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news & views .......... 6-7 6 live local: Gwenyfar Rohler pexplores the

Art Soup Presents Acoustic Soup pg. 11 nonprofits are one in a million in our town, and arts lovers can match the same numbers without fail. put the two together, and Art soup is born—serving Wilmington bowlfuls of charity and arts appreciation in all forms. Check out founder steven Gibbs’ latest venture and what that means for Wilmington’s ever-growing calendar.

stay-cation and previews encore’s upcoming Live It Up Locally party, where giveaways to Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Island, downtown Wilmington and Ocean Isle are up for grabs.

7 news of the weird: Chuck Shepherd reports on news of the strange and odd.

artsy smartsy .......... 8-21 8 theater: Shea Carver reviews Guerilla Theatre’s latest production, “Captain Ridiculous”—a show with campy art-house appeal.

photo courtesy of steven Gibbs.

10-11 art: Lauren Hodges interviews Wilmington Art Association’s September artist, Erika Lawrence; Christina Dore interviews

concert tickets

If you’re not already an encore fan on Facebook, you should be! We’re running a contest on encore’s Facebook page that is simply quite awesome. Just head over to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilmington-NC/encore-magazine/62587327524, and leave a comment about your favorite concert experience. Also include which show you would like to go to, and we’ll enter you in our contest to win a pair of tickets to the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. We’ll be randomly selecting the winner from the comments one week prior to concert dates.

Don’t forget to tell your friends, either.

fact or fiction contest

Have a desire to write a weekly fiction or non-fiction piece for encore for a year? Want the chance to showcase your comic-strip brilliance? Welcome to encore’s annual Fact

EDITORIAL: Editor-in-ChiEf: Shea Carver

or Fiction Contest, offering a chance for one creative writer and ‘toonist to showcase their talents in encore for a year—with pay!

Comics entries: ‘Toonists must submit several installments of their black-and-white comics, which can be single-paneled or multipaneled strips (color acceptable). 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.

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. encore will print the series every other week in the paper.

For each category we will choose winning and non-winning entries to feature in our first edition of the 2010 year, so many folks will

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Andrew Zucchino, Carly Yansak, Justin Lacy

AdvErtising sAlEs:

ChiEf Contributors: Adrian Varnam, Gwenyfar Rohler, Anghus Houvou-

John Hitt: Downtown, Carolina Beach

ras, Claude Limoges, Jay Schiller, Lauren Hodges,

Kris Beasley: Wrightsville Beach, N. Wilmington

Tiffanie Gabrielse, Tom Tomorrow, Chuck Shepherd,

Jennifer Barnett: Midtown, Monkey Junction

Christina Dore, The Cranky Foreigner

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new writers, new blogs

Be on the lookout for new writings and blogging each and every day, as encore cafe welcomes a host of new writers, including Carly Yansak and Justin Lacy! Yansak will cover just about everything each week in her “Anything.

Everthing. The World.” blog, while Lacy will be getting the inside sounds from some of the Port City’s best singer/songwriters. Log onto www.encorepub.com/encorecafe to read all about it!

Steven Gibbs about Art Soup.

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

15 film: Read why Anghus completely adores everything about “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.”

16 music: Justin Lacy interviews Stuart McLamb about The Love Language and their many upcoming shows around town this weekend.

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

grub & guzzle .......... 22-26 22 dining feature: Carly Yansak interviews chef Robert Collins about Kornerstone Bistro’s

late-night funnies

“President Obama was in Hollywood for a star-studded fundraiser. They raised a million dollars and converted him to Scientology.”

—Jimmy Kimmel “According to the Wall Street Journal, there is a growing movement among Democrats to replace Joe Biden as VP with Hillary Clinton in 2012. Do you realize that if that happens, for the first time Hillary will be directly under a president.”—Jay Leno “In ‘The Expendables,’ Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger beat up Sylvester Stallone for convincing them to invest in Planet Hollywood.”—Craig Ferguson

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Wanna know what’s in encore for the week each Wednesday it’s published? Listen to Shea Carver on the Penguin 106.7, with Glenn every Wednesday morning at 9:15.

They’ll keep you informed first on what’s happening in the Port City—followed by great music, too.

new Market Menu.

24-26 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! ............ 28-40 28 book preview: Tiffanie Gabrielse interviews Clay Cole about his life through rock ‘n’ roll history as penned in “Sh-Boom!’

29 fact or fiction: Claude Limoges takes us into part 18 of the ongoing fictitious series ‘An Involuntary Intimate.”

30 crossword: Let Stan Newman test your mind with our weekly crossword!

32-39 calendar/’toons/horoscopes/ corkboard: Find out where to go and what to

do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tomorrow and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope and the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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tay-cation.” Since the Great Recession started, stay-cations have become ways to enjoy entertainment without breaking the bank. Consisting of vacations at home rather than away, the outcome positively affects local economies. It makes use of hometown tourism resources, including dining, shopping, attractions and lodging. In our strained economy the idea has gained a lot of traction. Though the catchy name seems new, the idea is not. For 15 years our Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has promoted “Be a Tourist in Your Own Home Town” day, held each March, in an effort to promote local use of our tourism resources.

by: Gwenyfar Rohler Connie Nelson, communications director for the CVB, reports a growing interest among locals in participating in the tourist event. “The reason that we coordinate it every year is so locals can be more familiar with our resources and tell their friends and family when they come visit.”

I myself took advantage of this opportunity last spring and ventured into the Cape Fear Museum for the first time since my school days. Nostalgia aside, it did provide a good opportunity for me to re-familiarize myself with our area’s history and see the museum’s growth over the last decade.

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Operation Salsa Drop is a non-profit organization formed by the owners of Flaming Amy’s Restaurants. Our goal is to sell retail shelf stable versions of three of our most popular salsas and use the proceeds from those sales to fund production and shipping of those same salsas to the brave men and women serving our country in Afghanistan and Iraq. We hope to have the salsa in production by the first of September. We are currently looking for retail establishments interested in selling the OSD salsas.

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for the “Living It Up Locally” contest, which has been running for 12 weeks, highlighting area businesses who support local economic growth. The contest will give away stay-cation packages to downtown Wilm-

and tour our hometown? For that amount of money, we can stay overnight at a local bed and breakfast and enjoy a romantic evening away from responsibility. We can eat at new restaurants, visit a museum,

“Local citizens are really our best tourism ambassadors,” Connie Nelson says. ington, Wrightsville Beach, Topsail Beach and Ocean Isle. It is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the tourism industry along our Cape Fear coast and recognize the work our locals do.

My dear friend Nancy Richardson loves to share the following advice she received from her father when she moved to Chicago: “Spend a month and be a tourist—go to all the museums and see the sights. Once you live there, you say you will make time and never do.” She’s right. The only time we go to the beach is when we have company visiting. Otherwise we are too tired, too busy, or complaining it’s too long a drive!

I asked Nelson if there was any information regarding local-versus-tourist visits to our area’s attractions. “Numbers for the attractions are up, but when we get the numbers they don’t break them down into locals and non-locals,” she responds.

This year it might not be possible financially to fly to Europe and visit art museums.

How about instead allocating $300-plus (a great deal for any vacation—not to mention a fraction of the plane ticket to Europe)

perhaps even go to a theater production or concert. The best part: All that money will be reinvested right here in our community.

Also, the enlightenment in possibly seeing our home town in a whole new light would be worthwhile. What an opportunity!

The party for Living It Up Locally will be a great opportunity to spread the word about enjoying local dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities along our southeastern coast. “Local citizens are really our best tourism ambassadors,” Nelson says.

The contest giveaway takes place at Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road, this Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tons of door prizes, and drink and food specials will be available, as well as the drawing for four staycation winners.

Gwenyfar Rohler is the author of “The Promise of Peanuts: A reall-life fairy tale about a man, a village, and the promise that bound them together.” Available at www.OldBooksonFrontSt. com. All profits go to Full Belly Project, www.

Fullbellyproject.org.

Listen to encore editor Shea Carver dish about the weekly paper on The Morning Chill with Glenn, every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. on The Penguin.

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

Updates The Yaohnanen tribe on the South Pacific island of Tanna believe their true ancestral god is Britain’s Prince Philip (based on photographs of him with the queen during a 1974 visit to Tanna’s mother nation of Vanuatu) and believe he promised he would return for good on his 89th birthday (June 10, 2010). Although the prince has kept in touch, he failed to show up for the grand celebration, but fortunately, Scottish university student Marc Rayner was on the island, working as a volunteer teacher, and stepped in for the prince, which meant that he and not the duke of Edinburgh got to wear the “formal” ceremonial penis sheath appropriate for such special events.

Iconic female beauty in Mauritania (and in a few other African societies, as News of the Weird has reported) regards “rolling layers of fat” as the height of sexiness, according to a July dispatch by Marie Claire magazine, and professional force-feeders earn the equivalent of about $200 each from parents for bulking up their young daughters in boot camps that sometimes serve animal fat as drinks and apply the cattle-thickening drug Oradexon. “The stomach flab should cascade; the thighs should overlap; and the neck should have thick ripples,” said Aminetou Mint Elhacen, the feeding drill sergeant. Some girls rebel, but others embrace their new bodies. Said one, “When I realized the power I had over men, I started to enjoy being fat.”

Though most victims seemed baffled or distressed by the behavior of Sherwin Shayegan, 27, another thought him “completely harmless.”

