart, knowing your courage. If we know ourselves we’re always home anywhere.” (Glinda the Good Witch in “The Wiz.”)

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Form and Function: The Collector hits all the marks of a gruesome thriller

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very summer seems to yield a lowbudget fright-fest that comes out of nowhere to knock audiences square on their asses. Last summer it was The Strangers. Simple, tense and frightening as hell. This year we have another fine example of fear-on-a-budget with The Collector.

Some movies are great because they exceed all expectations and master the craft of filmmaking, succeeding at multiple levels.

Some movies are great because they are aware of their lack of depth and exhaust every resource to make their one level exceptional. Additionally, some movies are great because we get to see a guy take a fish hook to the eye.

The Collector is a gore-fest in the tradition of the Saw series. It’s not smart—nor is it complex. It requires no part of the brain other than the part that controls laughter and squeamishness. The concept is remarkable in its simplicity: a safe cracker needs money to pay back a loan shark and breaks into a house to steal a jewel. Unfortunately,

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he breaks into the house while a sadistic murderer is torturing a family with a variety of tricks and traps. Tripwires around every corner. Razor blades waiting to slice open a hand. I can’t think of a word for the technique. It’s like hiring John Wayne Gacy to baby proof a house. Our reluctant burglar becomes an even more reluctant hero as he tries to save the family from the masochistic collector and a house full of deadly traps.

He’s sort of a frills-free Jigsaw—a poor man’s MacGyver with psychopathic tendencies.

Much like the masked killers in The Strangers, there is just the right amount of terror in the film. The collector is a very efficient killing machine replete with a black

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mask and beady eyes. He lacks the theatrical penchant of Jigsaw but is not without his own little flourishes. I won’t give everything away, but The Collector will have audiences screaming, “What’s in the box?!” a la Brad Pitt in Seven.

All the credit I give to The Collector is heaped upon the director and cinematographer. This movie looks slick and is paced perfectly. It’s the kind of film that could so easily unravel. There may be 10 minutes of dialogue in the entire film. Most of it is spent establishing our wrong-place-at-the-wrongtime protagonist. He’s a typical, lovable loser: nice enough to root for but not so likable that we mind seeing him beaten and bloodied within an inch of his life. There’s nothing new about The Collector. It’s just another movie about an anonymous psychopath torturing people for pleasure. Thankfully, that’s all it is.

It’s short, sweet and deliciously sadistic.

Anyone who becomes uncomfortable by watching another person have his mouth sewn shut with a hooked needle will find it chilling—just as will someone who is bothered by seeing a horny young man chomped to bits by a half dozen bear traps or the sight of a human head beaten to a bloody pulp while being used as a battering ram. I sat through it, and I loved every twisted minute of it. I loved the chandelier covered with butcher knives, phones with spikes in the ear piece, floors covered with acidic glue like a bedroomsized roach motel.

I spent every minute laughing hysterically. As I get older, that is how I gauge a great scary movie. There is no suspension of disbelief. Only the hysterical glee of watching perceived punishment painstakingly portrayed with pugilistic pandemonium. Plus, the fact that the filmmakers hit every tenant of the horror-film handbook: violence, expediency and a handful of ample nudity. The last 20-minutes are a ludicrous roller-coaster ride of fake-out endings and grueling violence. I could hear half the audience wincing and the other half chuckling at the morbid obstacle course.

Other than a relatively predictable ending, The Collector is a prime example of form and function. The Hurt Locker, Bruno and now The Collector represent the best time I have had at the theater so far this summer.

All three films were independently financed and represent the best reasons to go to the movies. While the movie, it is more exhilarating and engaging than the combined sum of the Saws, Hostels and Chainsaw-Massacre remakes. Given the limited number of screens and the small independent release, I doubt The Collector will be screening long for all those who have the guts to go see it.

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Catching a Dream:

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h, the dream to be a rock ‘n’ roll star.

Believe it or not, I lived that dream in my younger days. When grunge was king, I was just a stupid 19-year-old convinced I was going to take my $200 pawnshop purchase of a Fender guitar and become a musical legend. All the clichés are true: I was the guy who was in a band and let everyone within earshot know it. I set up and played shows in dives so small, they barely had room for the alcohol. I drove all night down rural highways hopped up on caffeine, heading to the next gig. “Gig” is slang for “performance.” I don’t expect everyone to know that. But I do—because I was in a band.

And, yes, we were terrible. But that didn’t matter.

We were young, stupid and convinced that five guys in a broken-down van were going to leap from the obscurity of playing gigs in rural Ohio to national recognition. Sorry for waxing historical, but the new documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil brought back some good memories. There isn’t sufficient space to contain my love for this film.

In the early ‘80s, Anvil was a Canadian heavy-metal band brimming with potential and respect from their peers.

Like a lot of bands, they experienced a brief period of relevance before hitting the skids. Bad management and bad decisions led to the kind of crash-and-burn that destroys most bands. Yet, somehow, Anvil prevailed, if only in the mind of their two founding members: Steve “Lips” Kudlow and Robb Reiner. Though the spotlight was long gone, Lips and Robb continued to play and continued to dream that one day they would take that next step.

The first step on this supposed revival was a tour across Europe. Missed trains, missed shows and getting stiffed by bar owners leads Steve to consider the point of all. It’s easy to sympathize with Steve. He’s a likable guy: goofy, animated and an incurable optimist. It’s not often we see someone just shy of their 50th birthday talk about his band “making it.” Lips and Robb are a fabulous case study. In its most simple terms, Anvil!

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The irony is that Anvil has become a media draw again—not for their music but for this documentary. As the credits rolled, I wondered if this level of notoriety would be enough to fill that empty well inside. Anvil! The Story of Anvil is a wonderful little documentary about the dreams that fuel us and the reality of the nightmares they can become. At the end of the film, Lips talks about the importance of the journey and shared experiences. For Anvil, the journey is the most compelling part.

Anvil may not ever be anything other than a footnote, but their passion and drive are both inspirational and cautionary. The dream of rock ‘n’ roll and the reality of it are very different. Some people will look at Anvil’s story and feel empowered by their commitment. Others might look at their journey as surreal version of Spinal Tap. While reactions to the band may vary, I think that reactions to the film will be universally positive.

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Lips in particular is more delusional. There is this wonderfully loving world around him: a family that cares for him, a son, a best friend with a shared musical journey. Yet, he’s haunted by what he never had, his melancholy made obvious by sad eyes that conflict with an ever-present smile. He’s convinced that every album he puts out is a “classic,” and he constantly wears his band’s T-shirt.

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Reduce, Reuse, Restyle: Recycled fashion walks the catwalk for Cucalorus

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t is probably safe to announce that “green” has made the crossover from altruistic trend to official lifestyle. Though the concept is being used and abused by corporations in order to keep the cash registers going, green lifestyles are still holding steady in American values. The trick to keeping it alive is to lace it in with our lives instead of making a full-scale flip to flower child.

There is opportunity for eco-smarts everywhere: in our transportation, garbage disposals, cleaning products, food and even in clothing.

“I love that the new trend in clothing is re-usablity,” Joselyn McDonald, a co-organizer of the upcoming Restyle Wilmington Fashion Show, says. “Just a few years ago, it was all about how expensive the clothing was and how much of it you could buy. Now we are being smarter about it and re-using the material we already have.”

McDonald herself is sitting pretty in a vintage pillowcase, fashioned into a lightweight sundress with ribbons at the neck. She and her fashionable colleagues are on a mission to preserve as many resources as possible by making ideas like this the norm.

“Do you know how much dye goes into our

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Restyle Wilmington Fashion show and mini film festival Soapbox Landro-lounge, 255 N. Front St. August 14th, 6pm-12am Tickets: $10, to benefit Cucalorus Film Festival 910-330-9552 water every year in order to make new clothes?” she asks. “Not to mention all of the energy it takes to keep those factories going. I won’t even get into the exploited labor.” These are just a few of the reasons that McDonald is excited about the recycling trend in fashion, and she feels lucky to be connected to it through the many creative minds in Wilmington.

“You can tell a lot about a city by looking at what the people wear, how they dress,” she says. “When I first moved here, I saw people walking around downtown, and I just knew this would be a good place to create. It’s not New York or anything, but the people here are really

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original. I love seeing what they come up with as far as accessories and clothing. It’s fun to watch trends emerge.”

Right now McDonald and her coworkers at I Am Salon and Day Spa in Monkey Junction are working with the Cucalorus Film Festival to put a few of these new ideas on display. “My boss at the salon was talking about putting on a fashion show for a little while, and when this opportunity came up, we jumped on it. I get to organize it from there, and I’m working with Courtney Bridgers at Cucalorus to put it all together.”

So far the challenge of the fashion show has been for designers to make new items out of recycled materials, and each person has really made the most out of the opportunity. “Oh, it’s so cool,” McDonald says excitedly. “They are thinking up some really interesting patterns, and seeing them put together is amazing. It will be a show of epic proportions, showcasing some of the town’s recycling talents!”

The show will be a combination of fashion and filmmaking in order to keep Cucalorus in the mix. “The festival called for short films with the name ‘Cucalorus Film Festival’ somewhere in

the screen,” McDonald notes. “They could be about anything, as long as that was somewhere in the movie. They are supposed to be like little commercials. We’re going to show those at the fashion show and have a little mini film festival of our own. Then we’re going to do a membership drive.”

As the town’s annual and ultimate film festival draws near, the buzz gets louder, and the need for support grows with it. Along with the short film screenings, a raffle will be held for patrons with proceeds going to support the festival and all of its side dishes. “Cucalorus is so important to this town and its film industry,” McDonald maintains. “Anything that can be done to keep it going is crucial.”

It will be a party filled with dancing, laughter, drinking and even a silent model auction where patrons can bid on the clothing worn by the night’s runway stars. “Jesse Stockton is going to be playing some live music for the event (read p.

14),” she says. “DJ Predator is going to provide the music for the fashion show, and Charlie and the Horse will play at 8:15pm, with film screenings beginning at 9pm.”

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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 st. Housed in an old gas station, we offer resident artists working in studios alongside a gallery space used to exhibit other artists work. We hope to connect artists with each other and offer many styles of work to fuel the public’s interest. Currently, Artfuel, Inc. will showcase Volume 21, featuring Eli Thompson, Todd Carignan, Jake Shelton, Kelly Neville and El Ralphy. Opening is August 15th, 4-10pm.

Bottega Art and Wine Gallery

208 N. Front St., downtown • (910) 763-3737 Hours: Tues.-Wed. 1-10pm; Thurs-Sat.,1pm-12am www.bottegagallery.com Voted Best Art Gallery in encore, Bottega is located in historic downtown Wilmington. The contemporary art gallery continues to showcase the innovation of both regional and international artists with a focus on canvas, paper-works and sculpture.

In addition to monthly exhibitions, the gallery also offers a full-service bar area with an eclectic list of fine wines and craft beer with several organic varieties to choose from, as well as daily specials and free weekly wine tastings on Wednesdays at 6pm. Current Exhibit:Mini Masterpieces exhibit on display until Sept.4th, at Bottega Gallery. Participating artists include: Michelle Connolly, Eric Davis, Marcela Dvorzsak, Bonnie England, Steve Gibbs, Brandon Guthrie, Gail Henderson, Evalyn Hines, Michael Kellner, Darren Mulvenna, Allan Nance, David Norris and Kee Wilde-Ramsing.

Crescent Moon

332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com Crescent Moon was named one of NICHE magazine’s Top Retailers of 2009! A new line of indoor/outdoor functional art has arrived at Crescent Moon. When Joan and Mike saw the metal and glass work by Cricket Forge at the last Buyer’s Market, they knew immediately it would be a perfect addition to their regional artist line. The design, production and finishing of each piece is done at the Cricket Forge studio in Durham, NC. The pieces are hand-crafted of 1/4” steel.

Currently on display at Crescent Moon is the Heron pedestal table, one of their many indoor/ outdoor pedestals, benches, tables, chairs and sconces that are available in hand painted or unfinished styles. Crescent Moon will offer their full line and those of renowned sculpture artist, Don Drumm.

paintings by Bringhurst and Van Hout’s array of aquatic creatures fashioned from metal wire. An opening night reception will be held on Friday, July 24th from 6 to 9 pm in conjunction with the monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Night.

FastFrame Gallery

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Landfall Center (910) 256-1105 Mon.-Fri.., 10am-6pm Sat., 10am-4pm www.fastframeofwilmington.com FastFrame Local Artists Gallery, one of the few exclusively Local Artists Galleries in Wilmington, is located at Landfall Center within minutes of Wrightsville Beach and Mayfaire. FastFrame Gallery features more than twenty local artists, whose artwork includes a wide variety of media such as oils, watercolors, ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry.

Summer Art at Fast Frame features photogrpaher Conrad Pope, creator of media pastiche originals M. Matteson Smith, realist perfectionist painter Terry Rosenfelder, multicultural painter Harry Davis, watercolor painter Deborah Cavenaugh, creator of Slobot’s Robots, sculptures and paintings Mike Slobot, jewelry designer Sara Westermark, and Majolica and textural pottery and Raku by Caroline Aweeky and Carla Edstrom.

Hampstead Art Gallery

14712 Hwy. 17 N. • (910) 270-5180 Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm, after-hour by appt.

Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.” “Love the place.”

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

Affordable prices on prints and originals. Local artists with various styles and taste are just excited about having the opportunity to share their work with all art lovers. Our artists offer different sizes from what we have on display and low rates on commissioned work. Christmas is very close, and a family portrait would be a great gift.

Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

Montage Art & Design

310 N. Front Street, Suite 3 • (910) 763-8011 T-F, 12-6pm; Sat, 12-4pm www.montageartanddesign.com www.montagefineartpublishing.com Montage Art & Design features fine original art and exquisite prints from over 50 talented artists. You can also find unique art wear, pottery and metalwork created by artisans from around the region. Montage is highlighted during each and every Fourth Friday Gallery Night in 2009!

Please make plans to attend and see the work of our many gifted artists.

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myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisancrafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site. established an online presence as a high-quality printing company, and provides our artists with unique licensing and publishing opportunities to a variety of U.S. & international commercial clients.

All photographic, proofing, printing and shipping services are provided by Mark & Ian Akin of Wilmington NC. Montage also provides design & consulting services to discerning businesses and individuals, no matter the size, scope or style of the project. Contact Montage today for more information or browse our artist’s portfolios at either Web site.

New Elements Gallery

216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com “Coming Ashore” will remain on exhibit through August 22nd. The show features recent works by local artists Jane Baldridge, Bruce Bowman and Michael Van Hout as well as Martha Bringhurst of Morehead City. Visitors will enjoy the variety of paintings and sculpture, ranging from Baldridge’s mixed media collage series of personal vignettes; vibrant and stylized architectural studies of local interest by Bowman; the highly detailed and often humorous

Wilmington Art Association Gallery

616B Castle St. • (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org Jim Cooper is our featured artist for August.

After retiring from a career as an illustrator, including working for the Washington Post, Jim has continued to paint and draw as a fine artist. Having studied in both Italy and France recently he is being influenced by “local scenes” from abroad as well as here in the Wilmington area. His show: “Jim Cooper Paints . . .” is an expression of his unique style and color and features scenes from his travels as well as floral compositions.

Our special event for August will be “Pathways and Horizons” a landscape show by MJ Cunningham—exciting abstract paintings with depth and interest. She says, “I continue to find myself drawn to the tenets of Wabi Sabi, the beauty of the old, the mystical, used, simple things of nature near the end of life’s journey and the earth tones that compose a million different miracles. I would like my art to be a tea ceremony; a place to meditate; a starting point of the mind.”

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Surviving on Sound: Jesse Stockton makes a living doing what he loves by: Adrian Varnam

Jesse Stockton • Friday, August 14th, Restyle Wilmington @ Soapbox, 255 N. Front St.; 6pm; $10 • Wednesday, August 19th, The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 10pm; free www.myspace.com/stonest much deeper, something that seems to have found its outlet through music. “I’ve always played, it seems,â€? he says sitting down with me at a coffee shop. “I’ve always sang. My mom actually has recordings of me when I was 4 singing Elvis songs. And I’ve just been waiting for the means to share that over the years.â€?

While he doesn’t often conjure up The King these days, Stockton does evoke something classic and timeless in his performances. He never stays within a certain genre for very long, and he certainly doesn’t sound like someone else. He’s his own man. It’s evocative, it’s

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ilmington’s music scene always seems to wax and wane over the years—never really reaching critical mass, never really floundering either. But it’s always present. Part of that constant seems to be the small fraternity of full-time musicians who make their livings playing out at the clubs and bars as much as humanly possible. It’s part entertainment, part survival, but it’s a job nevertheless, and patrons tend to picture them as being as much of their experience as their favorite bartender.

Jesse Stockton is a member of that order.