From time to time (allegedly dating to at least 2006), Shayegan befriends high-school male athletes, questions them as a reporter would, and finally, jumps on their backs and demands “piggyback” rides. No other overtures are made, and the principal complaint about Shayegan, after the shock wears off, seems to be his obnoxiousness. His latest arrest took place in May in Tualatin, Ore., near his earlier haunts in Washington state.

“It’s springtime in Japan, and that means (two) things,” wrote GlobalPost.com in March: penis festivals and vagina festivals. Held annually in several locations (for the last 1,500 years, some say), with the best-known taking place at Komaki City’s Tagata shrine in March, they were initially spiritual as prayers for procreation and crop fertility. However, they have grown into carnivals for tourists and children of all ages. Most Western visitors hardly believe what they’re seeing: huge, parade-float-sized phalluses heavy-lifted through the street and giggling children brandishing toy penises and vaginas (to make offerings of them at local temples).

Recurring themes Another Pampered Pet: Gail Posner (the widow of legendary hostile-takeover executive Victor Posner) died in March in south Florida but left a will that endowed her beloved Chihuahua Conchita (and two other, less-loved dogs) a $3 million

trust fund plus the run of her $8.3 million mansion for their remaining dog years. (After all, Conchita has a style to maintain, including a four-season wardrobe, diamond jewelry and full-time staff.)

Mrs. Posner’s only living child, Bret Carr, who admits he had issues with his mother, is challenging her $26 million-plus will (that left him $1 million), mostly because, he said, Mrs. Posner’s staff and bodyguards suspiciously wound up with the bulk of the riches on the pretense that they would be caring for Conchita.

More British Welfare Spongers: In May, the Daily Mail profiled the Houghtons of Crawley, West Sussex (Lee, 42, and Jane and their five youngest children), who live in free government housing and draw monthly benefits of the equivalent of about $1,600, without doing a bit of work because Lee has a “personality disorder” and daughter Chelsea, 16, has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and needs a caretaker to help with her baby. The Houghtons admit that they spoil their kids at Christmas with lavish gifts, and the reporter noted the presence of four TVs, two Xboxes, three DVD players, mobile phones for everyone, and a computer and laptop. Lee is unpopular with his neighbors, who call the police on him frequently because of his drinking. Said Lee, “If people want to work, good for them. I would if I could....”

News of the Weird has been among those taunting the Scottish over the years for their culinary devotion to haggis (sheep’s stomach, boiled, with liver, heart or lung, accompanied by oatmeal, suet, onions and various “spices”), but the Edinburgh chocolatier Nadia Ellingham recently answered with “haggis chocolates,” which are thankfully meat-free but contain the familiar haggis spices.

More Bad Multitaskers: Driver Bryan Parslow, 19, injured himself and three passengers when he crashed into a tree near Wheatland, N.Y., in May. He was playing “hold your breath” with the others and passed out. And in July, Lora Hunt, 49, was sentenced to 18 months in jail in the crash that killed a woman on a motorcycle in Lake County, Ill., in 2009. Hunt was so preoccupied painting her nails (polish was splashed all over the car’s interior) that she never even moved to apply the brakes before the collision.

On the other hand, Amanda McBride, 29, is such an excellent multitasker that she was able to drive herself to the hospital in Bemidji, Minn., in May while giving birth. (Her husband was in the front seat but, seizure-prone, he does not drive.)

The child emerged just as Amanda pulled into the hospital parking lot. “(H)e just slid out,” she said.

“It really wasn’t bad at all.”

One of the more famous cultural landmarks in Britain’s South Tyneside is an 1890 toilet, “Westoe Netty,” commemorated in a 1972 painting and which remained on display at the Beamish Museum. In March, it was relocated within the building because, as News of the Weird has reported about other museum-display

toilets, a visitor could not resist using it. The toilet will be moved to a nonpublic part of the building and be hooked up to public plumbing.

Face Tattoos Still a Handicap for Criminals: Royce Spottedbird Jr., 23, apparently once thought it cool to have his name tattooed on his neck. However, when he was pulled over in a routine traffic stop in April in Butte, Mont., and feared a warrant might be out on him, he gave the officer a bogus name. When he could not explain what “Royce Spottedbird Jr.” was doing on his neck, he was detained for obstruction of justice and eventually pleaded guilty. (And he was wrong about the warrant.)

News of the Weird has reported on several mothers’ desires to prolong breastfeeding past the culturally normal age, some continuing well after the child’s sixth birthday. The issue flared again in July in Melbourne, Australia, when a 6year-old boy’s birth mother (who had relinquished the child as an infant) used breastfeeding as a strategy to try to wrest him away from the caretakers who had raised him. During sanctioned visitations with the child, the birth mother had pressured the boy to suckle, but he rebelled, and the caretaker obtained a judicial order against further breastfeeding.

Americans continue to agonize over government “giveaways,” but as News of the Weird has noted several times, somehow federal farm subsidies continue unabated even though much of the money no longer goes to cuddly “family farms” but to rich urban industrialists who hardly know a plow from a sow.

In the latest accounting from Environmental Working Group records, the weekly New York Press revealed such “agrarian” handout-seekers as Manhattan billionaires Leonard Lauder and David Rockefeller and Rockefeller’s son Mark. (In fact, for 10 years now, the federal government has handed Mark $54,500 a year not to grow anything on his 5,000 acres in Idaho. According to the Press, Mark never intended to, in that he only bought the land because it was adjacent to the upscale, socialite-hangout South Fork fly-fishing lodge he runs next door.)

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Campy Art-House Appeal: ‘Captain Ridiculous’ provides off-the-beaten-path comedy

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t’s an interesting concept: superheroes who aren’t really super after all. Playwright Chris Bowen tackles the notion in his latest work, “Captain Ridiculous,” an engaging comedy about a hapless superhero and his motley crew of friends who revel in their own daily dramas and sometimes save a city from giant robots. Produced as part of Guerilla Theatre’s latest First Look Series, the show gives audiences a chance to see a locally written play in its rawest form, while the series gives playwrights an opportunity to gain immediate feedback. Judging by Saturday night’s very engaged audience at Browncoat Pub and Theatre, Bowen should be beaming with pride.

The playwright’s characters are almost fully realized, each obtaining quirks weighed

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Tickets: $10 down by real-life episodes of heartache and ego, yet not without self-deprecating comic relief. Of the most beloved is Lab Rat, Captain Ridiculous’ roommate, played by Brendan Leatherman. Suffering from a haphazard mad science experiment that left him half rat-half man— which in turn left him separated from his wife and craving all-things cheese 24/7—Leatherman’s take on the varmint combusts with vulnerability. From his stoned, mopey antics (yes, he’s a rat who smokes a lot of ganja), to his desire to have his own superhero figurine, Lab Rat shines onstage with everyone whom he shares the spotlight. He has a lot of stage time, too, which offers many of the greatest scenes in the play. Though his makeup and facial hair veers far from a professional look, it works for the caliber of his role. After all, a mistake of a species change

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Anna Gamel, as Captain Ridiculous’ girlfriend Molly and sidekick Ridicu-lass, shows resolve and hope to her downtrodden love. Gamel plays Molly with an everyday-girl attitude not necessarily made of go-get-’em stamina. But her transformation into Ridicu-lass gives levity to the role, with every careless whip of her lasso and frenzied, klutzy attempt at saving a city and its citizens. Gamel’s chemistry with Chris Maxie, who plays her beau, Captain Ridiculous, and his layman persona, Jake Carter, leaves something to be desired. To be fair, Maxie exacts a bit of antipathy. It’s not that he doesn’t evolve into his dual role, it just takes more time to get there than it does with his costars.

Humor revolves around the superhero’s panic attacks, brought on from the stress of saving a city from ruin, getting evicted from his apartment and losing his job at a local newspaper. The main issue with Carter/Ridiculous lies in his cowardice. Maxie doesn’t

give enough apathy to the very normal superhuman. He’s too cool and expectant to be playing a confused and unheroic character. Though he soars in the second act, especially in a stoner scene with Lab Rat—which merits much applause thanks to topnotch lighting direction—Maxie could withstand being more dismayed as Carter. His transformation into Captain Ridiculous could also engage in a tad more buffoonery; though, his deep, scratchy voice and costume alone garners heavy laughter. Maybe therein lies the problem: The audience doesn’t get to see enough of Captain Ridiculous in full range throughout the show.

Susan Auten, as reporter Lisa Lewis, provides a good balance of composure when compared to other characters; she’s the only one in the play not haunted by ego. She also gives a solid performance, filled with many one-liners and showing off a capricious side to her acting.

Also laden with comedic acumen’s, Tony Moore’s villainous Mr. Preposterous. Without a doubt, he should get more stage time— especially with Gamel. Together, they circle the best yin-yang onstage. Perhaps cutting a few unneeded side plots to the play—i.e. the therapist scenes (though Denise Chadurjian plays the shrink with brazen efficiency)— could allow more from Tony Moore and Anna Gamel. Their speech-impediment talk never fails to impress.

Overall, “Captain Ridiculous” remains a laugh-out-loud production that keeps the audience engaged through every minute—all 100 of them. Thanks to snippets of very entertaining music (including “The Greatest American Hero” theme song, as well as the show’s own theme song, sung by Wilmington’s very own metal balladeer Anthony Lawson) and absurd characters in secular and otherworldly situations, Chris Bowen’s play comes alive with applaudable enjoyment.

Though it’s not the first play Guerilla Theatre has done regarding comic-book heroes, “Captain Ridiculous” has campy art-house appeal and intrigue. Mainly, it’s just nice to see a play that is locally written and off the beaten path of what normally gets staged in town. Looks like the First Look Series just may be on to something.

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The Second Coming:

September’s feature artist Erika Lawrence exhibits at WAA

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fter her husband passed away, local artist Erika Lawrence didn’t paint for over a year. Facing fresh grief and uncertainty, she took a break from creating her colorful oil paintings and waited in vain for new inspiration. “I just couldn’t connect to anything,� Lawrence says. “When I paint, it is more than an action; I am putting myself on a canvas. It is art from the heart. But for that whole year, I didn’t feel strong enough to work.�

A Hungarian-born artist, Lawrence moved with her family to the United States during the Hungarian Revolution. She refers to her art subjects as “iconic,� using figures from world religions (Buddhism and Christianity, among many others) to inspire her visionary scenes. Her process involves choosing a solid color as a background for each canvas, then gradually allowing faces to present themselves through hours of painting. Since beginning her artistic career, creating a single piece had always proven to be a spiritual experience for Lawrence. Yet, death stripped her, taking an emotional toll on her life that kept her

by: Lauren Hodges

From the Heart Art by Erika Lawrence August 27th, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., free Wilmington Gallery 616-B Castle Street www.erikalawrence.org vibrant studio quiet for months. “I needed something to force me to work,� she says. “Because I wasn’t going to do it myself at that point.�

Lawrence’s career was just on hold, though. Her intense emotions soon found powerful inspiration and motivation in 2010. She decided to put herself in the running to become one of the Wilmington Art Association’s monthly featured artists by submitting a few of her older pieces.

When the WAA chose her to be their September artist, Lawrence focused again on her work.

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“It was only a couple of months until I had to present a whole new collection,� she says. “It was just the push I needed to pick up my brush again.�

With a new mission at hand, color reentered Lawrence’s life—and studio—and

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Upon viewing her newlyminted work, it is clear her pieces do not require a tangible subject to mimic or re-create. The figures in her paintings come from inside her head. As she says, they reveal themselves during the creative process.

Two paintings hang side by side in her living room and illustrate the production. One is a work-in-progress and remains largely shapeless, but with a hint of figure beginning to peek through the colors. The one next to it is almost finished, presenting many faces, textures and movements.

The faces, she says, are therapeutic. Though they seem welcoming and wise, they are actually the results of focused transformation. “Whenever I had a bad emotion or feeling, I would end up painting that face into the canvas,� she says. “It was disturbing to see those faces. I knew that it was coming from somewhere in my life. I didn’t like how it looked, so I would change the face into something positive. Suddenly, the whole mood would change, and it was through my brush.�

As the last few faces begin to peek through the final paintings, Lawrence feels a surge of gratitude for the opportunity to paint again. “I have been introduced to another part of myself through these works,� she says. “I can’t wait for the public to see them.�

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Steven Gibbs’ heats up the arts community once again

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ilmington rattles and booms with explosions of color on all fronts, which is why we at encore happily absorb ourselves in any mixed-media scene we can unearth in Wilmington’s art world.

From covering the newest gallery opening, to poetry slams and readings, to the most recent bands playing around town, to business folk who work to make shows and events happen, we scour the streets for solid talent. Of that ilk: Steven Gibbs.

Many may remember Gibbs, a jack-ofall-trades, from his Bottega Gallery and Art Bar days, which he owned and operated with Bonnie England, one of Wilmington’s renowned artists (and newest owner of art gallery Projekte). Though he sold his way out of the retail space, he sustained a steady relationship with the current Bottega owner Sandy Perotto, coordinating Fourth Friday Gallery Nights in downtown Wilmington. Its purpose remains for galleries and studios to host art receptions, discussions and other events for the public during after-hours every fourth Friday of the month.

Gibbs’ work at Bottega, hosting wine and beer tastings, gave him a seamless transition into his current job with a local beer and wine distributor. Often, he does tastings at many of the local art events. Adding to his long and impressive résumé, Gibbs’ newest project, which has been receiving noteworthy attention, comes in the form of a nonprofit organization, Art Soup.

When asked the origin of Art Soup and what it encompasses, Gibbs succinctly broke down the language to elucidate the core of his organization. “The word ‘soup’ alludes to the fact that we represent and support a conglomeration of art forms, from music to visual to literary to film and everything in between,” he said.

He formed Art Soup with the intent to broaden Wilmington’s art scene to a larger audience, even opening the door to better sponsorships, all the while showcasing local businesses, too. Past events have been held at The Juggling Gypsy and Bottega.

“We have an endless supply of ideas and events to offer,” he said. “Now, we just need time, volunteers and cash flow.

The essential goal: to bring art to the people,” Gibbs said.

In May, Art Soup made its name especially known when the organization put on the first Acoustic Soup event. Showcasing promising musicians in an intimate atmosphere, they offered beer and wine tastings, and raised funds through raffle prizes donated from local businesses. Their mis-

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Acoustic Soup Green Light Lounge • 21 N. Front Street August 28th, 7 p.m.

Featuring art, raffles and live music with Margot in the Nightbox, Bryan Galecki, James Ethan Clark, John B. Clark an D&D Sluggers sion stayed focused and spread to the masses: to educate and promote the performance and appreciation of the arts in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina.

“The Acoustic Soup events are primarily designed as small, informal fund-raising events where we feature a rotating cast of musicians as well as venues,” Gibbs explained. “Ultimately, with these music showcases, we hope to expose Art Soup to the community while offering attendees a nice, solid evening or afternoon of acoustic entertainment, [and] giving local musicians the opportunity to play in a variety of venues amongst a networking group of fellow musicians.”

Gibbs and the Arts Soup board of directors believe in the “raw power of acoustic music,” he noted. Working with a bevy of talented people keeps the focus of the nonprofit in check. This weekend Acoustic Soup will be held at Green Light Lounge, featuring artist booths and a lineup including Margot in the Nightbox, Bryan Galecki, James Ethan Clark, John B. Clark and D&D Sluggers. According to Gibbs, the show will be “particularly incredible, [featuring] a wide range of acts from acousticalternative to Mexican to rock, and somehow, someway, an acoustic set from D&D Sluggers—a local electronic duo [that] promise[s] the use of a melodica.”

Art Soup doesn’t limit itself to Acoustic Soup events only. Just last week, Art Soup hosted an art opening at Tidal Creek Co-Op featuring the works of local artists Elizabeth Bender and Russian native Tatyana Shelley. Coming up, and now in its third year, Art Soup will organize Between the Lines Poetry Festival, slated to take place September 18th at Bottega. They’ve also received the most submissions ever this year, including one from a poet who will travel from Serbia. Plans are being made to be a part of ArtBlast, a new five-day festival promoting the arts in downtown Wilmington, September 8th through 12th. Art Soup will also take on a a smaller project called “ArtBalls,” which creates art vending machines that support Art Soup and

market local artists’ works. Designs to revitalize the Oculi Experimental Film Festival are underway, as are plans to create an art and wine festival called “Swoon,” which celebrates women of art.

Along with promoting and feeding Wilmington’s art scene, Art Soup recently partnered with the New Hanover County school district arts program to assist them in bringing artists into the classroom and help provide additional art supplies as needed.

Future plans include an ongoing schedule of instructional programs in an assortment of artistic genres, all of which will be free and open to the public. Long-term goals include supporting the arts curriculum within our local county schools through material donation, as well as educational pursuits.

“Honestly, we are a pretty small, new organization,” Gibbs noted, “and, as time goes on and we become more acclimated into our community, we anticipate exponential growth with our group, as well as our continual perseverance in the art world.”

As noted, the next Acoustic Soup takes place at Green Light Lounge on Saturday, August 28th at 7 p.m. Gibbs called it “Art Soup’s biggest venture yet.” Readers should make plans to attend, or help volunteer! Artists who wish to submit art work, or businesses that wish to offer raffle prizes or donations can contact Gibbs through info@art-soup or at (910) 620-2047.

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Caffe Phoenix

35 N. Front Street •(910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 4pm Caffe Phoenix is a commission-free gallery space dedicated to supporting local artists with new exhibitions opening monthly.

In July, we welcome Michelle Connolly and her new exhibition of paintings entitled “Archtypes.” All are welcome to attend her opening on Wednesday July 14 at 6pm for complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

In August we will be displaying works by 83 year-old internationally acclaimed abstract colorist Edward Meneeley prints, paintings and photographs have found homes in the Tate Modern, Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other distinguished institutions.

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332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com Crescent Moon has launched our comprehensive Web site, www.crescentmoonnc. com, featuring art from all of our artists. We purposefully designed the site to reflect the vast art glass and metal sculpture that you find everyday at the shop at The Cotton Exchange.

Our goal is to make it easy for our customers to go online to check on the availability of an item for themselves or for gifts. The new site allows our customers to place their orders online, but wait…no putting your credit card out into cyberspace; we call you upon order notification to finalize your order and thank you personally.

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Crescent Moon is located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is free while shopping or dining. Follow us on twitter as CrescentMoonNC or become a fan on our Facebook page!