For at least the past year, Stockton has gone from the occasional gig to working as much as six nights a week some weeks, playing in heavy rotation at the Wrightsville Beach bars as much as the downtown scene. He’s become part of that relatively small group of local musicians who can play nearly every night because he’s good. He’s really good, actually. But not because he’s the most technically proficient or a walking catalog of hit singles. He just has something when he performs that seems to come from somewhere

PLAYING OUT A PASSION: Jesse Stockton has loved music for as long as he can remember and is now a professional musician, sometimes booking gigs six days a week.

emotional, and it’s unequivocally Americana. “Whenever I sing and play, I think of Bob Dylan, Jeff Buckley and Jim Morrison,� he says. “But the first concert that I went to when I was 7 years old was Doc Watson. And the love of that type of music continued on forever. Even when I was an angry teenager who was completely into Nirvana . . . I was still like, ‘This is awesome; this is amazing.’�

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And when Stockton performs throughout the week, he somehow manages to seamlessly blend the Buckley with the Watson. It doesn’t hurt that he often plays with friends and bluegrass players Benji Smith (bass) and Ryan Eversole (fiddle/mandolin) from local favorites, No Dollar Shoes. But regardless of whose song he plays, Stockton always manages to make it his own, and that’s something that’s kept him in demand, even as some bars have cut back on live music due to the economic woes.

It’s something he sees on a regular basis, he says. “I see a lot of bars struggling except for one or two nights a week,� he says. “When I first moved here, [a lot of people] went out every night, even if it was just until 11 or midnight. I just don’t see that as much today.�

It’s a fact that affects him directly, even if he’s one of the lucky ones who keeps working. The guaranteed pay days have become less and less, and some have disappeared altogether. Although it’s not gotten to the severity where he wishes he continued to have his previous day jobs of carpentering or line-cooking, he is considering finishing school as a sort of backup plan should he tire of the lifestyle of a professional musician. “I do want a degree,� he says. “I’ve tried to operate in the system too long without one. I’m really tired of starving. So if I can get a real job because I have a degree, then I want a degree. I do wanna make a living and not constantly worry about rent, and say to myself, ‘Oh, God, I can’t pay the water bill if I pay rent.’�

In the meantime Stockton says he’ll just continue to write, record and play out as much as possible—and hope for a better economic forecast. Even as frustrating as it can be as an artist sometimes, he remains hopeful, thankful and optimistic, and clearly enjoys what he does for a living, every night of the week. Especially when it means he can live at the beach. “The day I left Boone it was snowing, and I got here and it was 72 degrees,� he says. “I love waking up every day and seeing that ocean, and riding my bike, and hanging out in the sun.�

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(ADV) $18.00/(DOS) $21.00 chickenfoot ft. Joe SAtRiAni, chAD SMith, SAMMY hAGAR AND MichAeL AnthonY w/ DAvey kNowles & bAck Door slAm DoWn w/ THe melvINs SiSteR hAZeL w/ GolDeN chAiRMen of the boARD toAD the Wet SpRocket MitcheL MuSSo (Of Disney’s Hanna Montana) JASon MichAeL cARRoLL w/ THe cArTer TwINs b.b. kinG w/ rAcHel cANTu the bLAck cRoWS w/ TruTH AND sAlvAGe bLueS tRAVeLeR bonnie RAitt w/Randall Bramblett - NEW DATE! ShineDoWn w/Sick Puppies and Adelita’s Way ALL tiMe LoW w/We The Kings, Hey Monday, The Friday Night Boys

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soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

Bone Trivia —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 Brad LewaLLen —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Live jam feaTuring memBerS of The wooLwine ComPLex, Coon PhaT gravy, and wiLLie and me —16 Taps, 127 Princess Street; 251-1616 jeremy norriS and Tommy BroTherS —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front Street; 251-1832 djBe exTreme KaraoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 dj —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 argenTine Tango

—Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market Street ‘80S, CarTer Lee —The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street; 762-2206 oPen miC nighT wiTh gary aLLen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888 oPen miC nighT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 KaraoKe —Ibiza, 118 Market Street; 251-1301 ‘80S LadieS nighT —Boogies, 6745 Market Street; 367-3409 L ShaPe LoT —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 SwamP Thing, naySayer —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front Street; 251-8500 dj Big Kahuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955

KaraoKe wiTh dr. Luv —The Underground, 103 Market Street; 763-9686 KaraoKe wiTh dj BiKer roB —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market Street; 689-7219 eSPerS, KurT viLe, jeSSe SToCKTon, rio Bravo —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front Street; 251-8500

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 PhoTo By jeSS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12

WRITTEN IN THE STARS: Don’t miss the live performance of Red Capricorn (above) along with Chasing Eden at Lucky’s Pub this Thursday, August 13th.

Piano Show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front Street;

815-3846 eriC and Carey B.

—El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255

djBe exTreme KaraoKe —Café Basil, 6309 Market Street; 791-9335 Changing ChanneLS SKeTCh Comedy —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front Street; 342-0872 dj don’T SToP —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355

RACK ‘EM PUB LIVE MUSIC

Sea Pans Steel drum every Thursday night on the terrace Friday, August 14

JAH CREATION 7-10PM

Saturday, August 15

TREY HARMAN 7-10PM

Friday, August 21

OVERTYME 7-10PM

Saturday, August 22

MARK DAFFER 7-10PM

877-330-5050

910-256-2231 wrightsville.sunspreeresorts.com

121 Grace Street MONDAY

$10 Bud/Light Buckets $5 Jack Daniels • $4 Capt. Morgan

TUESDAY

$1 Tacos 4-7pm $3 Mexican Beers $5 Top Shelf Tequila • $7 Patron

WEDNESDAY $3 Pints (10 Drafts) $5 Jager Bombs

THURSDAY

JOIN THE FUN

Mondays OPEN MIC NIGHT w/JOHN POLLACK Penny PBR

Tuesdays $2 Coors Light $3 Wells

Mug Night $2 Domestic Drafts w/HK MUG $5 Bombers • $4 Jim Beam

Wednesday

FRIDAY

$2 All Beers

$3 Select Draft $4 Fire Fly Shooters $5 Red Bull Vodka

SATURDAY

$2.50 Miller Lt or Yuengling Draft $7.50 Pitcher • $3 Kamikaze $4 Well Drinks

SUNDAY

$2 All Wells $4 Top Shelf

Thursday 90¢ Drafts

Friday & saTurday

LIVE MUSIC

FRIDAY AUG 14

jesse stockton

SATURDAY AUG 15

brent stimmel

FRIDAY & SAT

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

$2.50 Bud/Light Draft $7.50 Pitcher • $5 Crown Royal $4 Bloody Mary

$2 Miller Lite Draft

Every MLB Game on 10 New Flatscreens and our 120’ HD Big Screen

LIVE MUSIC

138 South Front Street Downtown Wilmington

Open Mon.-Fri., 2pm-2am Sat. 12pm-2am • Sun. 12pm-2am

serving dinner at 5 910.251.0433

118 Princess St • (910)763-4133

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$10 L.I.T. Pitchers

Open Tuesday - Sunday pm

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

Domestic Light Beer $225 (Bud Light, Miller Light, Natural, Coors Light)

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

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

Family KaraoKe —Alfie’s, 2528 Castle Hayne Rd.; 251-5707 DJ Time —The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street; 762-2206 live acousTic —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market Street; 689-7219 KaraoKe Kong —Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front Street; 343-8878 KaraoKe wiTh Jason JacKson —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 DJ scooTer Fresh —Rox, 208 Market Street; 343-0402 guiTarisT Perry smiTh —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front Street; 343-1395 Tom rhoDes —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front Street; 251-1935 DJ lalo —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 Two chorD cracKer —Ocean Grill, 1211 S. Lake Blvd;

458-2000 runDown —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 chris Bellamy BanD —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 The coal men —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front Street; 251-8500 chasing eDen, reD caPricorn —Lucky’s, 2505 S. College Rd.; 792-1812 Fire anD Drum Jam; DJ miT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 roB ronner —Romanelli’s, Leland; 383-1885 shag lessons —Boogies, 6745 Market Street; 367-3409 oPen mic wiTh Jeremy norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 hiP-hoP nighT —Ibiza, 118 Market Street; 251-1301 noTorious gringos —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 sea Pans —Holiday Inn Sunspree, 1706 N. Lumina

Ave.; 256-2231 QuarTer roy roaD —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess Street; 763-4133

friDAY, August 14 DJ Time —The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street; 762-2206 melvin anD sayer —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front Street; 342-0872 KaraoKe Kong —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 miKe o’Donnell —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 Piano show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front Street; 815-3846 roB ronner —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 DJ rico —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 laTino nighT wiTh DJ

—Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market Street live music, DJ shaFT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market Street; 689-7219 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 roBBie Berry —Mexican Viejo Bar and Grill, 2013 Olde Regent Way, Leland; 371-1731 DJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front Street; 763-3172 classy KaraoKe wiTh manDy clayTon —Joel’s Place, 6745 Market Street; 792-5599 DJ scooTer Fresh —Rox, 208 Market Street; 343-0402 DJ miTch —Odessa, 23 N. Front Street; 251-8814 scoTT smiTh on Piano (raT PacK TriBuTe) —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front Street; 815-3301 KaraoKe wiTh BoB clayTon —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Jesse sTocKTon, DJ PreDaTor, charlie The horse —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front

Street; 251-8500 lunDy —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 The casserole —Ocean Grill, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 Ten Dollar Thrill Blues BanD —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888 DaviD Tyson —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 weaPon oF choice, DeaTh oF an iDol —Lucky’s, 2505 S. College Rd.; 792-1812 Daniel Parish —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 organix —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 PseuDo Blue anD The maJesTics —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front Street; 251-1935 BanD nighT

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

Domestic Light Beer $225

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

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

FREE POOL from 3-5pm!

Summer Music Series Sunday afternoons on the waterfront patio bar Rain or Shine, beginning at 4pm August 16

MARK ROBERTS & BREEZE August 23

BIG DOG AND CATFISH WILLY August 30

OVERTYME September 6

1 Southpaw Light

$3 Red Bull Bombs

drink like a cHaMPion today

Buzztime Trivia!

Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm $

6 Sandwiches & $ 4 Appetizers

Monday-Thursday, 5pm-8pm

4 Appetizers

$

MLB ExTRA InnIngS PAckAgE

BIG FISH

123 Princess Street Downtown Wilmington

4 Marina St. Wrightsville Beach

910-338-1886

(910) 256-8500

sAturDAY, August 15 DJBe exTreme KaraoKe —Café Basil, 6309 Market Street; 791-9335 DJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front Street; 763-3172 DJ Time —The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street; 762-2206

WE ARE A 100% SMOkE FREE RESTAURAnT AnD BAR

BRAND NAME DRINK SPECIALS EVERYDAY!

$ 50

—Boogies, 6745 Market Street; 367-3409 Tara nicole —Ibiza, 118 Market Street; 251-1301 no Dollar shoes —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th Street; 772-1400 Daniel Parish Duo —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 no sTar BanD —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 Jah creaTion —Holiday Inn Sunspree, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 emPTy PocKeTs —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558

MOnDAY

Sunday: $4 Bloody Marys $4 MiMosas

MOnday: $2 yuengling Pints $3 ruM HigHBalls

TueSday: $3 House HigHBalls

WedneSday: $10 doMestic Buckets

ThurSday: $3.50 Margaritas $2 corona & corona ligHt

FrIday: $3.50 lit’s

SaTurday: $2 coors ligHt $2.50 kaMikazis 12 Dock St., • 910-762-2827 Downtown Wilmington

Big Domestic Beers, $2 Newcastle Bottles, $250 Kona Longboard Island lager, $250 10oz Domestic Draft Beers, $1 Winter Warmer Coffee Drink, $495

TUESDAY

1/2 Price Bottles of Wine Pacifico, $250 • Absolut Dream, $395 ***LIVE JAZZ***

WEDnESDAY

Corona/Corona Lt., $250 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas, $4

ThURSDAY

Gran Martinis, $7 • Red Stripe, $250

FRIDAY

Cosmos, $4 • 007, $350

SATURDAY

Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 Blue Moon, $250 LIVE MUSIC IN THE PATIO

SUnDAY

Well Drinks $3 Domestic Bottles $2 Domestic 16oz Draft $150 Mojitos & Appletinis $300 5564 Carolina Beach Rd 452-1212

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Piano Show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front Street; 815-3846 DJ LaLo —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 traviS ShaLLow —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 DJ MiLton white (beach/Shag) —Boogies, 6745 Market Street; 367-3409 big banDS, DJ caStLe —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market Street; 689-7219 DJ eDie —Odessa, 23 N. Front Street; 251-8814 KaraoKe —The Underground, 103 Market Street; 763-9686 guitariSt Perry SMith —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front Street; 343-1395 Scott SMith on Piano (rat PacK tribute) —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front Street; 815-3301 DJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ Shaw

—Rox, 208 Market Street; 343-0402 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front Street; 342-0872 n-tranz —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 Da howLieS —Ocean Grill, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 charLie anD roSe LucaS —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888 Jah creation —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess Street; 763-4133 wiLL revo —Francesco’s, 839 S. Kerr Ave.; 793-5656 wax LiPS, eneMy of Mine —Lucky’s, 2505 S. College Rd.; 792-1812 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 no DoLLar ShoeS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 onwarD SoLDierS —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front

Street; 251-1935 DJ foxxy —Ibiza, 118 Market Street; 251-1301 braD benSon —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 troy harMan —Holiday Inn Sunspree, 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 grace aDeLe, JorDan weLLer —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 organix —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558

sunday, august 16 reggaeton SunDayS —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 fLutiSt niKKi wiSniowSKi —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front Street; 343-1395 JaM with benny hiLL —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888 gaLen on guitar (brunch) —Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211 DJ big Kahuna —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front Street; 815-3846

DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 MarK robertS anD breeze —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina Street; 256-8500 JeSSica bLair —Ibiza, 118 Market Street; 251-1301 traviS ShaLLow —Wrightsville Grille, 6766 Wrightsville Ave.; 509-9839 DJbe extreMe KaraoKe —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 the caSSeroLe Duo —Ocean Grill, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000

monday, august 17 oPen Mic with viva —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 KaraoKe —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front Street; 342-0872 oPen Mic night —16 Taps, 127 Princess Street; 251-1616 DJ tiMe —The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street;

762-2206 DJ big Kahuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 freD fLynn anD frienDS —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 charLie the horSe —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 DJ richterMeiSter —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366

tuesday, august 18 oPen Mic w/ KiM DicSo —The Underground, 103 Market Street; 763-9686 Port city PLayerS iMProv coMeDy —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front Street; 342-0872 Shag DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market Street caPe fear bLueS JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888 Live acouStic

—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 DJbe extreMe KaraoKe —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front Street; 251-8500 cLaSSy KaraoKe with ManDy cLayton —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front Street; 815-3301 KaraoKe Kong —16 Taps, 127 Princess Street; 251-1616 hoLD for Knight SchooL —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 bibiS eLLiSon anD the SPare change banD —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front Street; 763-3088 DJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 KaraoKe with bob cLayton —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ big Kahuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 ron ethriDge —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th Street; 772-1400 DJ tiMe, DJ battLe

100 S. Front St. Downtown 251-1832

5001 Market Street

sErving full fOOd mEnu 6am-10pm 7 dAYs A WEEK BAR OPEN ‘TIL 2am uPcOming EvEnts Monday-Friday Working Men’s Lunch under $6 bucks

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

Empty Pockets SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

Organix

(attached to the Ramada Inn)

(910) 791-7595 TUESDAYS

SHAG LESSONS @7:30 with Brad & Dancing with DJ Lee Pearson WEDNESDAYS

Argentine Tango, Singles Night FRIDAYS

Argentine Tango Lessons WITH INSTRUCTION at 7:30 and Salsa lessons at 9:30 with live DJ $2 Tequilla - $3 Corona $4 Margarita’s AUGUST 29

THE imiTATiONS (Beach) Private Parties are available for booking

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

1 TACOS EVERY DAY!

$

after 5pm

Islands Now Delivers!