Hampstead Art Gallery

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

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

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

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

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.

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216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com “Turning Loose” opens on Friday, August 27th at New Elements Gallery, featuring the works of Warren Dennis of Boone and Durham artist Nancy Tuttle May. Dennis, a retired art professor from Appalachian University, is known for his playful and sometimes provocative figurative work. His whimsically distorted figures convey a sense of “dramatic presence” within the human condition of everyday people. May is best known for her mixed media abstractions. Her utilization of color and texture create a visual symphony, and music is often a theme in her work. An opening night reception will be held in conjunction with Fourth Friday Gallery Nights on August 27th from 6 to 9 pm. “Turning Loose” will remain on display through September 18th.

Acknowledged as one of Wilmington’s premier art and craft venues, New Elements offers a wide variety of work by regional and nationally recognized artists. The gallery features original paintings and prints, as well as sculpture, craft, jewelry, and custom framing.

Visitors worldwide make a point of returning to enjoy the distinctive collection of fine art and craft and are frequently impressed by the sheer volume of work available at New Elements, much of which is featured on the gallery’s Web site. The gallery offers art consultation services and is committed to finding unique pieces of art.

pattersonbehn art gallery

511 1/2 Castle Street (910) 251-8886 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm www.pattersonbehn.com pattersonbehn picture framing & design has added an art gallery to their space, featuring several local artists. Currently on display are works by Bob Bryden, Michelle Connolly,

Karen Paden Crouch, Virginia Wright Frierson, Rachel Kastner, Pam Toll and Katherine Wolf Webb. We offer a large selection of works on paper in numerous media. In addition there are many different gift ideas such as hand gilded table top frames and one of a kind keepsake boxes. The gallery offers something for everybody.

Sunset River Marketplace

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

Wilmington Art Association Gallery

616B Castle St. (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org The Wilmington Art Gallery, 616-B Castle Street, invites you to Fourth Friday Gallery Walk on Aug. 27th, featuring Erika Lawrence and her spiritual paintings. Several of the Wilmington Art Association artists are lowering the prices on their artwork for the month of September, so now is the time to pick up an art bargain for yourself or to give as a memorable gift. Remember, to look for our 2011 “Expose Yourself to the Arts” calendar—coming soon!

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ugust 13th, 3 o’clock in the morning: After a midnight screening of the film, a box of Sour Patch Kids and a large Coke, I feel like I have just been beamed into a video game-loving, comic book-inspired cartoon-of-a-world, and I have come out the other side a changed man. “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” is genius! It thrives on inspired chaos and pure, manic energy.

Next day, 9 o’clock in the morning: I crashed pretty hard. It’s amazing the kinds of crests and crashes one experiences when ingesting sugar-coated piles of sour corn syrup, followed by a gallon of caffeine.

Yet, even in my post freak-out, I’m still very much in love with this movie and will see it multiple times.

There are not ways to describe the epic awesomeness of “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World.” Arguably, it’s the single greatest movie ever made in the history of mankind. Is that statement true? Probably not. The truth is: There are so few films I call “art,” mainly because movies are made up of so many independent factors coming together to form something singular. It’s difficult—dare I say, nearly impossible—for any artist in any medium to create a masterpiece. Cinematically, the challenge feels even more insurmountable. Even great films have flaws. “Scott Pilgrim” has none.

No flaws? Is that possible? It is. For the intended audience “Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” is perfect—every subtle video-game reference, every impossibly staged action sequence, every perfect little staged moment. There are those like me who will find this movie to be infallible.

There will also be those who hate this film with every fiber of their being. They will find it loud and intolerable. It will make them feel as if they are watching a seizure filmed in real time, with a soundtrack that sounds like nails on a chalkboard. But, those people, I don’t know them. Nor do I want to.

I want to meet the people who dig this kind of thing. A crazy, inspired love story, featuring wonderfully crafted characters with references to a post-Nintendo time period that many should love. I was already in love with director Edgar Wright. Most know him from his two previous films, “Hot Fuzz” and “Shaun of the Dead.” The truly devoted probably have seen every episode of his British TV series, “Spaced.” Edgar Wright is the kind of filmmaker that defines a generation. He understands timing, pace, reference and character better than any other director working today. Studios should shower him with budgets and let him go wherever his mad mind takes him.

The story centers on Scott Pilgrim, a 22-

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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Starring Michael Cera, Jason Schwartzman and Kieren Culkin

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year-old aspiring human who lives a fairly interesting life in the subculture of Toronto. His band, Sex Bob-omb, is an indie-rock trio of organized noise. His roommate, Walter (the excellent Kieran Culkin), is the dry and sarcastic ying to Scott’s extremely optimistic yang. His world is populated with a number of interesting characters, each one of them drawn from Scott O’Malley’s graphic novels, lovingly recreated with some of the finest young talent working today. Every member of the cast beams onscreen, and everyone warrants a mention. But I work with limited space, so I’ll give mad props to Brandon Routh (“Superman Returns”), Chris Evans (“Fantastic Four”), the beautiful Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Scott’s beloved Ramona Flowers, and Jason Schwartzman (“Rushmore”) as the malevolent villain, Gideon Graves.

Most of the character-love needs to be ladled out to Michael Cera. Critics have been unkind to Cera of late, claiming he’s a onetrick pony who plays the “nebbish geek card” a little too often. Well, he is a marvel as Scott Pilgrim. He’s charismatic, animated and the kind of lovable loser for which we can’t help but root. Scott has fallen for Ramona, and in order to date her he must defeat her seven evil exes. The exes provide a nice round cast

of villains for Scott to battle, each with their own narcissistic twist. Some of the battles are hard fought. Others are won with wit. The fights are handled with equal parts cartoon violence and kung-fu choreography. Say what you will about Michael Cera, but in 2010 he has participated in two of the best films of the

year—the other being the criminally underrated “Youth in Revolt.” The guy has game.

But the gimmicks are just that: gimmicks.

They aren’t what makes the movie great, they just help make it pop. What makes this movie so perfect is the universe that Edgar Wright has created and the fine characters who populate it. I want more of this world, more of these characters. And the mark of a good movie is to leave me wanting more.

“Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World” left me wanting for nothing; yet, it left me hungry for more. This is a work of art that will be loved and loathed—a practically indescribable feast for the eyes and ears.

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Heart to Tell:

The Love Language communicates through multiple shows this week

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ithout hefty aspirations, Raleigh singer-songwriter Stuart McLamb, the voice and lexicon of the The Love Language, came to the Port City. “I actually moved to Wilmington when I was writing the first record,” McLamb tells encore in a phone interview. “I hadn’t even finished all the songs.

I think we had played two or three gigs with the lineup that ended up touring for most of those first couple years. But I moved ‘cause I was tired of Raleigh. I told the band, ‘I’m gonna go out there and write some music and work and make some money.’ That was the whole goal.”

When a budding Love Language played its first Wilmington show, a “multi-media event” with comedy troupe the Superkiiids!, the town got interested. Thus, the band received the push they needed to go back and tackle the Triangle.

“We were born in Raleigh, but we grew our legs in Wilmington,” McLamb informs. “I always think of Wilmington as a big factor in any success that we’ve had. The whole community got behind us.”

Now, two albums and a contract with Merge Records later,The Love Language will return to Wilmington this weekend August 28th and 29th, with not one but three performances: an in-store set at Gravity Records at 3 p.m., and a 9 p.m. show upstairs at the Soapbox, accom-

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The Love Language Saturday, August 28th Soapbox 255 N. Front St. 9 p.m. • $10

Gravity Records • 125-1 S. Kerr Avenue 3 p.m. • free Sunday, August 29th Satellite Lounge • 120 Greenfield St. 8 p.m. panied by Whatever Brains and Gross Ghost, as well as a show on the 29th at 8 p.m. at Satellite Lounge, with The Physics of Meaning and Bibis Ellison. With plans to leave the Gravity Records set impromptu (McLamb thinks it may be fun to do a stripped-down acoustic set), the Soapbox and Satellite sets will feature The Love Language’s current lineup, assembled earlier this year.

“The first lineup was a great thing because there were so many of us,” McLamb says.

“There’d be a lot of parts and two drummers sometimes, with a lot of percussion and my stuff going on. That was amazing! It was definitely a great experience to work with all those people, and we were all great friends. But, at the same time, I started to feel like I had to write

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RIDING SUCCESS: Stuart McLamb of The Love Language is garnering recognition for his band’s latest release, “Libraries” (Merge, July 2010). Hear some of it live this weekend as they play two shows in Wilmingon. Photo by Jason Arthur.

music to fit that many people, and that can be kinda troublesome.”

Still lush enough to realize McLamb’s compositions, the new lineup stays streamlined to a five-piece. It features McLamb’s brother, Jordan, on drums; BJ Burton on guitar; Missy Thangs on keys; and Justin Rodermond on bass.

“The thing I like about the new lineup is it’s just concise,” McLamb says. “And these are also great friends—I never wanted to start a band and just have session musicians or something. In a rehearsal we can get a lot more done because there are less people involved, and we can really hone in on parts and be a lot more efficient.”

Unlike “The Love Language,” a home-recorded album of lo-fi love songs made solely

by McLamb, “Libraries,” released in July, became a collaborative effort thanks to the help of band mate Burton. Burton not only took on the producer role but helped shape the album’s whimsical name. In the example of Outkast’s “Aquemini,” “Libraries” combines Burton’s and McLamb’s zodiac signs: Libra and Aries.

Reflecting on the guitarist’s involvement, McLamb says, “I had a pile of songs but I sort of lost perspective on how to go about making this record, and I was under a lot of pressure being on Merge. I think he saw that I was kind of struggling. I think he knew I was in a spot where I didn’t know exactly which direction I wanted to go.”

Linguistically, McLamb sides with love once again on “Libraries,” as heard on “This Blood is our Own.” He sings, “Waiting to catch that

lightning/for now we’ll wait and see what grows/all we’ve reaped is all that we’ve known/ and now we’re buried together.” His direction of simultaneous hope, blindness and the fading of youth until it’s all too late, until it’s all covered in dirt, punctuates the phrases of The Love Language—a band with a completely applicable name. Love always remains front and center.

“When I look back before this band, I’ve always sort of written from that angle,” McLamb reflects. “A lot of my songs deal with those subjects. It’s usually those themes in life that inspire me to write.”

On “Libraries,” the weight of McLamb’s themes equally carries the tropes of his music and his semantics. “The Wall of Sound” recording method of Phil Spector places the listener in a world of ‘60s R&B, pop and surf rock. Here, McLamb’s voice rarely presents its natural self, but is almost always layered in parts. Long before any lyrical connection establishes itself, warm harmonies and captivating, carefree melodies evoke summer love.

Confinement to one topic of song structure doesn’t concern McLamb. His evolution continues if only from his ambition. “I definitely want to push myself to get away from being boxed in,” he says. “But, I also want to feel comfortable, and I don’t want to try too hard to get away. I wouldn’t rule anything out, but I always try to write from a very real place, and that always depends on what’s going on in my life. But, yeah, if I was happily married and still writing sad love songs, that would probably be bullshit.”

Now touring in support of “Libraries,” catch The Love Language all over Wilmington this weekend. Local audiences will likely show big love for the band. “Wilmington is very much a part of our love language,” McLamb says, “Or, I should say, we’re a part of Wilmington’s.”

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a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNEsDAY, AUgUst 25 DJ tiMe —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington Bangarang w/ lorD walrus & sir nicK BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 MarK HerBert & gaBrielle —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement ZyryaB —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 KaraoKe witH BoB clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 oPen Mic w/ gary allen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 nutt House iMProv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 PossuM creeK —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 raP on tHe river —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

act ii —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 FranKie allen —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794 FortcH (6PM-10PM) —Greg Norman’s; 4930 Hwy 17, N. Myrtle Bch., 843-361-0000 JereMy norris —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 oPen Mic w/ sean gerarD (9PM) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ P. FunK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 JaMes Jarvis & FrienDs (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 BiBis ellison anD tiM BlacK —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 ron ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 ron wilson & roger Davis —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

KaraoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 Dualing Pianos & lee Hauser —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 oPen Mic nigHt —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KaraoKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ Juice —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 eric anD carey B. —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 sai collins —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

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MiKe o’Donnell —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 oPen Mic nigHt —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

DJ Be extreMe KaraoKe —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 DJ greg —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement ron Hasson —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 KaraoKe —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC DJ Dane Britt —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 DJ —Flat Eddie’s; 5400 Oleander Dr., 799-7000 ron Dallas (7PM-10PM) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 toM rHoDes —Front Street Brewery, 9 N. Front St.; 251-1935 acoustic Duo (7-10) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 DJ stretcH —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

oPen Mic w/ gary allen —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 DJ eyecon —Mansion on Market; 6317 Market St., 395-5028 DJ Don’t stoP —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 toP 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 JaMes Jarvis & FrienDs (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ coMPose —Port City Pub, 121 Grace St.; 251-3791 KaraoKe Kong —Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 live Music —Carolina Ale House; 317-c College Rd., 791-9393 KaraoKe w/ DJ steve —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 FaMily KaraoKe —Alfie’s, 2528 Castle Hayne Rd.; 251-5707

Paco stricKlanD —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 susan savia —Cameron Art Museum; 3201 South 17th St., 395-5999 tHe tiM clarK BanD —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 coastal viBrations —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 new FounD glory, tHe wonDer years, leMuria —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 HiP HoP co oP —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 Dirty Mega w/ lorD walrus & sir nicK BlanD —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 sea Pans (on tHe veranDaH terrace) —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 Matt HaM (7PM) —Brixx Pizza; Mayfaire Towne Center, 6801 Main St. 256-9677

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FORTCH (9-12AM) —Harbor Masters, 315 Canal Dr., Carolina Beach; 458-28200 FRANKIE ALLEN —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794 BIG DOG & CATFISH WILLIE —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 GYPSY FIRE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 CLASSY KARAOKE WITH MANDY CLAYTON —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 NUTT STREET OPEN MIC —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 FIREDANCE & DRUMS @ DARK, DJ MIT PSYTRANCE (11PM) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ “MR LEE� —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 OPEN MIC W/ JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ CED —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KARAOKE —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

RADIO FLYER BAND —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434

FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 ROBBIE BERRY —Southpaw Sports Bar, 123 Princess St.;338-1886 DJ TIME —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 DJ STRETCH —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 LATINO NIGHT WITH DJ —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ CED —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 BEACH & SHAG W/ DJ ROCK —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC RON ETHERIDGE & JASON WOOLWINE —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 DJ (HIP HOP/DANCE) —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ ERIC (10PM-2AM) —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC DJ BE DANCE PARTY —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

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JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 PIANO SHOW —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KARAOKE KONG —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 DJ SCOOTER FRESH —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 MELVIN AND SAYER —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 DJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 DJ HOOD —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 KARAOKE W/ DJ VAL —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 DJ —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 TWO CENTS WORTH —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 BMW —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

ROADHOUSE BLUES —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 392-7224 LIVE MUSIC —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 MACHINE GUN —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;2569133 FRANKIE ALLEN —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794 LIVE BAIT —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 OVERTYME —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 THE CASSEROLE —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000 BIBIS ELLISON BAND —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 LYNDSEY BENNETT —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 MASONBORO SOUND —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 JON LINDSAY —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BLIVET, DJ DANE BRITT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

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Tom NooNaN aNd JaNe Houseal —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 live music —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant), 285-8888 HearT liTeral Noise sHow —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 GoaTwHore, Predecessor, Graves of valor, deaTH of aN idol, sTroNG iNTeNTioN —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 ruNdowN, damoNa waiTs (PHoTo) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JeT 22 —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 live music —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 live music —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 reGGae NiGHT w/ selaH dubb (10Pm) —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 Jerry & ray —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 amPfesT: THe bleNd baNd, iN THe sHadows, To make Him kNowN, lumiNosiTy, cHasiNG edeN (7Pm) —The Blend; 5226 S. College Rd. Unit 8, 799-8899 soul Power Posse —Big D’s American Saloon; 6745-B Market St.

JosH braNNoN baNd —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 JasoN marks —Mayfaire Music on the Town, Mayfaire Town Center

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dJ scooTer fresH —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 PiaNo sHow —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 dJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 classy karaoke wiTH maNdy clayToN —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 robbie berry —Smileys Tavern, 723 N. 4th Street; 399-1669 Travis sHallow & frieNds —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 liquid PlaTiNum —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 dJ P. moNey —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 salsa w/ dJ lalo —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 dJ sTreTcH, live Jam wiTH beNNy Hill —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 karaoke wiTH bob clayToN —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880

dJ —Ronnie’s Place, 6745-B Market St.; 228-8056 dJ —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 dJ —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington dJ eric (10Pm-2am) —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC beacH & sHaG w/ dJ rock —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC karaoke —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 Tom ryaN (comediaN) —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 karaoke —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 live music —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 iamHumaN —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 keNNedy Park —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant), 285-8888 THisTle TowN —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 bliNd lemoN PledGe —Buffalo Wild Wings, Monkey Junction; 3

THe wavos —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 leaviNG veNus —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 fraNkie alleN —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794 forTcH (8Pm-11Pm) —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 daNiel ParisH —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212 breNT sTimmel —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 Tom rHodes —Riverfront Farmers’ Market; Water St. Wilmington beNNy Hill —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 mike o’doNNell —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 soul Power Posse, dJ daNe briTT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 kersTeN caPra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 maNray, fracTal farm —Soapbox Basement; 255 N. Front St., 251-8500

THe flu —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 live music —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 acousTic souP —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement Guerilla radio —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 baG of Toys w/ sai colliNs —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 THe love laNGuaGe, wHaTever braiNs, Gross GHosT —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Jerry & ray —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 key lime Pie —Grand Union Pub, 1125 Military Cutoff;2569133 susaN savia —Una Luna, 226 S. Front St, 772-1777 THe HackeNsaw boys —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 da Howlies —Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, 1211 S. Lake Blvd; 458-2000

Sunday, auguSt 29

karaoke —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement susaN savia (12Pm-2Pm) —Havana’s; 1 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, 458-2822

karaoke —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 Jam wiTH beNNy Hill —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 Perry smiTH (bruNcH 12-2) —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 l sHaPe loT (3-7), sTeve Todd & sam melviN (8-12) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 karaoke w/ dJ baTTle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 dJ P. moNey —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 roGer davis (bruNcH) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 dJbe karaoke uGly —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 THe ceNTral Park baNd —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500 sPeNcer rusH —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794 kHNum —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 forTcH (6Pm-10Pm) —Greg Norman’s; 4930 Hwy 17, N. Myrtle Bch., 843-361-0000 JasoN isbell & THe 400 uNiT —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 coNTaGium, NaPalm raid, No Tomorrow, cHildreN of THe rePTile —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

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BeeR PONg TOuRNaMeNT: 1PM sign up; 2PM start - $10/team. 2nd place gets $10, 1st gets the rest!!