DAILY BAR SPECIALS: $3 Margaritas-All Day, Every Day $5 Doubles $5 Double Frozen Daiquiris All Day, Every Monday MONDAY: $1.50 Domestics, $2 Premium Drafts, $3 Shooters TUESDAY: $1 Tacos, $1.50 Domestic Bottles, $2.50 Coronas WEDNESDAY: $2.50 Wells, $2.50 Premium Drafts, $5 Absolute Martinis, $6 Goose Martinis THURSDAY: $3 Wells, $6 Patron Margaritas, $1.50 Domestics FRIDAY: $1 Drafts, $4 Bombs SATURDAY: $1.50 Domestics, $2 Premium Drafts, $3 Shooters SUNDAY: $2 All Drafts, $3 Bloody Mary’s

WEDNESDAy, AUgUST 19 Piano SHoW —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front Street; 815-3846 dJ BiG kaHuna —Club Vida, 105 Wetsig Road; 791-9955 karaoke —Ibiza, 118 Market Street; 251-1301 karaoke WitH dJ Biker roB —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market Street; 689-7219 dJ —Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club, 103 North Lake Park Blvd.; 599-3366 eric and carey B. —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 karaoke WitH dr. luv —The Underground, 103 Market Street; 763-9686 arGentine tanGo —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market

$2 Yuengling Bottles and $4 Infused shots everyday

Monday DJ Time

Bomb Specials:

4 Jagermeister, $5 Jager Bombs

$

Tuesday Drink Specials:

2 Commiekazi shots $3 Draught Beer specials $

Wednesday

Street dJBe extreMe karaoke —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-3838 ‘80S, carter lee —The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street; 762-2206

oPen Mic niGHt —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle Street; 763-2223 ‘80S ladieS niGHt —Boogies, 6745 Market St.; 367-3409 live JaM featurinG MeMBerS of tHe WoolWine coMPlex, coon

PHat Gravy, and Willie and Me —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Brad leWallen —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 oPen Mic niGHt WitH Gary allen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 2511888

JereMy norriS and toMMy BrotHerS —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front S.; 251-1832 Bone trivia —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 tHe JeSSe Stockton trio —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWy 17 S., Myrtle BeacH, Sc 843-272-3000 8/14: Travis Tritt, Chris Janson 8/15: Keith Sweat 8/16: Gospel Brunch, Pajamas VS. Lingerie sponsored by Badd Kitty CAT’S CRADLE 300 e. Main St., carrBoro 919-967-9053 8/12: Akron/Family, Wooden Wand, Mount Moriah 8/13: Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, Kim Taylor 8/14: dub Addis, Mickey Mills & Steel, Give Thanks Band

feat. Tony Dread, I-Dread on the turntable 8/15: Amy Ray, Bellafea, Humble Tripe 8/16: Starlight Mints, JP Inc., Parachute 8/17: White Rabbits, The Fiery Furnaces ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWy 17 S., n. Myrtle BcH, Sc 843-272-1111 8/13: Four Tops, Temptations TWC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 rock Quarry rd., raleiGH • 919-831-640

All entertainment must be turned in to encore by noon every Thursday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar.

Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

Revolution 8/15: Sick Puppies, Hurt, Veer Union 8/16: Battle of the Bands 8/19: Kings X, Snowfight VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 Pavilion Blvd., cHarlotte 704-549-5555 8/12: Incubus (left)

courteSy of incuBuS

—The Rhino Club, 125 Market Street; 762-2206 dixieland all-StarS —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

8/22: Alan Jackson LINCOLN THEATRE 126 e. caBarruS St., raleiGH 919-821-4111 8/14: The Books 8/15: The Design, The Groves

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SoutH tryon St., cHarlotte • 704-377-6874 8/12: Mos Def, Jay Electronica 8/14: Snakedriver. Code Name Cobra, Vrag Motor, Poor Boys

THE ORANgE PEEL 101 BiltMore avenue, aSHeville 828-225-5851 8/13: John Brown’s Body, Dubconscious, Passafire 8/15: Doug Stanhope 8/19: Candlebox, Midnight To Twelve, Parmalee

Feature your live music and drink specials!

Drink Specials:

3 All House Infused Vodas $5 Stoli Vodka

$

Thursday

ILM Electroclash Sessions with Predator and DJ Dustin Cook Drink Specials:

5 Martinis/$4 16oz. Russian Beers

$

Friday & Saturday

ILM Dance Sessions with DJ Dustin Cook Drink Specials:

$ 3 Lemon Drops 3 Draught Specials $ 4 Function Cocktails

It’s a low-cost high-impact way to send encore readers your way!

$

Sunday Wii Bowling

Drink Specials:

8 Pitchers of Magic Hat #9 $ 4 Bloody Marys

$

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Delectable and Nostalgic: Family recipes of the Barista Café bring out the memories

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by: Shea Carver

Barista Café 225 S. Water St. in Chandler’s Wharf (910) 409-3440

HHHHH Our waiter was quite congenial despite the party of 10 he was waiting on among a handful of two-tops, which were all keeping him busy and hustling. “Hi, guys, welcome to the Barista Café!” he offered before getting our drinks.

Ever excited to have my first cup of coffee of the day, I settled on an iced version, while Chris went with the fresh-squeezed OJ. Barista’s menu made it difficult to settle on breakfast, even though our intent was to have an omelet. Their offerings of homemade pimento cheese, chicken salad and soups, despite the 90-degree temps, were appealing.

Still, I couldn’t resist the veggie omelet and hashbrowns. Chris settled on the Breakfast Burger and a side of their homemade hashbrown casserole. After peering over at the table next to us and seeing the lady’s incredibly delicious-looking blueberry pancakes, I threw in a side order of one to share.

The Chandler’s Wharf, where Barista Café is located, had quite a number of folks meandering about. The old brick interior was alive not only with stories of historic significance—from its mercantile beginnings in the 1800s where naval stores were located among cotton and turpentine sales, to its disastrous fire in the

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aturday mornings have become one of my favorite times of week—at least when Friday nights haven’t been spent shutting down the Blue Post, East Coast Opera House or Green Light Lounge. When the heart of the weekend morning does arrive after a fully rested evening, a bike ride downtown usually takes precedence for me and my roommate. We cruise to the Riverfront Farmer’s Market, perusing the herbs, veggies, and local beef and poultry, before settling on a breakfast destination to refuel for the ride back home. A few Saturdays back, Chris had decided we should go to Barista Café and Cape Fear Bakery, located in the Chandler’s Wharf, right on the corner of Water and Ann streets.

“Oh, yeah, I heard the place was great, actually,” I noted. “Mr. Chad Keith loves it.”

We chained our bikes to the street sign, as a local musician greeted Chris after securing his own two wheels. “How’s it going?”

Chris asked.

“Good. Busy,” he answered. “Played a late show last night, so trying to recoup.”

“Yeah, we hear this place is great,” Chris responded.

“It is!” the musician exclaimed. “Enjoy!”

We settled on a spot toward the back of the restaurant, not too far from the front, considering the entire space only held eight or so tables. A slew of folks—tourists, young families, grandparents—were sipping coffee from the barista bar, enjoying hand-squeezed juices and munching on fresh scones, muffins, and full breakfasts of eggs, pancakes and oatmeal. It smelled delightful.

INTENSE GOODNESS: Breakfasts filled with culinary delights such as the veggie omelet with hashbrowns at Barista Café downtown will start any day off right.

late 1800s, to its renovation in the 1970s—but folks were seemingly making new memories among the gourmet food stores, art galleries and souvenir shops now comprising its existence. At Barista the line was growing for folks to be seated over a hearty meal, something sure to happen thanks to the hands in the kitchen, which, according to our waiter, were born of family recipes from the owner whose kin were reared in South Carolina.

When our blueberry pancake arrived, it was everything a blueberry pancake should be: perfectly cooked, not at all rubbery and the bottom half seemingly piercing the batter with fresh fruit. There wasn’t an ounce of jelly-like fruit glaze in sight. A dab of butter and syrup made it delectably decadent as blueberries bursted with sweet flavor in every bite. After a bit of a wait (“Sorry, guys,” the waiter noted, “but the kitchen got backed up by the party’s order. But it shouldn’t be long.”), our meals arrived. We were none the happier. The veggie omelet was easily three-eggs thick,

and carried the flavor of onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach throughout. It made a morning of Farmer’s Marketing come full circle, and I meant to ask the waiter if Barista’s produce was bought locally. Alas, I forgot from the intense goodness of enjoying every morsel of breakfast. A nice dose of Chaloula gave the omelet the perfect kick it needed (what can I say, I love spice!). Barista’s hashbrowns are more like home fries, something I usually don’t care for, but, here, they proved chunky and (gasp!) crispy. Most importantly, they retained a smokey bacon flavor that piqued nostalgia. It reminded me of my great aunt’s cooking, where on her hog farm in Virginia, almost everything had a slight smokey flavor to it. It was “Southern-rich,” as I like to refer.

Chris’ Breakfast Burger was also Southern-rich, allowing clear flavors of sage, marjoram and a kick of spice to shine through its six ounces of pattied sausage, topped with an egg and American cheese. His hashbrown casserole was the star of the breakfast, though: creamy from the sour cream and perhaps a dash of mayo, savory from the red onion and cheddar cheese, every bite of grated potatoes was abundantly tasteful. It also reminded me of my mom’s recipe, something hard to top, as any family recipe goes.

While the wait for our check was a bit delayed, I didn’t find it enough reason to overlook a revisit to Barista. In fact, a few weeks later, I returned to try their Veggie Omelet Bake—a soufflé that lended itself more on the gourmet side of breakfast. A rich croissant was topped with eggs, herbs, spinach, tomatoes, onion and cheddar, baked and perfectly mended with flavor to enjoy as an any-time meal. It is savory enough to crave morning, noon and night—something that pretty much sums up all the food at Barista Café and Cape Fear Bakery. Something for everyone can be found here, and at prices reasonably fair—lowest is $1.25 from the a la carte menu and highest is $9.95 from the salad and sandwich menus—the excellent quality of food is hard-pressed to beat.

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

(910) 458-5255.

A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2-for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10 p.m.

Open until 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 p.m. on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. 910-256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com

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BlUeWater

138 South Front Street • (910) 251-0433

A sprawling two-story restaurant located on the Intracoastal Waterway, Bluewater offers spectacular panoramic views. Watch all types of boats cruise past your table, and relax to the sound of sail masts lightly touching at the nearby marina, all while enjoying the casual American menu. Dinner mainstays include baby back ribs, char-grilled steaks, fresh fish, and delicious homemade desserts. BluewaterDining. com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC .

910.256.8500

Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington.

c.G. daWGs

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

keFi

Kefi, founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a longstanding tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. There is even a “working man’s lunch,” served Monday through Friday, all for under $6. At night Kefi comes alive by serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to their nightly dinner specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Then stick around for live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nightly drink specials are offered.

Go online at www.kefilive.com for more info and full music schedule. Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, 910-256-3558.

Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs.

You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. ThursdaySaturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am. To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

Riley invites you to experience his specialties in this beautiful oceanfront setting. Open daily, breakfast, lunch and dinner. 256-2231.

martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00pm-6:30pm. Don’t forget to try downtown’s best kept secret for Sunday Brunch from 11am-3pm. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Lunch and Dinner Tues-Sunday. Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the RiverWalk at 128 South Water Street. 910-763-2052 or online at www.thegeorgeontheriverwalk.com

Hells kitcHen This former Dawson’s Creek stage set has been turned into a lively pub in the heart of Downtown Wilmington. Their extensive menu ranges from classics like a thick Angus burger or NY style reuben to lighter fare such as homemade soups, fresh salads, and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game on the big screen, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with a pool table, darts, weekly trivia, and live music on the week-

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ends. Offers limited lunchtime delivery during the week and can accommodate large parties. M-Sat 11am until late, opens Sundays at noon. 118 Princess St, (910) 763-4133

HenrY’s

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

HolidaY inn sUnsPree resort

Verandah Café Restaurant is casually elegant, serving culinary creations with spectacular ocean views from every table, inside and out! Chef Eric

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grownup banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

MelloW MUsHrooM

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

Their menu also caters to everyone and offers many vegetarian dishes. Live jazz on Wednesdays. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm. 4311 Oleander Drive, 452-3773.

stickY FinGers riB HoUse Sticky Fingers is known for the best authentic Memphis-style ribs, wings and barbecue in town.

It’s no secret that slow, low-temperature smoking produces mouth-watering, tender ribs, chicken

and pork. Sticky Fingers smokes everything right here in the restaurant and has received national praise for award-winning ribs. The restaurant was recently featured in Bon Appetit, Southern Living and Food and Wine, and had fantastic television exposure on CNBC’s “The Today Show,” and the Food Network. Locals voted Sticky Fingers “Best Ribs” in Wilmington.

Sticky Fingers Catering has become an obvious choice for company picnics, office meetings or social gatherings for parties of 15 to 5,000 people. They offer both full service and simple drop-off options to meet anyone’s catering needs. 5044 Market Street, (910) 452-7427.

TROLLY STOP

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

THE UNDERGROUND

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

Check our Web site for a current events list www. myspace.com/undergroundwilmington! 103 Market Street, Corner of Front and Market, downtown Wilmington, 763-9686.

asian DOUbLE HaPPiNESS Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. We prepare flavorful dishes inspired by the cultural richness of Malaysia, Thailand and authentic China. We’re now serving traditional dim sum, and good health special vegetarian dishes, such as Soy Peking Ribs, homemade tofu and homemade Malaysian sponge cake. We are dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of our cooking techniques. Our friendly staff is always willing to help customers, and we serve beer and wine for lunch and dinner. Banquet and tatami rooms are available for large parties. Open Monday through Saturday, 11am-10pm; and Sunday 3pm-10pm. 4403 Wrightsville Avenue; 910-313-1088. www.doublehappinessrestaurant.com.

SZECHUaN 132

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

restaurant for years, hands down. 419 South College Road (in University Landing), 799-1426.

HiRO jaPaNESE STEakHOUSE What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation.

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

iNDOCHiNE RESTaURaNT aND LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden, or be entertained every Friday night with a Balinese dancer. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), 251-9229.

YO SakE

Located on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building in downtown Wilmington, Yo Sake features the best sushi along with a full pan-Asian menu served amid fabulous Tokyo vogue décor.

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

caribbean jaMaiCa’S

COMFORT

ZONE

Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs.

Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our

warm décor, smoke-free atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Operating hours are: Sunday 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Wednesday – Saturday 11:45am – 9:00pm (Closed Monday and Tuesday). Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at www.jamaicascomfortzone.com or call us 910-399-2867.

french CaPRiCE biSTRO

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

italian aNTONiOS PiZZa aND PaSTa

Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta, simply known as Antonio’s, is anything but simple. From scrumptious appetizers to signature pizza to some of the best traditional Italian pasta dishes in town, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a cozy dinner for two or bring the whole family in for pizza and fun.

Offering beer and wine at their Monkey Junction and Porter’s Neck location and live music Friday and Saturday nights with all ABC permits at their Leland location, Antonio’s has thought of everything for you to enjoy your dining experience with them. Monkey Junction across from Super Wal-Mart off South College Road (910) 792-0000, Porter’s Neck Shopping Center next to Kiva Grill off Market Street (910) 686-7774, Cross Creek Commons across from Magnolia Greens (910) 383-0033. www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com

CaFE baSiL iTaLiaN GRiLL

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

Open Mon-Sat, 4 pm-closing. Closed Sunday. For information and reservations call 910-791-9335.

EDDiE ROMaNELLi’S

A marvel of architecture with an open display kitchen that adds to the stunning ambiance of the dining room. Eddie Romanelli’s offers lunch (Olean-

der Dr), dinner and late night menu (Oleaner Dr).

The diverse menu is casual American with Italian influences, featuring favorites such as 16oz.

Marinated Rib Eye Steak, Stuffed Pork Chop, Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Shrimp and Crabmeat Cannelloni, unique California-style pizza and more. RomanellisRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington. 910.799.7000 and 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. 910.383.1885

SLiCE OF LiFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a latenight treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits.

122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff rd., next to PT’s!

256-2229 www.grabslice.com.

Mediterranean NaGiLa: THE kOSHER MOROCCaN CaFE

Nagila, The Moroccan Café, is a quaint, neighborhood dining place, located on Wrightsville Avenue, near Canady’s Sporting Goods. Internationally recognized Chef Shai Shalit brings the finest dining experience and superb eclectic tastes rarely experienced even in those larger metropolitan cities. Stop by for lunch and try his homemade pita bread, prepared fresh daily, stuffed with any filling of your choice. With lunch specials starting at just $5.95 and dinner specials starting at $9.95, Nagila is affordable and authentic, serving the most fantastic tahini and hummus, as well as chicken Moroccan soup that will warm your stomach.

For the less adventurous guests, Shai can prepare an unbelievable steak or a pita hamburger—one not easily forgotten. Finish your dinner with a delicious piece of Baklava and a wonderful Turkish coffee or tea. Come on in and try out Wilmington’s newest, relaxing surroundings—that of a Moroccan oasis. Reservations: 233-1251 or 798-9940. Open Sunday-Thursday; Lunch 11am-4pm; Dinner 4pm-until. Open for lunch on Friday at 11am - call for closing time. Closed Friday evening to Saturday evening for shabbos. Open Saturday night - call for times.

organic LOVEY’S MaRkET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack. Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables.

Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods. For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it.

Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Fri-

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day, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: Monday-Friday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; 910-509-0331. Online at www.loveysmarket.com.

tidal creek co-op

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

seafood eaSt at tHe Blockade rUNNer Hotel

The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Friday evening plus a spectacular Sunday brunch.

Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. We offer live entertainment on Saturday evening and Sunday brunch.

Our smoke free lounge is eco-friendly and offers light fare nightly. 275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach.

910-256-2251.

HieroNYMUS

Proving that excellent seafood isn’t just for the eateries at Wrightsville Beach, Hieronymus Seafood is the stop for midtown Wilmington seafood lovers.

In business for 27 years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. Complete with a full-service bar and a fireside oyster bar, it’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007. 5035 Market Street; 392-6313.

catcH ModerN Seafood

When Wilmingtonians think of fresh, flavorful seafood, they flock to Catch. Couples enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres at the bar, professionals meet for business meetings and locals come for their favorites. The understated décor and friendly service create a warm and relaxing atmosphere.

In this quaint bistro, Catch serves New American seafood with Asian influences. Customers enjoy unique flavors and modern creations, matched with the best local seafood and organic produce in the Cape Fear. Some seasonal offerings include soft-shell crabs, grouper nuggets, summer flounder, N.C. shrimp and Carolina catfish. House specialties range from broiled miso-glazed wild salmon to crispy fried oyster platters. No reservations accepted. Open Mon-Fri., 11am – 2pm for lunch and now open for dinner Wed-Fri. only from 5:30pm – 9pm (BYOB). 215 Princess Street, downtown Wilmington. Catch is chef-owned and -operated. (910) 762-2841 or www.catchwilmingtonnc.com.

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oceaN grill

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

oceaNic

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

reel cafe

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

southern Hall’S tropicaNa reStaUraNt Hall’s is a Wilmington tradition! Originally opened in 1901 as a drug store, Hall’s has been serving the Downtown community for over 100 years. We serve traditional Southern fare, including a classic breakfast with the accompaniments you’ve grown to love. Lunch includes a Southern buffet Monday-Friday with pork, chicken, all the fixin’s, and a special addition every day!

Don’t forget our unique menu, which includes everything from specialty sandwiches to fried seafood. Most importantly, at Hall’s everything is fresh! Open Monday-Friday, 7am-2pm (buffet 11-2), and Saturday from 7am-12:30pm with breakfast and menu items only.

421 Castle St. 910-762-2210.

piNk pig cafe

Downtown Wilmington’s newest dining option has arrived! Serving breakfast and lunch all day, the Pink Pig offers a full menu featuring good ol’ fashioned cookin’ along with a few of our own innovations. For breakfast, try one of our tasty country plates or a sandwich stacked high with your favorite items. For lunch, try our alreadyfamous Redneck Reuben, and you can’t go wrong with our real pit-smoked barbecue sandwiches. C’mon in try for yourself! Open Tues-Sat, 8am-8pm, and Sun., 10am6pm. 124 Princess St, Downtown. 910-399-6096

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encore’s Wilmington Webbie Winner: Ian Oeschger finds his groove with the Grove Project (www.groveproject.org)

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an Oeschger heads downtown Wilmington to Port City Java on Front Street most every morning. His job as an information architect for IBM allows him to be home-”worked,” so to speak, which he willingly shares “takes a lot of discipline.” His online meetings among fellow peers must be carefully maintained over, say, his passion for daily surfing (the literal meaning of the phrase, not the Web version).

Oeschger’s on the path of techie enlightenment, as he’s one of many on an IBM team who develops software, writes programs and philosophically discusses the goings-on of Web 2.0—the second generation of Web development and design. His dedication includes studying the progression of information-sharing and collaboration on the World Wide Web. “I didn’t know I was a nerdy person,” Oeschger states first and foremost one mid-afternoon as we convened at his PCJ-”office” for coffee to discuss his latest study, www. groveproject.org. His blog isn’t an IBM product, but rather a personal one, which won encore’s first annual Wilmington Webbieaward as the best local Web site (nominated by encore readers and decided on by encore employees).

Before Grove Project’s (GP) debut and Ian Osechger’s submersion into the world of tech-everything, his West-Coast roots were planted firmly in English-major territory, which nicely indulged his penchant for writing. Thus, it was an organic transgression for he and his wife to open a bookstore in Saratoga, California in the early-’90s, just before the explosion of Silicone Valley. “[Then,] I didn’t even know what technical writing was,” he explained. “In fact, when I

by: Shea Carver was in school, everyone in the English department [actually made fun of technical-writing majors].” But when opportunity arose in the market to become a tech-anything in and around the Bay Area—”they had tech janitors, tech delivery people, tech

the construction of Titan Cement Plant in Castle Hayne, one in which Oeschger serves as a founding member—what most Wilmingtonians should be familiar with is groveproject.org.

Tagged as “a concentration of local citizen journalists,” the site welcomes and encourages dialogue about, well, everything—from growing chickens in the back yard to reviewing restaurants VOTED NUMBER ONE: Ian Oeschger of www.groveproject.org founded the site as a means to continue his passion for writing, to learn more about Wilmington and to simply have fun!

whatever”—Oeschger decided to see what it was all about.

“I didn’t have any sense at the time that this would be a historic period,” he noted. “I started working with Netscape and Mozilla ... and that was the beginning of me being a totally nerdy person.”

More than a decade later, Oeschger and his wife, along with their son, now reside on the NC coast, a place where he has been able to foster a love for Wilmington life while expanding on his now-veteran IT background. Having built many Web sites for businesses and organizations locally—including stoptitan.org, a nonprofit that stands against

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to writing essays to even offering biting commentary on numerous topics such as, say, local magazines (including yours truly).

Wanting to continue fostering his love for writing, along with sharing it with his friends, Oeschger makes it clear that his intent was not to start his blog as a new job prospect—as in something he could support his family on like he does with his IBM gig. “I wanted to have fun, and [I knew], at the very least, [my friends and I would] be writing for one another, reading one another and just enjoying doing so. . . . If I quit my job to do Grove Project full time, we’d be in a pile of trouble; we’re not doing this for financial gain,” he iterated.

Instead, Grove Project simply became “a means [to] know more about Wilmington—and just be involved.” In fact, when he and his family made the transition to the East Coast five years ago, they immediately fell in love with their new community. Oeschger clarified.

“I was like, ‘Gosh, it’s great here! There is so much do and so much to see, but I just don’t know where it is.’ I had the sense that there were people here who lived this really exotic, urban life that I wanted to live, too— but I wasn’t sure how.”

Through groveproject.org he began connecting with others who were interested in sharing stories in their small corners of eastern North Carolina, whether they were posting pictures of the line out the door at Britt’s Donuts on Carolina Beach’s Boardwalk or interviewing their favorite local bands or talking about the pros and cons of Titan Cement Plant’s construction. Osechger’s intent was to have the content come naturally, allowing writers to write whenever they felt the urge, something which continues in today’s GP forum. Currently, Grove Project populates 12 unpaid site writers, and garners as little as 250 visitors a day but as many as 1,500. Said visitors are able to chime in on posted articles, opening discourse so community interaction can take place. Acting as a mediator, Oeschger administers the site carefully.

“I am never gonna throw away a comment,” he noted, “unless it’s spam. I mean, you can’t make an account for yourself and write there; you gotta pass by me before it’s live.”

He monitors to ensure the discussions don’t turn into flame wars, where bickering becomes the focal point. “I want an open discussion,” he said. “I guess when people say ‘open,’ there are a lot of nuances there. But I encourage conversation—actual conversation rather than flaming. . . . If you want to come and talk, that’s great; have a discussion here. But the paradoxical bad result from making it wideopen is people form themselves into aggressive sub-groups. I maintain that if you can, in this unitopiary way, make it open, you can create an opennish, openoid space, but you have to maintain it. You don’t get open intelligence for free; you have to work on it.”

His supposition from the onset of the site’s foundation has been simple: start up a Web site, write about ‘X,’ and “in short order, because this is such an undense place Web-wise, [if] you type in ‘Wilmington plus X,’ [groveproject.org] will come up.” That’s the techie ideal for his site; but Oeschger’s purpose for it—whether it be another media outlet, a news source or a local networking place—isn’t as easily verbalized. One thing, however, remains clear to him: “I have no interest in selling ads. In fact, I am glad that we rebuff ads.”

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Wilmington Webbie Runners-Up: Other Web sites we found most useful and/or entertaining to our locale goinggreenpublications.com Trends come and go, but true transformation comes as a result of dedication, determination and vision—all aspects upheld by local Web site goinggreenpublications. com. It’s the official dot-com for Cape Fear’s Going Green magazine, a relatively new publication centered on offering timely information on environmentally minded events, encouraging conversation among friends and neighbors, and providing resources the community about all-things green. The site was launched in February 2008, a few weeks after the first volume of its print counterpart was published.

“People are eager to read about what their friends and neighbors are doing on the green front,” Editor Valerie Robertson asserts. “Going Green’s Web site was designed to complement the magazine. [It] offers a comprehensive calendar of green events, a list of resources, a glossary of eco-friendly terms, and a forum for the public to contribute green thoughts. It also allows people to read current and back issues [of the magazine].”

First and foremost this site is a practical and valuable source of information in a clean, easy-to-navigate format. It offers unique local information, including and a directory of local environmental organizations. In fact, viewers find it so useful that 60-70 percent of first-time visitors bookmark the site for future reference. From green tips, to local and national greenresources links, it always helps readers stay in the green loop. fullbellyproject.org Begun by Jock Brandis with a mission (GP continued)

What seems to garner Oeschger’s interest most is having GP visited—by anyone.

“I was vindicated that if you write about stuff here,” he expressed, “it could be a great blog.”

It seems GP is on its way to mandating such, as the Wilmington public has picked up on its popularity—partly because it allows many locals a voice and an exchange, and also because it has received some recognition as of late, linking to WHQR’s news feeds (Oeschger is a board member for the public radio station), as well as sharing articles from the Greater Wilmington Business Journal. Something Oeschger is hesitant in proclaiming the site is to be like that of Facebook or MySpace, where connecting social-

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MORE THAN A DOT.COM: Full Belly Project’s Web site, fullbellyproject.org, does more than simply provide information for the nonprofit; it can help sustain a povertystricken village across the world.

to “design and distribute income-generating agricultural devices to improve life in developing countries,” nonprofit organization Full Belly Project strategically uses invention, design and construction; partnership and collaborations with locally based social entrepreneurs; distribution of appropriate technologies; education; as well as outreach and marketing to see that people in rural communities in developing countries can live lives of abundance. The Full Belly Project’s Web site—relaunched on February 22nd, 2009—provides anyone interested in the movement, progression and successes of this organization with up-to-date news, vidly becomes its main focus. The techie knows well that such sites aren’t constructed around content, something GP will always have.

“As much as I hate the word ‘content,’” he said, “I like that people come and participate.

But I don’t think the site was set up for social [activity]. And I think this kind of bucks a trend in Web 2.0 . . . because content takes time and energy, and many social-media sites are, at the their base, about saving energy and withdrawing effort and commitment. [But] as I said, [my writers and I] have the incredible luxury of getting to write and spend time with it for fun and not for profit.”

The next step for GP’s site is locked into the World Wide Web ether right now. Yet its future is sure to serve Wilmington a nice dose of locality—a place where localvores can be localvores, writing ‘til their heart’s content.

eos, FAQs and even ways to show support and volunteer.

“We recently redesigned our Web site so that it would be much more interactive and easy to navigate,” Executive Director Jeff Rose says. “We wanted to give our followers the ease of access to the latest information surrounding us, without always going to the Web site. Folks can sign up to our RSS feed and get e-mails from us, [or] they can click on our calendar and find out what our next event will be. We can integrate videos with ease now and hope to continue to drive our content with more videos in the future.”

The Web site plays key role in getting new members and keeping current supporters informed. When asked about the future of Fully Belly, Rose is excited and optimistic. “We like to think that the site is still in it’s pupal stage,” he reveals. “We are currently working on creating a very interactive intra-net, where our members will be able to have realtime brainstorms with each other in order to develop new technologies that will increase the income of poor farmers in Malawi. Folks will be able to chat, [and] post videos and diagrams [to help] describe their ideas. They will be able to develop direct links with farmers in Malawi and have an incredibly fulfilling experience by exchanging ideas with them— all through our site.” creativewilmington.com There can be little doubt that the Port City is filled to the brim with talented, passionate and creative people. So it’s no wonder our readers flock to such a creatively inspired Web site as Creative Wilmington, an online guide for all things art: visual arts, film, music, dance, performance, literary, and the list continues. Creative Wilmington itself is a nonprofit organization “whose mission is to support contemporary art by marketing, funding and advocating creative production, through participation and education.” The Web site was created to be an online community of the co-op variety—that is, paying members within the creative community in Wilmington could have control over the dispersement of their own information, managing their own content in order to increase the visibility of the arts.

Its Facebook page notes, “We provide a network of arts information and resources,

which connects all sectors of community life, and is accessible to the general public.

We also foster a dynamic arts environment by: broadening public access, appreciation, participation, and education in the arts and culture of Southeastern North Carolina.”

Visitors to the site can experience a customizable, user-friendly interface; a vast searchable calendar of events; directory listings for organizations, venues, and schools; individual artist profile listings; and online forms for community submissions. The draw of the site, it appears, is not only the widespread promotion and appreciation of the arts in Wilmington but the grassroots spirit of making our passions our own, taken into the hands of the public in order to exist, maintain and progress.

Craig’s List “Missed Connections” http://wilmington.craigslist.org/mis/ Ever wonder what might have happened to that cute brunette who pulled up in the next lane at a stoplight last week before speeding off with a wink? Or the overly courteous and oh-so cute cashier that will probably never be there at the same time again? Well, wonder no more, as social networking has been taken to an all-new level on Craig’s List!

That’s right, Craig’s List, the free online classifieds mega-site where we can not only find apartments for rent, furniture for sale, jobs to seek and forums to express our opinions, but now we can search through missed opportunities with potential love interests.

Wilmington’s own subdivision craigslist. org has a new category under its personals called “Missed Connections,” where people who cross paths have a chance to meet again. Recent posts include such intriguing inquiries as: “I was walking my pitbull downtown Monday. We talked outside of the icec ream shop. If this sounds like you, drop me a line—maybe we could be the ones eating ice cream.”

“You got up to go to the restroom and when you came back to your booth, our eyes met. You had on a light blue tank toptype shirt. You are really HOT!!! I was checking you out, and I think you checked me out. too. I would like to hear from you if you see this and are interested.”

From the sound of it, no one in Wilmington is safe from the unfolding drama withheld in the Missed Connections section of Craig’s List—a fact that can only mean people will be back to visit it again and again... and again.

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Ashed Part 16: Voices from the inside

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o here is how it goes: I wake up, medicate, try to find shit to do before meeting with Doc, then try to find shit to do afterwards, and a way to fall asleep. This is every day. This is the rut that is my routine. Not today.

True, I wake up, but just this time, just for kicks, I am handed pills that I only pretend to swallow, and make my way back to my room to see what might ensue. See, I figure there is some correlation in the fact that I am consistently paranoid and always pilled up.

The trick is simple enough; you hide the capsules of contentment under your tongue to appease any give uniform that might be checking. I get away like a magician, cloaking myself in excitement and a rapidly growing anxiousness for what this experiment will tell.

Step one: I sit in my room.

Step two: I wait.

Step three: I get bored.

Step four: I wander outside the perimeters of my lame laboratory and go for a

by: Ashley Cunningham winner of encore’s annual Creative Writing Contest

smoke. The air is nice enough, perfect for my planned pollution. Looking around, the day seems to be going quite well, unaffected by the absence of uppers, downers or anything in between. Around the third drag I start humming. I can’t recall exactly what song or why I know it, something about rainbows. I have always been a big fan of rainbows—how something so pretty can be born from a sky torn with confusion. How something so pleasing can breed from a fight between sunshine and rain.

I should like to think in the battle between science and religion that God got away with this tiny victory. I learned how rainbows were made in elementary school, but I would prefer to think of them as a little heavenly gift for anyone who is incapable of deciding on the right kind of day.

I remember the words of someone much smarter than me: What more is a rainbow

than colors out of reach? God I wish I could come up with a line like that.

I have a certain affection for telling you the truth because I know it will stay safe in your vault of typed confession. I can’t tell yet if there is a difference in me without the seduction of stabilizing medication, but I do know that I feel almost romantic.

This brings me to my next quiet tangent.

What the hell is romance? Am I to believe that out there in the world exists one person who has been waiting for me and for whom I have been waiting to satisfy every fucked-up notion I have been building up for the past 20-some-odd years? All the books, and movies, and friends, and stupid sitcom series—am I supposed to be convinced by them that there is a fish out there in that big ass ocean that is waiting to be as caught by me as I him? Things don’t happen like that, not for me at least.

And I have to think, as pessimistic as it may sound, that maybe some people are just bound to end up alone. Maybe these people (my people) are destined to be a me rather than a we, and all that “romance” is is a lie to get us through the night.