108 Walnut Street Phone (910) 762-1704

Tuesday - Shag Night Free Shag Lessons w/ Brad White Beginner 7:30 Intermediate 8:00 Dancing till 11:00 $5 cover $2 Domestics $3 Imports Thursday - Ladies Night Free Line Dance Lessons with Barbara Braak @ 7:30 $2 Coors Light $5 Martini List $5 cover Friday - Salsa Night Begins with Argentine Tango Lessons @ 7:30 $5 cover Salsa Lessons @ 9:30 & DJ Lalo Open till 2:30 $2 Tequila Shots $3 Corona saTurday Salsa @ 9:00 with DJ LaLo $2 Coors Light $3 Dos XX PrivaTe ParTy Booking 910 791-7595

DJ ceD —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 galen on guitar (BruncH) —Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211 SunDay nigHt Fever —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 tHieveS anD villianS, liFe on rePeat, SuMerlin, treaSon at Sea —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JaSon MarKS (2-5PM) —Shell Island Resort, 2700 N. Lumina Ave., 256-8696

MONDAY, AUGUST 30

oPen Mic nigHt —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ eyecon —Mansion on Market; 6317 Market St., 395-5028 DJ Dane Britt —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 Brett JoHnSon’S JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 oPen Mic nigHt —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 oPen Mic nigHt —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 DJ tiMe —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 nicK anDolora —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 MyStery MuSic nite —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 veara, tHe Fear oF Falling, treaSon at Sea —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 oPen Mic W/ Beau —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 oPen Mic nigHt —Port City Pub, 121 Grace St.; 251-3791 DJ ricHterMeiSter —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 JaMeS JarviS & FrienDS (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 oPen Mic WitH viva —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 SPencer ruSH —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31

KaraoKe W/ DJ BiKer roB —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 tHe Dirty MugS —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 BiBiS elliSon anD tHe SPare cHange BanD —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 KaraoKe WitH BoB clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 KaraoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

oPen Mic nigHt —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 Benny Hill —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 ron DallaS (7PM-10PM) —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 JaMeS JarviS & FrienDS (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 Dane Britt KaraoKe —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 nutt HouSe iMProv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 roB ronner —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 tHe Bil KrauSS SHoW —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 live MuSic —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 FreD Flynn —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 long Drive —Dick’s Last Resort, 4700 HWY 17 S.; (843) 272-7794 toP 40 W/ DJ val —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 caPe Fear BlueS JaM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 raDio HayeS anD ecHoPoint21 —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 DJ eyecon —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 DJ “Mr lee” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 KaraoKe Kong —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 root Soul ProJect —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

BiBiS elliSon anD tiM BlacK —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 oPen Mic W/ Sean gerarD (9PM) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 JereMy norriS —Sunset Cafe, 5500 Market St.; 791-1900 oPen Mic W/ gary allen —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 ZyryaB —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269 Bangarang W/ lorD WalruS & Sir nicK BlanD —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 MarK HerBert & gaBrielle —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement DJ P. FunK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 DJ tiMe —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington ron ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ Juice —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWy 17 S., Myrtle BeacH, Sc (843) 272-3000 8/27: Nas & Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Gyptian 8/28: Michael Franti & Spearhead, DJ Funklor 8/29: Deftones (Photo), Baroness 9/2: Thirty Seconds to Mars

THE ORANGE PEEL

101 BiltMore avenue aSHeville, nc (828) 225-5851 8/30: Tegan and Sara

CAT’S CRADLE 300 e. Main St. carrBoro, nc (919) 967-9053 8/25: The Movement 8/27: Paul Thorn

LINCOLN THEATRE 126 e. caBarruS St. raleigH, nc (919) 821-4111 8/26: The Disco Biscuits, MiMOSA 8/27: Cosmic Charlie

KOKA BOOTH AMPH. 8003 regency ParKWay cary, nc (919) 462-2052 9/2: REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar

AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SoutH tryon St. cHarlotte, nc (704) 377-6874 8/27: A.M.M.A.S., Evangel, Bruised But Not Broken, Phucket Underwater 8/28: Scream Bloody Gore Metal Fest: Nemesis, Spine Extraction, Metallic Division, Merzah, Lifecurse, My Undoing, Perpetual Nightmare, Cynonyte 9/2: Tantric, Adema, Echo Code

TWC PAVILION AT WALNUT CREEK 3801 rocK Quarry rD. raleigH, nc (919) 831-6400

ROAD RUNNER MOBILE AMPHITHEATRE 820 HaMilton Street cHarlotte, nc (704) 549-5555 8/25: The Dukes Of September Rhythm Revue 9/1: Anthony Hamilton, Kem, Jaheim, Raheem Devaughn

8/27: Creed, Skillet, Theft 8/28: Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore 8/29: KISS

ALABAMA THEATRE 4750 HWy 17 SoutH n. Myrtle BeacH, Sc (843) 272-1111

RALEIGH AMPHITHEATER AND FESTIVAL SITE 500 SoutH McDoWell St raleigH, nc (919) 831-6400

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER tHe aMerican toBacco DiSt. 123 vivian Street DurHaM, nc (919) 680-2787

8/25: STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) 8/28: The Dukes Of September Rhythm Revue

8/29: Eddie Miles (Salute to Elvis)

8/30: Natalie Merchant

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 Pavilion BlvD. cHarlotte, nc (704) 549-5555 8/27: Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Justin Moore 8/28: KISS 9/1: UPROAR Fest: Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold

FAMILY CIRCLE MAGAZINE STADIUM 161 Seven FarMS Drive cHarleSton, Sc 800-677-2293 8/26: Train

THE FILLMORE CHARLOTTE 820 HaMilton Street cHarlotte, nc (704) 549-5555 8/26: Jonny Lang 8/27: Tears for Fears

eric anD carey B. —El Zarrape Cantina, 103 Lake Park Blvd.; 458-5255 Dualing PianoS & lee HauSer —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KaraoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 KaraoKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 JaMeS JarviS & FrienDS (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KaraoKe WitH BoB clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 nutt HouSe iMProv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 oPen Mic nigHt —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 Paul griMSHaW trio —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647

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A Testament to Local Talent: Rob Collins makes fresh the main ingredient at Kornerstone Bistro

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here’s a place sitting on the outskirts of town, concealed in a hobble of brick façade shops, beneath a carved wooden sign and around wrought-iron tables. Glass doors open up an atmosphere filled with casual elegance: comfortable and romantic, polished and lively. The soft glow of cream, low-hanging lights set off a warm mien, thanks to marble tabletops and dark-wood accents. It’s modern, old countryItaly. And at the helm of its roaring fire, passion heats up every plate, thanks to Kornerstone Bistro chef Robert Collins.

Rumors have been swirling about town of a Kornerstone specialty: Thursday night Market Menus, where the line cooks up a selection of dishes made from the freshest ingredients in town. Every Wednesday morning, Collins grabs his notepad and drives a few minutes north to the Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market, where he picks up staple ingredients for the week, as well as items for Thursday night’s specials. He scribbles, jots and mentally meddles innovative dish ideas. “It’s like a hard drive,” Collins says, “you have to get stuff off it [sometimes] to make room for the other stuff.”

I join him on his walk along the farmers’ market, where regulars wave to him. Some already have orders awaiting him. Even places he doesn’t stop usually garner a respectful nod or two.

“You want to know people who work hard?” he asks me. “Take a look at these people’s hands, their faces—you can tell.”

A cart full of carefully crafted supplies accumulate before it’s time to head back to the store and sort the items—as well as refine the ideas Collins culled on our morning journey. Kornerstone Bistro’s menu takes influence from the seasons. Currently, the menu works with mostly okra, tomatoes,

by: Carly Yansak

COLOR ME PIZZA: Wood fired to golden perfection, two of Kornerstone Bistro’s fresh from the oven, signature pizzas await delivery to their table. Photo by Carly Yansak

eggplants and peppers. This fall, it will highlight ingredients like collards, sweet potatoes and broccoli. And his constant signature? Freshness.

Collins pays attention to every item that goes into his cooking, stocking only what’s in season. His loyalty to the local farmers and his passion for food ensures a taste of pure simplicity. It also concocts another signature: dedication.

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“As soon as you realize how much work goes into it [the ingredients], you really want to take care of it,” Collins says, looking down as he speaks, as if remembering the calloused hands from every farmer we encountered earlier.

With a Mediterranean influence, Kornerstone’s menu touts lighter fare—not the ordinary, heavy, red-sauced Italian usually found in most American-Italian kitchens.

Year-round graces to the plate include fresh vegetables, seafood and grains.

The food carries a different attitude, too. Coming to creation in a 100-percent woodfired fashion, he roasts everything to impress. In fact, Collins speaks of the brick oven as if it is the executive chef. “You couldn’t get the colors you do on our pizza without it!” he informs.