So far, I don’t think the lack of meds is getting to me. In fact, I’m seeing things clearer than ever. I came in to this world alone and crying, maybe I am supposed to go out that way. Maybe God intended for me to keep different company than everyone else. Maybe God anticipated that I alone would be enough company to myself. And why not? I can talk to myself with more ease than any half-lit conversation with someone else. I have mastered the art of entertaining myself. What if, just what if, the relationship I am destined to be in… is a loving one with myself?

I would say that most people in the world

constantly pursue the chance of peace and happiness with another person. I would also say that it is because not many of these people can achieve peace and happiness with themselves. I’m starting to think that all these years I have spent thinking there is something inevitably wrong with me, I have actually been ahead of the gang. I don’t need anyone to make me feel worthwhile. And I for damn sure don’t need to be forgiven.

In my peripheral vision I see Delaney Jenkins as boldly sneaky as ever, making her way outside to my very healthful analysis of the moment. This in mind, I ash my cigarette and lay to rest the demons that are burning in my lungs and heart.

Her presence makes me sick at the moment, and I would hate to have to vomit up any honest reason why I don’t want to be associated with her any longer. So I do what any other soundly minded person would do, and I cascade by her, through the doorway, back in to the inside of this place. I know she knows I don’t want anything to do with her, but I am a little apprehensive that she might mistake my subtly for weakness. Either way, I’m back inside, and she is out there, making barely there tracks in the cement for no reason. She looks pathetic, if you want my opinion.

I walk in Doctor Hall’s office with an undisturbed confidence. For the first time I feel like I might answer all of his stupid questions with ease and honesty—two words I have never used in the same sentence. “Who are you today?” he asks. I laugh at this mistake; poor, overwhelmed Doc Hall must be out of his mind with all of the other loonies in this bin.

“You mean how am I today,” I respond.

“I am just fine, maybe better than ever.”

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as animals. Receive step-by-step instructions on how to apply these remedies to Food Allergies.

Homeopathic Series: $32 owners/$40 nonowners or $12 owners/$15 nonowners per ticket. Register for

PINE VALLEY MARKET WINE AND CHEESE Join PVM Thurs, 8/13, for a cheese and wine experience like no other: a culinary journey of cheeses from Italy. With the help Elizabeth Cooper, you will enjoy a half glass of wine with each of the five cheese courses.

Interactive tasting experience lasts 6:30-8pm. Wines and cheeses will be available for sale or order at the conclusion of the evening. $5 off ticket price credited toward your wine purchase (by the bottle only). $25/ person. 3520 S College Rd. (910) 350-3663 TIDAL CREEK EVENTS Tidal Creek Community Center Events: 8/19, 6pm, Tidal Creek Community Center: “Sugar Blues.”

Learn how to resist cravings and create balance in your body. • Sat, 9/5, 11am-1pm: Homeopathic Remedies: An Introduction w/Cyndy Clapp and discover the foundation of homeopathic remedies that strengthen the body and immune systemfor adults and children as well as animals.• Sat., 9/12, 11am-1pm: Homeopathic Remedies – Emergency & First Aid w/ Cyndy Clapp and discover the foundation of homeopathic remedies that strengthen the body and immune system for adults and children as well as animals. Receive step-by-step instructions on how to apply these remedies to emergency and first aid situations. $12 owners / $15 nonowners. • Sat., 9/19, 11am-1pm: Homeopathic Remedies – Food Allergies w/Cyndy Clapp. Discover the foundation of homeopathic remedies that strengthen the body and immune system for adults and children as well

8/13: WINE AND CHEESE!

Sat. workshops: 9/26, 10/3, 10, 31, 11/14; Night classes, 9/14 & 15, 10/19 & 20, 11/16 & 17, 12/7 & 8; Tatting, 9/17, 24, 10/1, 8 (4-wk. class, Thurs.); Rug Hooking, 10/5, 12, 19 (3-wk. class, ea. Mon.); Beginning Crochet, 9/15 & 22 (2-wk. class, ea.

Tues.); Mother & Daughter class, ages 12 & up, 9/19 & 26 (2-wk. class, ea. Saturday); Pilates, on-going, ea. Mon.; Fresh Christmas Swag or Centerpiece, 12/15; Introduction to Ponies and Riding for Children, ages 6-8, 9/15, 22, 29, 10/6, 13, 20 (6-wk class, ea. Tues.—will also offer on Mon. w/interest); Mosaic Mon., 9/14, 21, 28 & 10/5, 10am-2:30pm, ea. Mon. Times and registration: www.poplargrove. com or 910-686-9518, ext. 26. 10200 Rt. 17 N, Wilmington at Scotts Hill. www. poplargrove.com 910-686-9518 .

It goes together like Mork and Mindy, white on rice and tit and tat: wine and cheese. Local guru wine connoisseur Elizabeth Cooper will be pouring half glasses at Pine Valley Market on the 13th, from 6:30-8pm, in conjunction with a five-cheese course. The interactive tasting is one not to miss for only $25. A savings of $5 will go toward any full-bottle wine purchase. (910) 350-3663.

all classes at customer service: 799-2667. Limited seating. www.tidalcreek.coop POPLAR GROVE PLANTATION Poplar Grove’s Farmers Market open every Wed, 8am-1pm, through 12/16, rain or shine. Offering beautifully designed jewelry, clothing, fresh cut flowers and more.• CLASSES: Glass Bead Making,

WHQR CELEBRATES 25 Join the WHQR Ambassadors! Informal meeting and reception to learn about the exciting plans for the Ambassadors and WHQR, 8/24 at 5:30pm. WHQR Gallery, 254 NorthFrontSt.Anyoneinterestedinjoiningor finding out more; will learn about the support group from WHQR’s staff, Ambassadors, FriendsofPublicRadioBoardMembersandJemila Ericson. Meet, greet and mingle w/WHQR listeners over snacks and wine. Event is complimentary, but RSVP to whqr@whqr.org • 25 Big Ones, 9/1113, to take place All over town! WHQR Members are celebrating 25 great years of public radio in Wilmington by throwing parties all over town. During the celebration weekend, get ready for NPR and local program themed parties, planned and hosted by your fellow members! From This American Life to A Smooth Landing, Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! to World of Opera. www.whqr.org.

LUMINA DAZE Visitors will step back in time and relive the 1930s era when Lumina Daze returns to Wrightsville Beach on Sun., 8/30, 5-10pm, at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort (275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach). Live music provided by Buddy Skipper & the Jetty Jumpers (beach/shag music, 5-10pm) and the Wilmington Big Band (810pm).Dancing, traditional children’s games, vintage photographs, food and drink. Old-fashioned fun on the night of the full moon. To celebrate the100th anniversary of the Myers Cottage, where the Wrightsville Beach Museum is housed on 303 W. Salisbury St. Activities include old-time beach games such as beanbag-toss, facepainting, limbo, and cakewalks. The Blockade Runner Resort’s ballroom sets the stage for the Wilmington Big Band, barbershop-style music by the CapeFearChordsmen,andacappella tunes by the Harmony Belles. Silent auction to benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History features a wide assortment of fine art, services and specialties from local businesses.

Other activities include: a nostalgic bathing beauties screen presentation, along with a DVD of Bill Creasy’s noted photograph and postcard collection recording Wrightsville Beach history.

Wrightsville Beach Museum’s new book on the history of the beach, Tide and Time, will be available for signing by author Virginia Kuhn. Advance tickets or more info: 910-256-2569 or wbmuseum@bizec.rr.com. $12 in advance and $15 day of, available at the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. Tickets for children ages 6 to

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18 are $5 each; children under age 5 are admitted free. Family passes are available for $25. Proceeds benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History WATERFORD FRESH MARKET Thursday 8-1pm, feat. Shelton Herb Farms, Restless WindNursery, GreenAcres, MyPorchDawg, Tarheel Beef Co., Lisa’s Farm Fresh Produce, Castle Hayne Farms, Orchid Scapes, Earnest Swart and more!Locatedinthe WaterfordVillageShoppes June 25th Grand OpeningVendors can rent spaces for anywhere b/n $10 and $200 depending on weekly/ monthly/annual contracts. Electricity is not available for vendors. Imports or flea market/yard sale type itemsare NOT allowed.Homegrownandhomemade items only may be sold at the Market. Arts and crafts vendor applications will be reviewed by the Market Committee for approval. Lisa Britt: 910-392-9325 or brittl@theharrelsoncompany.com WOMEN IN LABOR DAZE Women throughout the Cape Fear region and beyond are gearing up for the week-ong festival, “Women In Labor Daze,” 9/1 through Labor Day. All scheduled WILD events are designed to celebrate, honor and support all mothers. The Lower Cape Fear YWCA and the Women’s Studies and Resource Center at UNCW are teaming to produce the festival events: an opening night concert at Mayfaire, featuring Michelle and the Midnight Blues, an art opening at UNCW’s Warwick Center, various panel discussions throughouttheweek,a“TownHall”style meeting, comedic improvisation workshop with local professional Brooklin Green, a relay race, a night of comedy, three nights of the internationally produced play, “Birth”, by Karen Brody, and more. The kick-off concert will be held at Mayfaire on Tues, 9/1. Kirsti Kreutzer: 910-815-4775 PAWLEY’S ISLAND FESTIVAL Pawleys Island Festival of Music and Art, 9/12-27: $15-$100. Festival sponsorship still available as well with packages ranging from $1,000 to $50,000.

Two weeks of cultural entertainment and musical performances at Brookgreen Gardens and Litchfield Plantation as well as a Wine Gala that serves as a fundraiser for the event. www.pawleysmusic.com or 843-626-8911 CAPE FEAR LITERACY SPELLING BEE Cape Fear Literacy Council is seeking sponsors, spellers and all-around good sports for the 22nd annual Spelling Bee for Literacy: 9/17, 7pm, Scottish Rite Temple. 1415 S. 17th St. Teams of 3 adults compete and can be sponsored by individuals or corporations. Teams work together to spell words that get more difficult each round. Teams can win “Best Team Name,” “Best Costume” and “Best Cheering Section.” Community invited. Admission free; refreshments, audience games, prizesand tons of fun. Spelling Bee for Literacy provides needed dollars for ocal programs to help adults learn to read, spell, and speak English. T(910) 251-0911 UNCW PRESENTS ARTS IN ACTION Schedule:www.uncw.edu/presents.Seasontickets: $42 for non-UNCW students; $29 for UNCW students; $80 for UNCW employees and alumni and senior citizens; and $99 for all others. Choose-YourOwn-Series option offers 10 percent savings for ticket purchases to at least three different events at Kenan Auditorium. Individual tickets go on sale 8/19 with special savings for students and senior citizens.

962.-3500 or 800-732-3643, 10am-6pm, Mon-Fri. RIVERFRONT FARMERS MARKET The Riverfront Farmers Market will be held every Saturday through 12/19, 8am-1pm downtown on Water St. Rain or shine. Awww.wilmingtonfarmers. com 910-341-0079 DOWNTOWNERS NETWORKING EVENT First Wed. ea. month, 5-6:30pm, Front Street Brewery.

Free appetizers throughout the networking event, and free beer tastings at 6pm. Great opportunity for people who live and work in the downtown

area to get to know each other! 9 N. Front Street: www.FrontStreetBrewery.com Several downtown businesses & organizations showcased at each meeting. Ellie Craig: 910-251-1935, or ecraig7@aol. com

GALS ON GRAPES Front St. Brewery: Tuesdays. Two seatings: 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Taste five wines from a local distributor, and enjoy an entree from the choice of three , and a delicious dessert, $12.99. Wines for $2.99/glass after. 910-251-1935. re admittedMYSTERY HUNT 5. Proceeds Wilmington Mystery Hunt is an entertainment tour of History set up in a puzzling game fashion where clients are guided by a host in search of puzzles, clues, words, Restless symbols, number, as well as audio video media in Tarheel search of artifact treasures hidden by the diabolical Castle Pembroke Puzzler. Tour starts every Sun.-Thurs. at Swart and Gourmet Market at 127 N. Front St. at 7:30pm.Dennis June Richerson will collect and pass out tickets, and when spaces for all parties are ready to hunt,they will be introduced on weekly/ to Guide Todd Jones who will explain what little not available background of the Pembroke Puzzler he can. Damond d sale type Nelson, 910-232-8095 wilmingtonmysteryhunt. homemade com s and crafts the Market 0-392-9325

Charity/Fund-raisers

BELLAMY MANSION BENEFIT CONCERT and Music at the Mansion: Benefit concert to support ong festival, the mansion, showcasing young emerging classical bor Day. All artists! 8/13, 7pm. 503 Market St. $15; 10% discount o celebrate, for active members. 910-386-6126; cash and checks ower Cape are preferred. Reception to follow recital. d Resource CAROLINA CANINES FOR SERVICE e the festival The Power of 10 fund-raising campaign now in t Mayfaire, session: 10 supporters donating 10 dollars each ues, an art to Carolina Canines. They, in turn, ask 10 friends panel to do the same, who in turn ask 10 more friends, wn Hall” style creating a powerful wave of support and fund-raising op with local dollars. The goal of the 100-day initiative is to raise e, a night of $60,000—the cost to train and place three service y produced dogs. Carolina Canines: nonprofit w/a mission to The kick-off empower people w/disabilities to achieve greater s, 9/1. Kirsti independence and an enhanced quality of life through the services of specially trained dogs. (866) 910-3647 or www.carolinacanines.org. rt, 9/12-27: SURFRIDER FOUNDATION available as Raise the Bar w/103.7 The Bone will help us raise to $50,000. money to maintain education on litter prevention, nd musical water quality, and access advocacy programs. nd Litchfield Be sure to visit our table and learn more about the serves as a Surfrider Foundation at the following locations and smusic.com dates from 5:30-8pm. There is often free food, drink specials, and plenty of great raffle prizes at these events. 8/13 : Surfs Bar and Grill in Wilmington 5500 sponsors, Market St; 8/20: Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar in Carolina or the 22nd Beach 1211 S. Lake Park Blvd; 8/27: Banks Channel pm, Scottish Pub and Grille in Wrightsville Beach 530 Causeway of 3 adults Dr dividuals or COASTAL VOLUNTEER WORKSHOP spell words Coastal Volunteer Outreach Workshop and Seafood ms can win Pot-Luck Dinner w/local seafood chowder., 8/14, 6and “Best 8pm at Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. Informal Admission workshop, working to increase our outreach in the zesand tons region, and we are looking for people to help with des needed these efforts. Interactive event: Learn about our earn to read, upcoming outreach events, and how you can utilize our outreach tools to engage more people in our regional initiatives. This workshop will enable you ason tickets: to conduct outreach activities for. Free, ages 18+. for UNCW Bring friends and family; pre-reg is required. Email alumni and Lindsay Howard at internwilmington@nccoast.org hoose-Your- for more info or visit www.halyburtonpark.com. savings for LATINO BOOK CLUB DRIVE nt events at UNCW’s Latino Book Club (http://people.uncw. on sale 8/19 edu/dasa/pages/latinobookclub.html) is launching nior citizens. a drive to help Hoggard, Williston and Mary C. m, Mon-Fri. Williams schools and their ESL programs, Aug.-Nov..

Donate used children’s books at various drop-offs: held every UNCW, 279 Leutze Hall, UNCW Executive Center wntown on 1241 Military Cutoff Rd., UNCW Randall Library, tonfarmers. Los Portales Supermarket at 914 S. Kerr Ave or Pomegranate Books at 4418 Park Ave. Order books from Pomegranate or online at amazon.com, or make eet Brewery. monetary donations to www.unce.edu/fil/LBC.html. king event, (910) 962-7684 or treolod@uncw.edu

opportunity5K FOR HEALTHIER BABIES downtown March of Dimes Presents Wilmington’s first 5K for

Healthier Babies! 9/5, at the Mayfaire Town Center next to the Try Sports (start and end point). Reg. is at 8am and run starts at 8:30am. We will have food, drinks and prizes for the returning runners.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED New Hanover Regional Medical Center is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance during evening and weekend shifts in the Surgical Pavilion, 4-8pm, one evening per week. Provide information and assistance to families who are waiting for a loved one during surgery. Weekend volunteers are needed at the front information desks of New Hanover Regional Medical Center and the Betty H. Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Front desk volunteers provide direction to hospital visitors and answer telephone calls for patient information. These shifts are 9am-1pm, or 1-5pm Sat/Sun. Eileen McConville at 910-815-5317. • Volunteer opportunities offered

by Cape Fear River Watch: watershed clean-up each month, usually 2nd Sat. (wmurray@cfrw.us); help with Day on the Water in Leland ((kemp@cfrw.us); 1 or 2 volunteers to tame the collection and keep it accessible at CFRW’s Alma Watkins Memorial Library (doug@cfrw.us); plumb volunteer to staff the boat house at our Greenfield Lake paddleboat and canoe

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AED, First Aid, Babysitter’s training, and Pet First Aid. Learn about hurricane season safety, volunteer or register classes: arccapefear.org

Theater/Auditions OPERA HOUSE THEATER COMPANY Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller: 8/14-8/16, 8/21-8/23. A supercharged musical sensation. An all-song, all-dance celebration features every great hit of the Top40 songwriting team of Leiber and Stoller. • Grey Garden: 9/2-9/6, 9/11-9/13, 9/18-9/20. Based on a documentary of the same name, Grey Gardens tells the story of the eccentric aunt and ccousin of Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis. All performances beg. at 8pm, except for all Sun performances which are matinees and beg. at 3pm.