Open for three and a half years, and owned by Robert Pickens, a 20-year veteran to the chef profession, Kornerstone not only promotes local farmers, they hope to sustain and educate future generations on all positive aspects of eating local. Their accolades prove it. Most recently, Kornerstone entered a “Best Dish in North Carolina” competition, the Official Restaurant Competition of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. In the casual dining category, Kornerstone placed second in the state with their Dogwood Farms’ duck and pork confit roulade.

“I think we might be one of the best kept secrets in town,” boasts Matt Rancourt, one of the general managers. “I see the fresh herbs that we put into the food, I know how much care goes into the sauces, and I wonder, Why aren’t more people pouring in here?”

Completing the menu further is the full bar. There is no shortage of chances to exemplify the taste of a dish, thanks to their

selection of 60 wines, 24 beers and a full liquor cabinet. On any day of the week, a different drink special can satisfy a thrifty thirst.

Three friends and I return the following Thursday to taste the Market Menu. We each order a specialty item and eat through them with slow, calculated bites, tasting each thoroughly. The plate of warm, softdough bread appears to be accompanied by a plate of pesto. We break, spread and taste. It’s not pesto—it’s fresh “pure”-éed spinach. I must say: Until now, I never tasted spinach true to its simple form.

My cup of tomato basil soup also holds secrets of delicacy; it’s creamy and bursting with flavorful slight lumps of tomato, offering made-to-order flavor. Enhancing it are recently picked tomatoes and the basil’s fragrant anise and citrus notes. Its texture swims in bold taste.

When the entrées arrive, the duck appears braised, served with fig chutney and sweet potatoes that have been whipped into a creamy, orange cloud. Chevre goat cheese seems to be the trick ingredient, and the side item accentuates a perfect texture, thanks to crumbles of bacon bits.

Next comes the wood-fired pizza. This is more than cheese, sauce and pepperoni. It’s a compilation of ingredients that keep emerging layer after layer. Each bite brings out a new flavor, and I feel as if I can taste each tomato, pepper and drop of olive oil that has been sacrificed for my palate.

Though not on the Market Menu, we also taste the whole-wheat pasta, tossed in a garlic cream sauce among sun-dried tomatoes, chicken and mushrooms. It has just the right balance of heavy and light, and a slight touch of seasoning. It can be found any day of the week on the Kornerstone menu, and it’s just as delectable as any meal. Last, but not anywhere close to least: the cheesecake. The rich balance of sweet and savory gives it an opulent flavor.

The crust remains flaky, the center, softmelting sweet-tart bliss.

I look around the table. Our dopey, content grins remind me of something Collins said earlier: “Once you get the taste of it, nothing else tastes the same.”

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e d i u g g n dini AMERICAN BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass.

Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10pm Open until 1am Monday through Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com.

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

CHRIS’ COSMIC KITCHEN CosmicKitchenOnline.com Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Destination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service. Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday 7am-4pm & 5pm-9pm. Sunday Brunch 9-2. Closed Monday. Take-out calls welcome, 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @ CosmicKitchen.

C.G. DAWGS For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. Thursday-Saturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am.

To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

FLAT EDDIE’S Are you ready to eddie? FLAT eddie’s upbeat, modern dining room & bar makes eddie’s the new “it” place to dine in Wilmington for New American Cuisine. Why FLAT eddie’s? Their signature flatbreads! These flavorful creations start with scratch-made dough, stretched thin and piled high with ingredients like roma tomatoes, succulent shrimp and luxurious cheeses.

All sandwiches and burgers are under $8 and their entrees are unique and bold. FLAT eddie’s bar serves up $2 and $3 beer and cocktail specials daily. Private dining area available.

Large groups welcome. Family-style meals to go available. FlatEddiesRestaurant.com. 5400 Oleander Drive, Wilmington . (910) 799.7000.

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

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

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

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

Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-3558.

THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines.

The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a 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. 138 South Front Street • (910) 251-0433

PINE VALLEY MARKET Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop. 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 ingre-

dients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. Mon.Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday.

3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD.

MELLOW MUSHROOM 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, (910) 452-3773.

TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs are family owned with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces. Dogs include Smithfield (beef & pork), Southern Dog, Sabrett (all beef), Northern Dog, Carolina Packers Pork Dog (smoked sausage), Oscar Mayer 98% Fat Free Dogs (turkey) and Light Life Veggie Dog (soy). Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open six days including Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm-9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. Open at 11am on Sat.; South Howe St. in Southport, 457-7017; 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, 458-5778. Catering cart available all year from $300. (910) 297-8416.

ASIAN BIG THAI AND BIG THAI TWO Now with two convenient locations to serve you, Big Thai features authentic Thai cuisine in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Their delectable menu includes items such as Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews, Roasted Duck in Red Curry, and several options for vegetarians and vegans. And don’t forget to try their famous Coconut Cake, made fresh in-house. You won’t regret it. Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the

Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch MF, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sunday. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588): Lunch M-F 11-2:30, Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Sunday 5-9.

DOUBLE HAPPINESS Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. Now under new management, the restaurant will serve flavorful dishes, prepared by the cultural richness of authentic China. Serving items like traditional dim sum and gourmet home-style cooking, Double Happiness is still dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of their cooking. Their friendly staff will always go the extra mile to help diners enjoy their experience. Beer and wine is served for lunch and dinner, and Double Happiness is open Monday through Saturday, from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm; closed Sundays. 4403 Wrighstville Avenue; (910) 313-1088.

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 47pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. 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

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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), (910) 251-9229. Indochinewilmington. com.

EURO FUSION PRESS 102 Espresso. Panini. Martini.

Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also

enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 7am – close and Sunday brunch from 10am til 2pm. Takeout calls welcome. 399-4438. Press102.com.

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

Voted “Best French Restaurant” three years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

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italian eddie romanelli’s Eddie Romanelli’s is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 16oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. RomanellisRestaurant.com. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland.

(910) 383.1885.

GiorGio’s italian restaurant Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-akind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten. With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-away-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most

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discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! www. giorgios-restaurant.com. 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

slice of life “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington. 251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff Rd., next to PT’s! (910) 256-2229 www.grabslice.com.

Jamaican 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, 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) 3992867.

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latin american san Juan cafe San Juan Cafe offers the finest authentic Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. Our laidback bar is the perfect spot to relax, watch surfing movies and listen to the music of the islands, while our candle-lit dining room creates a great atmosphere to bring a date for a romantic evening. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela to name a few, we have something for everyone! Tues-Sat, 11am2:30pm and 5pm-10pm; Sun., 11am-4pm brunch. Closed Mondays. 3314 Wrightsville Avenue (910) 790-8661.

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

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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 Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: MondayFriday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331; 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. Located at 5329 Oleander Drive, (910) 7992667; www.tidalcreek.coop.

seafood docK street oYster Bar Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street.

You’ll have a great time eating in our “Bohemian-Chic” atmosphere, where you’ll feel just as comfortable in flip flops as you would in a business suit. ! Located at 12 Dock St in downtown Wilmington. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. (910) 762-2827 www.dockstreetoysterbar.net.

east at tHe BlocKade runner Hotel The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Friday evening plus a spectacular Sunday brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. We offer live entertainment on Saturday evening and Sunday brunch. Our 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; (910) 392-6313.

oceanic Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside.

Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. OceanicRestaurant.com. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551

sPorts Bar carolina ale House Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant is home to over 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. Carolina Ale House serves its full menu from 11a – 2a daily. CarolinaAleHouse.com. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

Hell’s KitcHen This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style reubens, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular. Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, weekly trivia and Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. M-Sat 11am until late, open Sundays, noon. 118 Princess St, (910) 7634133. www.hellskitchenbar.com

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Sh-Boom! Sh-Boom!

A page-turner through rock ‘n’ roll history

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laced against the wall on an antique table within my family’s theater room is a monster of a machine: a 1970’s record player and reel-to-reel system. Since my brother and I were small, the oversized, retro white headphones, turn table and records have been strictly off limits. If a single knob was turned beyond a particular point, if one Beatles or Neil Diamond record was out of alignment on the table, we would suffer the consequences. Despite being in my late 20s, my brother in his 30s, we’re still forbidden to touch it. However, last week I had to go near it.

I had to reach for it. I had to describe this behemoth to the legendary TV host and disc jockey Clay Cole. Hopefully, my visiting brother will keep his mouth shut.

by: Tiffanie Gabrielse

Sh-Boom!

The Explosion of Rock ‘n’ Roll (1953-1968)

by Clay Cole Morgan James Publishing $21.95 Best known for his television dance phenomenon that started the rock ‘n‘ roll movement, “The Clay Cole Show,” which aired in New York City from 1959 to 1968, Cole’s life relegates more praise than TV screen-time.

Considered the port of disembarkment at the core of rock ‘n’ roll, Cole remains modest

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about his role on American pop culture.

The first to introduce TV audiences to stand-up comedians Richard Pryor and George Carlin, as well as debut the addicting and stimulating sound of The Rolling Stones, Cole views his career as someone who merely helped new, young people with talent. In his point of view, he put people on TV who deserved to be heard or seen. Their happiness and chance for success was his reward. While Cole admits that his bones now tell him to slow down, his mind still races to the musical beat that made America jump, jive and wale in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Today, 50 years after his last broadcast, Cole has written an indispensable pop-culture memoir of the early years of rock, perfectly titled, “Sh-Boom: The Explosion of Rock ‘n’ Roll (1953-1968).” Published by Morgan James, “Sh-Boom!” gleams with true accounts of Cole’s life in the early, star-studded music business. It goes through filming live television and the inner workings of an industry that epitomizes innocence and youth. It is more than a must read for those who once upon a time bought a 45, LP or owned a transistor radio. “Sh-Boom!” is for anyone who loves music.