THE MUSIC MAN Brunswick Little Theatre presents The Music Man at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, 7:30pm, on 8/1416, 8pm or 3pm, Sun. $15 adults, $6 children under 12, $10 Brunswick Community College staff, $10 for students. For tickets call 1-800-754-1050, ext 416 or 910-755-7416 or go to www.bccowa. com. www.brunswicklittletheatre.com or Katie Deese: Katie@kordmusic.net or 910352-0510.

The 1950’s classic ‘The Music Man,’ which took five Tony’s, becoming a Broadway sensation, as well as scoring a Grammy win for Best Original Cast Album, opens on the 14th at Brunswick Community College. The story revolves around a con man who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader, selling uniforms and instruments to townsfolk, before walking away with the cash. See the latest production from Brunswick Little Theater through the 16th. www.bccowa.com concession. Donate 2-3 hours (or more) per week at the lake to assist with boat rental, boat and building maintenance and leading environnmental field trips; CFRW’s uses Enviroscape models to educate the next generation of environmentalists about non-point source pollution, wetlands, stormwater, pesticides and nutrient pollution. Volunteers needed to go to 8th grade classrooms in New Hanover County should put their names on the list for the next round of training (wmurray@cfrw.us); looking for a few people with decent paddling and reconnaissance skills to scout out new paddle routes, launch sites, camp sites and potential clean-up sites (kemp@cfrw.us) ; Muddy Water Watch volunteers are trained in the basics of Erosion and Sedimentation Control for construction sites and then monitor active construction sites in their neighborhoods to ensure proper practices and prevent mud, silt and sand from washing away to clog up our waterways (joe@cfrw.us). • Mentors needed for the Big Buddy Program. Adults 18+ for 1-2 hr/wk to support, cousel, etc, ages 6-17. 910-392-8180, www. wilmingtonlf.org/otw. • Liberty Hospice is accepting applications for volunteer work to assist terminally ill patients and their families.Training is available for those with a deep level of compassion and a high level of commitment. Individuals, families, couples and/or groups are encouraged to join the Liberty Hospice Team to serve in a wide variety of ways.

Paula Recko: 910-332-5751.

PORT CITY SOCIAL CLUB Port City Social Club presents a benefit for the Ruffian Foundation, a feral cat sanctuary, Sun., 8/9. Katy’s on College Rd, 6-9pm. Live music from local folk/rock artist Jesse Stockton. Free food! Raffle! Prizes! $5 donation accepted at the door. Proceeds go to The Ruffian Foundation- Sarah Barbee: (910) 232-2735 or portcitysc@yahoo.com.

AMERICAN RED CROSS The Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross has launched a new program for the 2009 hurricane season, 100 Volunteers in 100 Days. The chapter needs more volunteers to help shelter, feed and support those people who could be affected by a hurricane. Provided health and safety classes: CPR/

BROADWAY AT THE BLOCKADE Benefitting 4-yr.-old Jones Carr. Dinner, theater and dancing, 6pm-11pm, 8/27.

Dinner by Mark Lawson and Dave Herring; show by Ray Kennedy and Opera House Theater Co., music by The Imitations. $50/ person. 910-256-50667 or 910-686-4004.

MULLIGANS WAKE AND IRISH WEDDING Mulligan’s Wake & Mulligan’s Irish Wedding.

An interactive Theatre and traditional Irish dinner, includes appetizer, corn beef carving station, choice of vegetarian or meat entrée, salad and dessert. Cash bar available… and Guinness. 6pm for dinner. Every Wed. night in Aug. & Sept. Roudabush Resturant, 33 S. Front St. $40 (Includes show, dinner, tax and gratuity) All major credit cards accepted.Contact Porch Theatre Company for more info at 910-232-6611 or mulliganswake@gmail.com.

UNCW CONTINUING STUDIES PROGRAMS UNCW Continuing Studies Regional Day Trips: Broadway and Brunch – West Side Story! Brunch at Tir Na Nog Pub and Restaurant, City Market area of Raleighand play at Raleigh Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.10/25 (includes brunch and play). 9:30am–7:30pm.$125 member/$145 nonmember. Reg. by 9/25. To reg., call 910.962.3195, or visit www.uncw.edu/pathways.

THE WIZ Techmoja, LLC Dance and Theatre Company will present the musical ‘The Wiz’ on the main stage at Thalian Hall. 8/13-16 and 8/21-23 , 8pm; Sun. matinees, 3pm. Kevin Lee-y Green will direct and choreograph this production and musical direction

by Chiaki Ito. Ticket reservations, Thalian Hall box office: 343-3664 or 1-800-523-2820 after noon on weekdays and after 2pm on weekends.

UPPER ROOM THEATRE AUDITIONS Upper Room Theatre Company (a Christian community theatre) is holding auditions for the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. A piece from the show will be used for the auditions.Auditions will be 8/16, children ages 8-14 at 4pm and15 years-adult at 5pm. Auditions will be held at the Lutheran Church of Reconciliation Performing Arts Center, 7500 Market St. Call Upper Room Theatre Company at 910.685.6417 for more info.Performances – 11/18-22.

Comedy COMEDY CLASSES 36-hr classes available at $63. After 8/15, cost of 36 hour classes will go up to $120. thru CFCC’s cont. Ed Dept. Comedy Improv & Sketch for Beginners: Learn the basics of Improv from Who’s Line Is It Anyway, and the basis of shows like Saturday Night Live, Mad TV,

SCTV, and movies like Best-In Show, 8/10-11/16 M: 6-9pm, Wilmington Campus. • Stand up Comedy: Gain confidence, get feedback, writing exercises, and the open mike experience. This workshop is focused on getting you to your first open mike. This will give you an open forum to try out your material, create new material, gain feedback and overcome performance anxiety. Nationally headlining comedian Basile scheduled as a guest speaker. 8/12-11/10, Wed, 6-9pm. Wilmington Campus. RSVP: 3627319 NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Nutt St. Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.: 8/21 and 22: Star Search Finalist Tim Northern with Jermondo.

8/28 and 29: Los Angeles comic Thai Rivera with Felicia Rogers. 9/11 and 12: Sarah Tiana (Reno 911).

9/18 and 19:Dave Waite (comedy central) with Mike Cody. 9/25 and 26: Geoff Tate (Comedy Central).

All shows start @ 8pm with 7pm doors. Tickets for Friday and Saturday shows are $10 at the door, $8 in advance (251-7881), and $6 for student/military ID. PORT CITY PLAYERS IMPROV Port City Players (P.C.P) presents Improv Comedy at the Level 5 City Stage every Tues night. Doors at 9pm. Performing every Monday night at the Brown Coat Pub & Theatre! Doors at 9pm, tickets $5. myspace.com/comedyisadrug

Music/Concerts WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Auditions for Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestraand Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings, 8/27 and 9/3, auditions will be held for new and returning members of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and for the Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings. Youth Orchestra auditions are 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 the Junior Strings Program open to all Cape Fear area youth, grades 6-8, and to qualified 4th and 5th grades with consultation. Students notified of the location of auditions and other specifics following receipt of application. Required audition music for the Youth Orchestra includes selected orchestral excerpts, selected scales as specified with the audition music, and also sight-reading. Jr. Strings applicants scheduled auditions generally last 5-10 min. and consist of a short piece of the student’s choice, G and D two octave major scales, and sight reading. Both the Youth Orchestra, conducted by Steven Errante and Junior Strings, directed by Jane Tierney will rehearse Thurs. evenings in September and will perform several times during 2009-2010 season. Tuition of $100/semester for participants in the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Tuition for Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings members: $50/semester. Scholarships granted on the basis of need. Applications/guidelines: www. wilmingtonsymphony.org. (910) 791-9262.

DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN Wilmington Downtown, Inc. announces Wilmington Downtown Sundown Concert Series, with SeaComm Media, the Penguin 106.7 & the Bone 103.7, and our local Budweiser affiliate R.A. Jeffries.

Concerts held at Riverfront Park on Water Street, between Market and Princess, 5-10pm. No outside food, drink allowed. 8/14: Night Prowler (AC/DC Cover). All opening acts will be local, acoustic acts. John Hinnant: (910) 763-7349 or john@ wilmingtondowntown.com FT. FISHER SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Free Summer Concert Series held at the Fort Fisher Military Rec Area in Kure Beach. Bring blankets and chairs for the whole family and prepare to boogie the night away. Pack a picnic and enjoy dinner to the grooves of live music, free! No pets or beverages—beverages sold onsite. All shows, 6-8pm. 8/14, Mako Band (Top 40, Classic Rock & Roll & Blues); 8/28, El Jaye Johnson (Jazz) MAYFAIRE’S MUSIC ON THE TOWN Join us every Friday evening on the Mayfaire event lawn behind Ulta and World Market from 6pm until dark for our free Friday night concert series.

Jumpin Party Rentals will be out every Friday with 2 blow-up Jumping Castles, cotton candy and snow cones (for a fee); Giggles Drop-In Childcare will be

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providing arts and crafts for kids (every other week); Jones Landscaping & Maintenance will occasionally provide a Mayfaire hay-ride! And don’t forget, the Mayfaire businesses are open for business until 9pm. This event is also pet friendly, so it can be a real family affair. Band Schedule: 8/14 - Daniel Parish Band (Americana & Folk) • 8/21: The Schoolboys (Classic Rock) • 8/28: The Chickenhead Blues Band (Blues) • 9/4:Big Dog & the Catfish Willies (Americana) • 9/11: Mako Band (Party Rock) • 9/18: Daniel Parish Band (Americana & Folk) • 9/25: Pantastic Steel (Wilmington’s Premier Steel Band). Paige McKenzie: 910-256-5131.

beginner’s lesson. Ramada Inn, New Carolina Lounge, 5001 Market St. Details: 790-8597.

Arts

BLUEWATER MUSIC SERIES Bluewater hosts local live music, Sun. rain or shine, 4pm: 8/16 Mark Roberts & Breeze, 8/23 Big Dog and Catfish Willy, 8/30 Overtime, 9/6 Big Fish. 4 Marina St.Wrightsville Beach 910-256-8500 RALEIGH DOWNTOWN LIVE Raleigh Downtown Live free summer concert series in Downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square Park. 8/22: Better Than Ezra (with Airiel Down, Adam Pitts, The Urban Sophisticates, 96rock house band. 919- 8441515, info@deepsouthentertainment.com.

BELVILLE CONCERT SERIES Free concert series from the Town of Belville. Lawn chairs and picnics welcome! Held on the lawn at Waterford Village Shoppes, HWY 17 S. Leland. 9/4: Like Flint .10/2: Tom Rhodes and the Rhode Squallers.

11/6: Painted Man. SOUTHERN COASTAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Thalian Association’s 7th annual bluegrass festival: 9/19, 10am-8pm; 9/20, 10am-7pm. Fort Fisher Military Recreation Center, Kure Beach, NC. Feat.

Carolina Junction, L Shape Lot, RC Harris and Blue Denim, The Wells Family and many, many more over two days. www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org or Jerry Flake: 910-763-1711.

call Ken Batchelor at 910-392-0718.

BALLROOM Ballroom dance classes begin in September. Call or e-mail for additional info & to sign-up. Techniques In Motion School of Dance, 5202 Carolina Beach Rd. 799-3223 or www.techniquesinmotion.com WILMINGTON SALSA CLUB Meets 8:30-10pm, Wed. Feat. Salsa, Bachata and Merengue lessons w/ Dawn Cattaneo. Beginner through advanced, $10/person. Singles/couples welcome, ages 18 and up. 105 Wetsid Rd. (910) 471-6809.

LINE DANCING LESSONS City Limits Saloon hosts free line dance lessons every Friday from 8-9pm. Join us for free cover before 9pm

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CHAMBER MUSIC WILMINGTON CONCERT Our fist Chamber Music Wilmington Concert is 9/27, 7:30pm at Beckwith Recital Hall, at UNCW. Tickets are 5 for $90, or $25/ticket. 910-962-3500 or 800-732-3643 for tickets. An all star cast from NY to Paris comes together to perform music of the early classical master. Celebrating Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. Pergolesi, including humorous interpretations by Igor Stravinsky and a newly composed song cycle form Barbara McKenzie based on the poetry of New Yorker, Samuel Menashe. Featuring one of NYC’s Opera’s solo cellists, Elizabeth Anderson, Paris’s Opera Comique’s principal flutiest, Nicolas Duchamp and celebrated American mezzo, Janine Hawley.

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS Auditions for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra will be held 8/18. New-member auditions will be held for the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra.

The Wilmington Symphony rehearses Tues. evenings during the year and will present eight concerts during the 2009-10 season. Applications and required audition music may be obtained by visiting the Wilmington Symphony website at www. wilmingtonsymphony.org, or by calling the WSO office at 910.791.9262. Interested musicians must schedule an audition by contacting the orchestra manager through the Web site or the office phone.

Dance WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB Wilmington Singles Club August Dance Schedule.

All dances held at the American Legion, Post 10; 702 Pine Grove Dr. 8/14: 8-11pm, DJ Baby Boomer, $8/10. 8/21: 8-11pm, DJ Buddy Langley $8/10. 8/27: 8-11pm, Family Jams Band $10/12. Visit www. wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com for more info or

Auditions for Wilmington Sympony Orchestra are held on the 18th. Interested musicians must schedule an audition through the orchestra manager by calling the WSO office or visiting the Web site. The WSO rehearses Tuesday evenings and will present eight concerts in the ‘09-’10 year. (9100 791-9262 or www.wilmingtonsymphony.org for more info. and an opportunity to learn popular line dances. 28 S. Front St. 910-763-2336, www.hellyeahwilmington. com • www.myspace.com/citylimitswilmington FIREHOUSE STUDIO BELLY DANCING Beginning and mixed-level bellydance classes every Mon. 6:30pm-8pm . $12. Firehouse studio, 1702 Wrightsville Ave. IRISH STEPDANCE Now accepting registration for beginners through champions! Allison Coggins, 792-5264.

CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests. Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639 ARGENTINE TANGO 7pm every Friday. $3 cover at the door, includes

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ART STUDIOS AVAILABLE! Art Studios are now available at IAC’s Wabi Sabi Warehouse, in the heart of Wilmington’s Soda Pop District! Rent includes all utilities, wireless internet, a shared kitchen and other lively artists nearby.IAC’s Wabi Sabi Warehouse is an old metal building with an intimate gallery and six artist studios located at 19 North 9th Street in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Resident artists work in a range of media, from painting to metalsmithing to music. The facilities focus is on emerging artists using innovative processes and new materials. Independent Art Company was founded in 2003 by artists Dan Brawley and Dixon Stetler. The IAC’s creative compound also includes Jengo’s Playhouse - home to six additional studios, a 60-seat micro-cinema, and to Nevi our chicken. Dan Brawley dan@ cucalorus.org , 343-5995 for studio info SPECTRUM ART GALLERY Open house and wine tasting on 8/14 w/featured artist Sarah James. As a glass beadmaker, Sarah has traveled across the country to take workshops from renown glass artists. 6-8pm. 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd.; (910)256-2323 A DAY OF 100 PAINTINGS Creations by Justine Gallery presents A Day of 100 Paintings, 8/15. Artists will be painting that day all over downtown Wilmington, where you can observe their creative process. Painting starts at 9am and will continue throughout the day. At 6pm the artworks will be taken to Chandler’s Wharf for a live acution. Proceeds from ticket sales and auction will benefit First in Families of Southeastern North Carolina. $10, available at Spectrum Art & Jewelry and Creations by Justine Gallery at Chandler’s Wharf. 910-763-4545 or 350-2737. Maps available at Creations by Justine.

SHIRLEY LEONARD ART OPENING Shirley Leonard at Montage Art & Design. 310 N Front St. Suite 2. 910-763-8011. Take a visual journey from the tropics to the orient and into a winter wonderland. Order prints online at www. montagefineartpublishing.com.

GEORGE POCHEPTSOV UNCW Presents’ Ann Flack Boseman Gallery exhibit of the work of child prodigy, world renowned artist and UNCW Isaac Bear student George Pocheptsov. Through 8/27, feat. oils, acrylics on canvas and sculpted canvases. Artist reception is 6-7:30pm on Wed., 8/19, in the gallery, located on the second floor of the Fisher University Union. Free and open to the public.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights are a free monthly, featuring downtown galleries and studios: Bottega Gallery & Art Bar, Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Port City Antiques, Montage Gallery at WHQR, New Elements Gallery, Peacocks Fine Art Atelier, Montage Gallery at 310, Golden Gallery, Acme Art Studios, Selectables, Una Luna, Burchetta Glassblowing Studio & Gallery, Creations By Justine Gallery & Studio and Wilmington Art Association. Self-guided tour,featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres, include opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-related activities. 8/28, 9/23. 910-620-2047 CREATIVE ARTISTS OF HAMPSTEAD Annual exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts at Poplar Grove Plantation, Sept. 19-20, 10am-5pm, Sat, and 10am-4pm, Sun. Book signing, silent auction, demonstrations all to benefit Poplar Grove.

Exhibition and sale open to all original works of art, 2-D (no larger than 48”; $25) and 3-D (fitted into 30x38 space; $25). 18 yrs or older; 20 percent commission taken for Creative Artists of Hampstead.

Work delivered to table space by 9/18, 1-5pm. Derick

Crenshaw, Joshua Curry and Patrick Hutti judging.

Joan Millette: (910) 270-9610.

BOTTEGA BAR & GALLERY EXIHBITS: “Mini Masterpieces: an art exhibition in the small.” All pieces are under 12 inches and priced affordably, enabling those interested in owning art, who may have tighter budgets these days or be living in smaller spaces, to purchase art. Participating artists include: Michelle Connolly, Eric Davis, Marcela Dvorzsak, Bonnie England, Steve Gibbs, Brandon Guthrie, Gail Henderson, Evalyn Hines, Michael Kellner, Darren Mulvenna, Allan Nance, David Norris and Kee Wilde-Ramsing. Exhibit runs through Sept 4th. EVENTS: Weekly Wednesday wine tastings, 7pm, includes beer samplings as well as a fresh line up of musicians, like local bluegrass-folk performer Josh Moore along with a revolving cast of specials guests, other evenings feature local jazz guitarist, Roger Davis with percussionist Ron Wilson.

Occasional local and traveling musicians conclude the evening with 10pm performances scattered throughout the month. Open to everyone, (over 21 to partake in sampling) this free weekly wine & beer gathering invites all ages and backgrounds. •. 910763-3737 or www.bottegagallery.com. 208 N. Front St. STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE Thrive Studios, a new cutting-edge hybrid studio and gallery, has nine artist studio spaces available for rent . Each is 8’x8’, $200/mo. w/ 1-year lease.

Join our artist collective and let your career thrive!

Gaeten Lowrie: 919-696-4345 or Scott Ehrhart: 407-257-5299.

BIG BLOCK ART PARTY Doublewide Gallery, 110 N. Water St. See the giant 4x8 foot woodcut prints that were printed with a steamroller in Carolina Beach this past May. Participating artists: Stephen Bode, Todd Carignan, Alex Clark, Kristin Gibson, Fritzi Huber, Rebecca Jones, Jeremy Millard, Seagh Mulligan, Jennifer Page, Robert Pleasants with Mike Houston & Martin Mazorra of Cannonball Press, NY. On display through August 15th with closing reception Saturday August 15, 6-9pm. www.capefearpress.com 910-4584647 THE ALTERNATIVE ART JUMP The Soapbox, Bottega Art and Wine Gallery and The Starving Artist Magazine present: The Alternative Art Jump. Every Tues., free. 8/18:The Soapbox: On-Site 3-D Art with DJ Fully Automatic Sound Machine.Bottega: Starving Artist Night / Music TBA. • 8/25:The Soapbox: Bicycle Art Contest *Entry only (public can bring unpainted bicycles and paint them onsite during event), with DJ Fully Automatic Sound Machine.Bottega: Skateboard Art Contest *Entry only. For contests/battles: Sign up sheets are located at the venues where the events will be held. Entry availability is limited. Soapbox events will be held in the newly renovated basement The Nutt St., 255 S. Front St. Bottega Art and Wine Gallery: 208 N. Front St. Cammeron Batanides thestarvingartistmagazine@ yahoo.com or 704-779-7831.

WILMINGTON ARTWALK Wilmington ArtWalk ‘09 needs artist & performers along Front St., for 6 blocks. 3 different levels available for participation: Main Event, $75 w/ 20’ x 10’ area to display your work; Up & Coming is $35 w/ 10’ X 10” area space, and retail price restriction of $150 or less (intended for artist who are trying to break into a larger event and get their work in front of a large crowd); 50/50 area, $25, and has only 50 spaces available, and work in this area can retail at only $50 or less (hence 50 artists/$50 or less). Also need musicians and performance artists interested in performing Takes place on Saturday, 9/12. Entry applications: www.dbawilmington.com.

Chris Andrews: artandantiquewalk@hotmail.com or 216-374-8884.

CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH Call to Artists of All Ages: The Cape Fear River Watch requests submissions of works for a juried exhibition at the 2nd Annual Cypress Festival to be held at The Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre on Sat., 9/26. Entries of all sizes and types will be accepted, one entry per person. A panel of environmental art enthusiasts will judge entries and award prizes. Submitted artwork will be considered “recycled artwork” if it is entirely or primarily composed of materials that would be disposed of via landfill or incinerator. Submitted artwork will not be for sale during the show. All entries will be eligible for prizes in two categories: children

12 and under, and anybody 13 and over. In addition to all day music and the Recycled Art Exhibition, there will be a scavenger hunt and other family activities. Attendance to the Festival is mandatory to submit ($10/person, $25/family). Submissions will be accepted the day of the festival, starting at 10am.

Booths available- Arts and Crafts vendors: $50 (or a piece of art valued at $50 for silent auction), Free for Environmental Non Profit Groups (group members must purchase tickets). All booths must provide their own tents, chairs, tables, etc. 910-622-3330

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

NC AQUARIUM EXHIBITS: Albino Alligator at Fort Fisher—a new, rare jewel, approximately four years old, is five feet long and weighs about 23 pounds. • Featuring events like: Behind the Scenes Tour, $15/ adult, $13/ youth (8yo & up); Salt Marsh and Crabbing, ages 7+, $16.; Mommy and Me, adults and kids aged 1-3; Aquarist Apprentice, ages 10+, $17; Behind the Scenes Tour, $15/adult, $13/youth (8yo & up); Canoeing the Salt Marsh, ages 8+, $25; Dinner with the Fishes, $20 ages 6+, $5 ages 2-5. Pre-reg all events: ncaff.registrar@ncmail.net or 910-4587468. Event prices do not include admission, NCA members get a discount. Near the mouth of the CF River, on U.S. 421, less than a mile from the Ft. Fisher ferry terminal. Hours: 9am-5pm daily.

Admission: $8 adults; $7 seniors; $6 ages 6-17.

Free for children under 6; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. www.ncaquariums.com.

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. Admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and FREE under age 2. Located at the north end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634 or www.wrrm.org.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s premier architectural and historic treasures, built as city residence of prominent planter, Dr. John D. Bellamy. Antebellum architecture: a mix of Greek Revival and Italianate styles. Open for tours Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm; closed Mons.

Guided tours on the hour; self-guided audio-tours also available. Current Exhibit: “African-American Architects and Builders in North Carolina.” Adults, $10; children 5-12, $4; group tours, $8 (20+ requires reservations).VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: tour guides, hosts/hostesses. Structured independent training, am/pm shiftsavailable: 251-3700 ext. 104; www.

BellamyMansion.org. Summer Events: 8/13: 7pm, Emerging Artists’ Concert and Fundrasier. • 8/25: Why We’re Callled Tarhels, 7pm, Members Only event. Come Hear Harry Warren, director of The Museum of Forestry, discuss the rise and fall of our naval store industry in Southeastern, NC. Beverly Ayscue: 910.251.3700 ext.102 or Madeline Flager 910-251-3700 ext.104.

CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Cape Fear Volunteers: This exhibit highlights the century of service the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross has offered our region. Exhibit free w/admission. • Cape Fear Seashells: Explore seashells found along the shores of the Cape Fear coast. Exhibit is free with Museum admission. • ToyTime: enter a world of “old-timey”

toys that is larger than life. Play with giant wooden folk toys that run on nothing more than good oldfashion laws of physics. Exhibit free w/admission.

• The Ancient Carolinians: How long have people lived in North Carolina? What were these people like and how do we know? Using the science of archaeology as our tool for understanding the past, The Ancient Carolinians invites visitors to explore these questions and more. Exhibit free w/admission.

• Now open! New exhibit celebrating the members of the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame.

In all, 19 sports figures will be represented in the exhibit, which features such objects as tennis champion Althea Gibson’s racket and Winston Cup driver Charles “Hoss” Ellington’s helmet.

Open throughout the summer. Museum open Mondays through Labor Day 2009. Summer hours are Mon-Satu, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm • Hours: 9am-5pm Tues-Sat. and 1-5pm, Sun. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $5 special military rate with valid military ID; $3 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members are always free. New Hanover County residents’ free day: first Sun. of ea. month. 814 Market St.

Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash” exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments.

Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am5pm, Sat. from 11am-6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www.capefearserpentarium.com.

NOW! INSHORE FAMILY FISHING

With only a little over a month left for summertime fun, why not pack up the family and enjoy a fishing daytrip to Masonboro Inlet? The cost, $25 an adult or $20 a child, includes tackle, bait, license and mate. The trips will leave daily at 9am from the Blockade Runner Hotel dock, but reservations must be made ahead of time. Call (910) 200-4002 for more information.

CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Kaleidoscope: Changing Views of the Permanent Collection. Feat. art from the Cameron Art Museum’s collection: paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs, furniture, decorative arts and other objects drawn from the museum’s permanent collection. Configuration will change throughout the year, as individual works are rotated. The first installation will be organized by color. The resulting juxtapositions are designed to yield unexpected and unusual relationships, as works of divergent periods, styles and subjects are seen together, related only by the artists’ choices of color • Winning IDEAs: Selected Product Designs 2008, through 10/25/09—Collection of International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) winners. IDEA Awards are presented annually by IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America), with selections made by an international jury of professional designers and academics. EVENTS: Film: Claude Howell: His Life, His Art, His World (2002, 22 min.), Fri. 8/14 & 22, 11:30am-1pm. Fee w/admission. Museum’s intimate new film room space now open. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Kaleidoscope: Changing Views of the Permanent Collection.

• Movement Improv: Community Circle Dance Expression w/Karola LuttringhausSun. 8/16 & 30, 3-5pm. Cost: $5. Twice/month community dance circle offers the opportunity to move freely and interact non-verbally with others. www.dynamicbody.net/workshops.html or CAM website. • Film: Minnie Evans: The Angel That Stands By Me (1983, 29 min.), Sat. 8/22 and Fri. 11/11, 11:30am-1pm, Brown Wing, free w/admission. Referred to as a visionary artist, Minnie Evans (1892-1987) created a rich world of mythical animals, religious symbols and natural beauty. The film explores the sources of her art, focusing on her mystical visions, on Airlie Garden where she worked for 27 years and did most of her paintings, and on the African-Methodist church where the connection between her art and her religious fervor becomes evident. CLASSES: Couples dance workshop: Tango with Kent Boseman, Sat. 8/22, 11am-1pm, $5/couple pre-reg by Tues., 8/18.

Reg e-mail: daphne@cameronartmuseum.com or phone: 910.395.5999 ext. 1007.www.surfertango. com. • Life Draw Group, Tues., 8/25-10/6, 6pm-9pm, $70/six-week session. Life Drawing Group meets weekly in the Reception Hall. Easels and tables provided.Only dry drawing materials and watercolors (no oils or solvents) can be used; draws from live model. To register: georgia@cameronartmuseum. com. • Tai Chi, Weds, noon, 12pm, $5-8 . Slow, meditative form of exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health taught by Martha Gregory. Wear comfortable clothing. • Yoga every Thurs, noon, $5-8.

Exercises to enhance relaxation, breath control and meditation with Sara Jo Nelson. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat. • Kids @ CAM, 8/15, noon-3pm, $3-5/child. Enjoy a day of fun-filled art activities! Take a child led docent tour or explore on your own. Make art with your family that you can take home. 3201 S. 17th St., 910-395-5999 ext. 1007 or www.cameronartmuseum.com Mon closed Tues–Fri 11am–2pm Sat–Sun 11am–5pm. 3201 S. 17th St’; www.cameronartmuseum.com CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

HISTORICAL WALKING TOURS Oakdale Cemetery’s Summer Series Historical Walking Tours. Friends of Oakdale Cemetery will offer a Summer Series of Historical Walking Tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery. 7/18. 8/22, 9/19 Oakdale Cemetery, 10am-12pm. $8 cash/check.

Members free. No advance reservations. Eric Kozen, Superintendent 762-5682.

Sports/Recreation PORT CITY WRESTLING CLUB Port City Wrestling Club is established to provide a safe and friendly environment for kids of all ages to learn wrestling skills and techniques, improve overall fitness and use teamwork to accomplish long and short-term goals. PCW provides instruction for beginner, moderate and advanced student athletes. The mission of Port City Wrestling is to improve the caliber of wrestling in eastern North Carolina by providing college level instruction for the serious student-athlete to improve and expand their knowledge of the sport. Visit www.portcitywrestling. com, 6019 Oleander Dr. portcitywrestling@ me.com.

BIRDING CRUISE Wrightsville Water Tour’s next birding cruise, Fri., 8/14, 8am . Discover shorebirds and water birds of Masonboro Island with the Cape Fear Naturalist, Captain Joe Abbate, as he guides you on an open water exploration of the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet passages, and sandy barrier islands of Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island. Cruises depart from the Blockade Runner Hotel dock on Wrightsville Beach.Cost: $35/person.

WILMINGTON ICE HOUSE Summer Ice Storm hits Wilmington Ice House on Sat. evenings: 8/15 & 8/22, 7-9:30pm. 7201 Ogden Business Ln. 686-1987 or wilmingtonice.com.

ADVENTURE PATHWAYS Hiking Club: Cedar Point Trail, Croatan National Forest, 8/17, 10am-noon (meet at 8am). Appx 2mi. $10, transportation included from park. • Mt. Rogers Backpacking Trip, 8/28-30. Views from rocky outcrops and bald mtns, wild ponies, high elevations, moderate terrain. 10.7 mi. w/opt. 3.4 mi.

Strenuous hiking and camping in wilderness. Gear, transportation, meals incl: $80. (910) 341-0836. www. adventurepathways.com CAPE FEAR FENCING Cape Fear Fencing Association (CFFA) will offer its next beginners’ fencing class Tues., 8/18, 6:30pm, and will run for six weeks, w/Greg Spahr. Held tues/thurs, 6:30-7:30pm. $40 Meet sin lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. All equipment supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing classes include the basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning,

refereeing, and tournament strategy. Graduates will have the option of continuing to fence with the CFFA which offers fencing Tues/Wed/Thursday evenings at 7:30pm www.capefearfencing.com or 910 7998642.

INSHORE FAMILY FISHING Come and join us on a fishing trip to Masonboro Inlet. Tackle, bait, license, and mate included. This is a fishing experience that is both easy and rewarding. Bring your friends, your kids, or the whole family for an unforgettable trip. $25/adult. $20/child. Trips leave daily at 9am from the Blockade Runner Hotel dock at Wrightsville Beach. rsvp: 910-200-4002 CITY SWIMMING POOLS OPEN Legion Stadium Pool, $1 per child, $2 adults.

8/22: Mon-Fri 1-5:30pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. • Robert Strange Pool. $1 per child, $2 adults.

10am-5pm through 8/22, Mon-Fri: 1-5:30pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Tammy Skinner 910-341-4602. www. wilmingtonrecreation.com...

IN BALANCE PILATES New Classes at the New In Balance on Oleander behind Schlotzski’s Deli. Monday 6:30 Mat class, Wednesday 12 noon Mat class, Saturday 9am Mat class. www.pilatesinbalance.com 762-1449. Call ahead, space is limited. New address as of 5/26: 3828 Oleander Drive.

CAPE FEAR AQUATIC CLUB SWIM PROGRAMS Wilmington Family YMCA’s competitive swim team, Cape Fear Aquatic Club (CFAC), is very pleased to announce a new swim program beginning at Brunswick Community College in the fall! Competitive, year-round swim team is open to swimmers ages 5+ who are looking for a fun, challenging activity that will focus on stroke development and physical fitness in a team environment. Practice begins 9/8. Swim evaluations will be held on 8/24, 8/26 & 8/28 from 4-5pm at the BCC Fitness and Aquatic Center located on the campus of Brunswick Community College.

For more info, contact CFAC’s Director of Competitive Swimming, David Sokolofsky, at: 910.251.9622 *234 or email davidsokolofsky@yahoo.com. Practice Groups Schedules:Blue: Ages 5-8. Practice: TTh 3:15-4pm. Swimmers must be able to complete 25 yards of the four competitive strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle). Silver: Ages 9+.

Practice: MTTh 4-5:30pm. Minimum requirements: 200 yard freestyle with flip turns, 200 yard individual medley (IM).

HALYBURTON PARK Fitness Classes: Pilates, Tues. 8/25-10/27, 5:30pm & 6:30pm $60/person for session • Wed., 8/26-10/28, 6pm $65/person 10 week session • Thurs. 8/27-11/5.

Intermediate/advanced class, 6pm. $65/person 10 week session. Yoga, Thurs. 8/25-10/27, 7:30pm. $60/person 10 week session • Wed, 8/26-10/28, 9am. $65/person for 10 week session • Wed., 8/2610/28, 7pm $65/person 10 week session • Thurs., 8/27-11/5, 7pm, $65/person for 10 week session • Fri., 8/28-10/30, 9am, $65/person for 10 week session . 4099 S. 17th St. Pre-reg and pre-pay rqd.

341-3237 BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense Classes w/Gracie Trained. Mon-Sat classes available, private or group.

Call for times and pricing. Rape Safe and Osha Required classes available also. First class free! TCB Academy: 910-262-1251 PILATES Pilates: Mon/Wed, 9am-10am, and/or Mon, 7:30-8:30pm. Techniques In Motion School of Dance 5202 Carolina Beach Rd., 799-3223. www. techniquesinmotion.com MEN’S CITY AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT Entry fee: $75/player, incl. green fees, ea. day, lunch ea. day, prizes/awards and a tee gift. Cart fees: $12/ day. Players must have USGA Index of 11 or less, signed/verified card to be submitted with app. Field limite to 156 players. Rain Dates: 10/3-4. Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. 311 Wallace Ave. (910) 7910558. www.wilmingtonmuni.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH PARKS & RECREATION Adult Co-ed Softball. Games played on weekends, beginning 8/15-16. • Tennis Lessons. Currently registering for group tennis lessons, adult, youth, and tot. Classes meet Mon/Wed at Tennis Courts at Wrightsville Beach Park. Adult, Youth ages 9-12, and Tots ages 6-8. • Yoga. Tues/Wed, beginning at

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6:30pm. • Pilates: Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:15-11:15am.

Beginner Pilates on Tues/Thurs, 7:30-8:15am • Low Impact Aerobics. Mon/Wed/Fri, 8-9am and 9-10am. All ages welcome, catered towards Ages 60+. • Tone & Stretch. Tues/Thurs, 8:30-9:15am. All ages welcome, catered towards Ages 60+. • Boot Camp fitness class meets Tues/Thurs, 6-7am. • Surf Lessons. Tues-Thurs, mornings, 7-9am (and once that class fills, 9am-11am). Ages 10 and up.

Register for all classes: 910-256-7925.

SCENIC CRUISES OF THE CAPE FEAR Wonderful experience of a cruise on Lorelei of the beautiful and scenic Cape Fear River is a treasure that you will always cherish. Seeing the river from the comfort offered by Lorelei will give you a clear appreciation of its ecological as well as its historical significance. A cruise on Lorelei is a great way to celebrate an anniversary, wedding, birthday, a day with family members or just a way to relax and get away. Mention encore and receive ‘Beat the Heat’ family Special : $25 Discount on our Sunset Cruise.

Riverwalk in Downtown Wilmington. Doug Springer: (910) 602-3862.

Film SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES 8/16: Rwanda: Do Scars Ever Fade? Explores the country’s turbulent pre-genocide history, the horrifying 1994 slaughter and the difficult ten-year, post-genocide period during which the current government has embarked upon an ambitious effort aimed at reconciliation. • 8/23: Flying the Flag: Arming the World: The arms industry is considered so important by the Brittish government that it consumes almost half of all research and development funds. Strangely it produces not consumer goods that people want, but machines that hardly any of us use or want to use. Moreover, for all its’ preeminence, its’ future is uncertain and depends to a large degree on secret deals with some of the most corrupt and brutal regimes on Earth. • 8/30: Earthlings: Using hidden cameras and never-beforeseen footage, “Earthlings” chronicles the cruelty of the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely on animals for profit. Free at Juggling Gypsy. 233-7057. 1612 Castle St. TALK ABOUT FILM SERIES TalkAbout Film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, 8/21, 7:15pm, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wilmington , 4313 Lake Ave. A feast for the mind, this film is a revolutionary cinematic blend of dramatic film, documentary, animation and comedy, while serving up a mind-jarring blend of Quantum Physics, spirituality, neurology and evolutionary thought. www. uufwilmington.org, 392-6454.

CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL Hailed as one of MovieMaker magazine’s “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals.” Call for entries: Seeking independent filmmakers and video artists. 35mm, various video formats. All genres. DVD entries: entry form, an uncommon animal fact and/or portrait, fee: $50, entry form: www.cucalorus.org or www. withoutabox.com. • Works in Progress: Accepting submissions for the WiP program in the annual film festival, offering filmmakers at all stages of production an opportunity to showcase their films in a workshopstyle setting. Films focused on social issues and justice are especially encouraged to apply. Workshop is intended to foster dialogue between filmmakers and target audiences. Open to shorts, features, docs and experimental films. Entries must include: completed entry form (cucalorus.org), a rough-cut on a DVD, and an introductory letter outlining your interest in this program. Deadlines: 9/3 ($30). Accepted entries notified by 9/26. Filmmakers must be able to travel to Wilmington 11/11-15. (910)-343-5995 or dan@ cucalorus.org. 910-343-5995

Kids Stuff BRUNSWICK COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS Communities In Schools and Parks & Rec summer camps for kindergarten-5th grades this summer.

Camp dates are 8/17-21 (no field trips). Art, music, crafts, games, and sports. Off-site trips will include Jungle Rapids, Ripley’s Aquarium, IMAX Theatre,

Alligator Adventures, Wilmington Ice House, Fort Fisher Aquarium and more. Camp will be offered at Belville, Union, Supply, and Southport Elementary Schools. Camp hours are 7am-6pm and costs $100 weekly or $60 daily per camper. 371-3182 LITERACY LIVE! Presented by Department of Youth Programs, Literacy Live is for parents & kids at Randall Library at UNCW, the second Thursday of each month, from 3:30-5pm.

Kids 4-7 years old. Free, no registration required.

Children will listen to, read, act-out and take part in activities related to books on a scientific theme.

8/15: DRAM-TREE AUTHORS

In honor of Books-a-Million recently renovating their Oleander Drive location, authors from Dram Tree Books and Whittler’s Bench will be at the store for readings and book signings on the 15th. Enjoy the company of Blonnie Bunn Wyche (10am-noon), David A. Norris (noon-2pm), Robert J. Cooke (2-4pm) and Jack E. Fryar Jr. (4-6pm).

Call (910) 452-1519 for more information.

8/13: Literacy Live from the Petri Dish, featuring Those Mean, Nasty, Dirty, Downright Disgusting but…Invisible Germs by Judith Anne Rice and Reed Merrill. Dr. Sue Kezios: 962-2118, kezioss@uncw. edu.

WILMINGTON SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS Summer Programs: Fairy Princess Camps, Mon-Fri, 9am-12:30pm. Your child’s week at camp will be filled with dancing, music, art, creative & outdoor play, dress up & tiara’s, all based around a fairy princess theme! Ages 3-5: Through 8/14. Ages 5-7: 8/17-21.

Prices: 1week/child- $150, 2 weeks/children- $235, 3 weeks/children- $300. • Preschool Camp, MonFri, through 8-21(one week vacation 6/29-July 3), 9am-12:30pm. Ages 18mo-5yrs. A typical day includes art education, outside/water play, circle time, centers, dance/creative movement, snack, storytime, bounce houses, tumble time, and much more. Price: 2 day/week= $155/mo, 3 day/week, $220/mo; 5 day/week,$330/mo. Early drop off $5 daily if pre-reg. • Girls Time Camp, through 8/21.

8:30am-6pm. “Fun times, lasting memories.” Your daughter will have an adventure at the Wilmington School of Ballet’s Summer Girls Time Camp. Activities include field trips, outside movies, music, outside water play, bounce houses, dance, reading, games, & more. Reg minimum of 2 wks rqd. 5 day/week, $190/week if attending 5 weeks or fewer; $175/week if attending 6-9 weeks; $160/week if attending all 10 weeks. 3 days/week: $114/week if attending 5 weeks or fewer; $105/week if attending 6-9 weeks; $96/week if attending all 10 weeks. • Dance Classes, through 8/14. Our classes encourage vocabulary, musicality, technical skill, and artistry, all in a nurturing and structured environment. Classes available for Pre-K - Advanced levels. (910)794-9590. Wilmington School of Fine Arts: (910) 794-9590. 3834 Oleander Dr. www. wilmingtonschoolofballet.com.

SKATEBOARD CLINIC Greenfield Grind Skatepark is offering beginner skateboard clinics for youth ages 7-12, 10:30amnoon,8/22. Located at Greenfield Lake (behind 302 Willard Street) Class will be split into small groups to facilitate personalized instruction. Each clinic will be taught by Skatepark staff. $15, includes a pass to skate free for that day plus 2 free day passes. Students will establish and begin to develop fundamental skateboarding skills. For more info, call 362-8222.

AFTER-SCHOOL GARBAGE ART GUILD After-School Garbage Art Guild for Kids! Projects involve weaving, painting, performance art, public collaborations, mosaics, sculpture, and assorted other messy fun cool stuff made with recycled materials. Classes will be taught by artist Dixon Stetler. Garbage Guild kids will end the session w/real art exhibition and reception at Wabi Sabi Warehouse.

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Classes held at Independent Art Company’s Wabi Sabi Warehouse, 19 N.9th St, Tues/Wed/Thurs. (sign up for the same day each week) 3:45-5pm, 9/22- 12/17. $350: tuition includes all art supplies and snacksLimited to 5 students, 8-13. Dixon Stetler dixonstetler@gmail.com to register

Literary/Readings DRAM TREE AUTHORS Books-a-Million on Oleander Drive will host several authors from Dram Tree Books and Whittler’s Bench Press in honor of their recent renovations, 8/15. Authors: Blonnie Bunn Wyche (10am-noon), David A. Norris (noon-2pm), Robert J. Cooke (2-4pm) and Jack E. Fryar Jr. (4-6pm) will make hour or so presentations and sign their works. (910) 4521519.

UNCW PRESENTS LECTURES SERIES Speakers include an award winning novelist and poet, an acclaimed political journalist, a National Book Award winner and social justice activist, and a green business advocate and CEO.Lectures are Mon., 7pm, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium,followed by Q&A and book signing. 9/14: Chris Abani—Stories of Struggle, Stories of Hope: Art, Politics and Human Rights. First imprisoned at age 18 by a Nigerian regime that considered his first novel a threat to national security, professor of creative writing Chris Abani went on to write award-winning novels such as Song for Night, about a West African child soldier who has lost his voice, and Graceland.

Tickets are $9 for the public and free to UNCW students and employees. 962-3500 or 800-7323643.

Classes FULL MOON ART STUDIO FALL CLASSES Full Moon Art Studio Fall Class Registration & Open Studio Ages 5-Adult: 8/15:10am-3pm & 8/22: 10am3pm. 4709 Wrightsville Av. Call 910.599.1894 for more info or visit www.fullmoonart.net.Come drop in and meet award-winning artist/art teacher, Hanna Mathis & see her artwork, browse through photos of her students’ artwork, and enjoy some refreshments.

FINGER PAINTING WORKSHOP Figurative Finger Painting Workshop at Wabi Sabi Warehouse Princess & N. 10th, 8/15, 1-4pm. $25 (includes model fee, support materials and instruction). Master the fine art of figurative finger painting with instructor Bonnie England and break free from restrictive creativity! Learn basic color theory, composition, layering and figure painting techniques while working from a live model. Please bring the following acrylic paints (2 fl.oz. or larger): Cadmium Red, Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow and Cerulean Blue (optional: cobalt blue, cadmium orange, mars black or any of your favorite colors). Dress accordingly! Pre-register by email: bonbonart@ hotmail.com or call 910.352.0236 by 8/10. Class is limited to 15 adults (ages 17 and up).

MEDITATION WORKSHOP Meditation Workshop: Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years there is always new information to learn and experience.

Join me in guided meditations that will allow you to experience the center of your head, run earth & cosmic energy, male/female grounding, find your energy, communicate with your higher self, owning and setting up a room, clearing energy, cords, protection and become familiar with your space and energy system. Duration: 6 classes, once a week, 2hrs per class. $150 (25/class). Classes are 8/18,8/25 and 9/1, 9/8, 6-8pm. 5329 Oleander Dr. Andrew Fritz at fritz.andrew@att.net for more info.

PORTERS NECK YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Teacher Training 2009 with Kersten Mueller RYT500.

Aug 2009- Feb 2010.Yoga Alliance Certified 200-hr.

Vinyasa Training Program. Become living essence of yoga in our 6-mo. intensive yoga teacher training program. Weekend Intensives include a vast array of information in a non-traditional way of learning, hands on assists, anatomy labs, and a group of students to build the foundation of your training.Tuition: $2000, for more info email portersneckyogaspa@yahoo.com or call 910-686-6440 (includes yoga classes @ the

studio). Porters Neck Yoga Reflexology Certification:3 month Certification: 9/18-20, & 10/16-18, 11/13-15 with Monique Mueller, Certified Reflexologist and Instructor. This in depth Reflexology Certification Course is based on the Zollinger’s BodySystems Method of Reflexology. 14-week training designed to provide all the necessary skills and knowledge.

Tuition: $740 ($650 if reg by 8/15). For more info email portersneckyogaspa@yahoo.com or call 910.

ENGLISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am. The ESOL group is sponsored by the Cape Fear Literacy Council and teaches English to Spanish speakers. Arwen Parris: 910-509-1464.

COMMUNITY WELLNESS CLASSES Calm, cook and relaxed. Herbs for anxiety, stress and depression: 8/18, 6:30pm. • Fermentation, 8/25, 6:30pm. Ea. class, $10 • Herbal Preparation Intensive, with hands-on medicine-making, $35, incl. materials.

Students take home tincture, a vinegar and salve. www.meetup.com/wilmington-herbalists.

Clubs/Notices CAPE FEAR GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE Cape Fear Green Building Alliance meeting, 8/12, 6:30pm, at the Balcony on Dock, corner of S. Front and Dock streets.Meeting begins at 7pm. Meet the winners the Green Design Winners of the CFCC Architecture Program, which won the NC Sustainable Building Design Competition. Vendors Present include: Alternative Energy Concepts, Coastal Glass Tinting, Debbie Gomulka Designs, and Sapona Green Building Center. Elaine Jack: (910) 762-1505; elaine. sapona@gmail.com BIRD TREAT EXCHANGE 8/29, 4pm AT Ces Erdman’s House. 325 Brenda Dr. (park across street in church parking lot). Please bring pre-portioned, bird safe, home-made bird treats. We will exchange the goodies at my house and all leave with some great treats! Please bring your recipe so the members are able to make your treats at home.

910-836-4039 OLD BALDY LIGHTHOUSE The Old Baldy Lighthouse will increase its hours of operation between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Through 9/7 the lighthouse and museum will be open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday hours are 9am to 5pm and Sunday hours are 11am to 5pm. www.oldbaldy.org 910-457-7481 CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Wilmington chapter of the Knitting Guild of America holds monthly meetings the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-noon, at UNCW, Bear Hall, Rm 208. Open to all interested in the skill of knitting. We will teach those interested in learning and help current knitters increase their knowledge and skill. Judy Chmielenski: 910-383-0374. www.tkga.com YWCA YWCA Bridge club, Mon: 12:30-3:30pm. Open to all players new to duplicate and those with less than 50 points. Marie Killoran: 452-3057 or Shirley Dail: 799-4287 • Aquatics, adult and kids exercise programs available • Scrabble Club meets Thurs. at 6:30pm, YWCA Bridge Center in Marketplace Mall. Bruce Shuman: 256-9659 or Gary Cleaveland: 458-0752. www.scrabble-assoc.com • Chess Club meets Thurs.at 6:30pm. David Brown: 675-1252 or 343-8002; at the Bridge Center, 41 Market Place Mall. www.wilmingtonchess.com • MommiePreneurs, a network/support group of women entrepreneurs, meet the 1st Wed. of month at YWCA. 2815 S. College Rd; 910-799-6820. www.ywca. org CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB The club meets the third Wed. of each month, Sept. thru June @ 7:30pm UNCW campus in the Cultural Arts Building. www.capefearcameraclub.com orcreativewilmington.com. Jerry Guba: 392-2559.

NANNY NETWORKING Wilmington Nanny Support Group is a free nannynetworking, support and educational group for local in-home child care providers, who meet as needed daily online at: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/WilmingtonNannySupport/ and weekly at Halyburton Park on 17th Street Extension; nannyoncall@yahoo.com or 910-632-9454

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