“This book took me four years to complete,” Cole reminisces, “but it was the most fun four years I’ve ever had. The first day I got my computer, I Googled my name. The results took me to a blog that asked, ‘What ever happened to Clay Cole?’ Someone by the name of ‘Dave’ responded, ‘I think he died.’ Suddenly, I thought, I better do something! Even though I never considered my time on TV anything significant, the more I began to write, the more I realized, my God! I was in the middle of a movement! I lived through an incredible time!

I want it to be in an incredible book!”

During Cole’s conversation with me, his sizzling personality shone, as he let loose through bellowing lyrics of yesteryear. Exhilarated by his days of yore, “Sh-Boom” continues captivating

audiences. “You don’t have to watch my show or know who I am to enjoy ‘Sh-Boom!’,” he advises, “but if you’re curious about live television, about Top 40 radio, if you want to know how rock ‘n’ roll fought its way to the charts kicking and screaming, my book will take you back to that time.”

“Sh-Boom” reminds readers how insane it is to think about anyone knowing a world before rock ‘n’ roll, specifically those born after 1960. It shows how far we have come from the days of folk. More so, it titillates the “then versus now”—now, providing opportunity for any and everyone, regardless of true musical talent (uh, um, “American Idol”). Today, everyone with money can call themselves artists, sit within a recording studio and slur their brains out.

“My day, the age of innocence, won’t come back, ever,” Cole notes. “Music plays such an important part of our memories. It’s important I say this in encore because you remind me of the Village Voice—a must read magazine I use to read when I was in New York that lets you know who’s hot and who’s not. In my day, Johnny Mathis was hot, and I remember him playing when I was parked up in Giraffe Hill. There, you could go for a good long-neck. It was a simple kind-of ‘Father Knows Best’ lifestyle. It was the idealistic fantasy of the American family. There’s a longing that can only be relived through that period. But, in my book, maybe I can take you there again. Maybe I can get you to remember like I do.”

“Sh-Boom!” provides more than the timeline of one man’s wonderful journey from Ohio to New York. Its invaluable and has distinctive form, and it lives and breathes history page after page. To own it, visit ww.claycoleshow. com, or order it through local book stores, Two Sister’s Bookery and Pomegranate Books.

An Involuntary Intimate, Part 18: What the fire took

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ne evening, months after Chad’s funeral, George came home from his job managing a burger joint and found two police officers sitting in the living room with his father. His dad was barefoot and in his undershirt, yet, not the least uncomposed. Jack was joking with the officers, asking them if they were sure he couldn’t get them a Coke or some coffee, maybe a nice cold Heineken. He threw out a chummy “Hey, George!” when George entered the room, as if he would slap him on the back and take him out to throw a few once the officers left.

Floored internally by his father’s display, George headed straight for his room and closed the door. Later that evening, his door opened, and there stood Jack, quietly passing carbonation through his nose and surveying his son’s room.

“So clean in here, it looks like a fucking morgue.”

George turned off his stereo. “What do you want?”

Jack leaned against the door jamb and hunted with his eyes. He pointed at George’s line-up of model Corvettes.

“Lemme see the blue one.”

George frowned, then duly retrieved the little car. As he put it in his father’s hands, he smelled funks off the man that were nowhere in his memory. The big, freckled hands minutely jittered as Jack turned the car over and over, hunting. George stood watching, heart skipping, waiting for a piece to break off. He snuck a glance up at his father’s eyes. How chaotic the surrounding skin had grown with folds and skin tags, and a luminescent pliability that rendered the whole of Jack nothing if not easy to knock over. George figured his car had become something Jack could knock over.

He reached out and grasped the car. Jack readily released it.

“What do you want?” George repeated.

Jack stared at George’s neck and shoulders, made it to the chin, then pulled away and padded down the hall into his bedroom. * * * Where George and Sal sat talking about the past, the owner of the restaurant, who was dark and frail as a starling, switched off the “open” sign and settled into a corner to work on the books.

Over 30 miles away, Marilyn Fincannon fell asleep beside her African violets, her nearly empty glass of gin in one hand and

by: Claude Limoges in the other a cigarette burning.

As he poured cold tea and stirred in sugar, George glanced at Sal. “Did Chad say anything to you?”

“As in, ‘Goodbye, I’m going to kill myself’?” With her fork Sal herded chilis to the center of her plate.

George shrugged. “Anything.”

“He said, ‘I’m sick of this high-tide shit.’”

George held up his tea and smiled. “To my brother. May he have found the perfect wave.”

He downed the tea in one gulp, Sal following suit.

George rubbed his hands together. “It’s late. Time to get you home.”

Sal gazed off. “He’d swoop into the surf as if he were scooping the entire ocean under him, and each stroke so easily glided him past the breakers and out to swell. Some days nobody would ever have guessed he’d been born on land.”

George cocked his head and considered Sal, her finger circling the top of her tea cup.

She caught his look and smiled. “I’ve known for years. All we talked about was waves, but he didn’t need to say it.” She shrugged. “How my luck runs. If they’re not gay, they’re married or worse. What’s your story?”

“I’m going out for a smoke.”

Sal picked up her purse. “I’m ready.”

On the way back to Sal’s they silently mulled over the past. When he parked in front of her house, she turned to him.

“Maybe I’ll see you at my funeral.”

“We’ll keep in touch.”

“No, we won’t. You got what you wanted. Does knowing do any good?”

George played with the odometer knob.

He shook his head.

Sal got out, turned around and leaned back in. “Do you love somebody?”

George tapped the odometer. “Yes.” “No, George. You can’t. You’ve never let anybody in.” Sal slammed the door and entered her house while George at last reached for his cigarettes.

As he took a drag and drove off, he mimicked her, “You never let anybody in.” Then he thought of the lineup Sal had let into her life, her bed, her heart, until her words meant nothing. How embarrassing to remember his ancient desire for Sal Mastropietro. But she was, in fact, the most minor end of a long line of totems smashed that evening,

beginning with his father, of whom he could safely say nothing. His brother was hardly easier. George toyed with the idea of hunting down a man named “Leonard,” just to see what he would say about Chad. But whatever Leonard said, Leonard’s Chad would not—could not—sound like the brother George thought he had known. He might as well listen to a stranger described on the news: “He was liked by everyone.

Always smiling. He’ll be missed.” * * * In a heartbeat the Black River could have put out the fire that destroyed the house.

All that water just a stone’s throw away, and yet, in less than an hour, not a drop

mattered. The smallest details—a cigarette burning, an alarm battery dead—and the bog of smoke piled up, dancing in and out of sleeping nostrils, steeping. The curtain caught, the fire crept—window, sofa, throw—no one heard.

Flames were leaping out of the attic by the time 911 got dialed.

George almost forgot to stop the car before he leapt out, sprinted past the fire trucks and demanded that his mother was out of that house. As he struggled to break free from those who held him back, he tried to make a pact with fire that if only it spared his mother then it could have him. Once the neighbors at last released him, George lay down before the ruins and wished to die.

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Events WELCOME BACK UNCW 8/25: Involvement Carnival, 10am-2pm. Nearly 4,000 students will congregate on the Campus Commons, near the Clock Tower. Participants check out more than 225 activities and booths to learn about volunteer, job, organization and entertainment opportunities at UNCW and in the community. This is a visually active event with great interview opportunities.

• 8/25: Military Reception, 3:30-5pm, Burney Center: Student veterans, faculty, staff and military leaders will mingle at this get-together designed to ease the college transition for current and former military members. Interviews with veterans and military leaders will be available. Complete schedule: www. uncw.edu/stuaff/activities/welcome.htm CAROLINA BEACH FIREWORKS The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce this year’s schedule for the Fireworks by the Sea series. Live music at Boardwalk Gazebo at 6:30pm leading up to the fireworks at 9pm: 8/26, 9/2, Fri. 9/3 Labor Day Weekend.

K&M NETWORKING 8/26, 11:45am-2pm, (latest) at Harold W. Wells & Son. 5 N. 3rd St., Wilmington. Metered parking and parking garage are available. Light lunch provided.

Other events in Leland, Southport, Ocean Isle Beach,

and North Myrtle Beach. First two events free for new attendees; $6 otherwise. Facebook us: K and M Speed Networking. Fun, productive environment to build relationships and grow your business. RSVP to Kerry.Kasotsky@yahoo.com. Bring lots of biz cards and door prizes!

ACROSS THE CANVAS CHAUTAUQUA The First Annual Across the Canvas Chautauqua, 8/27-28. Coastline Conference and Event Center on the Cape Fear River, feat. performances by Bill Chott, Todd Johnson, Catherine Sewell, Guy Walker, Jon Raven, Brooklin Green, Lee Venters, Clyde E Bryan, Elaine Bromka, Dean Pyles, Alex Pyles, and The Elite Combat Martial Arts Team PVT. An outlet for aspiring talents of all ages, actors, artist, writers, producers, directors, dancers, models, photographers, musicians, comedians, and all those who have chosen to reach for their endless dreams with a stroke of a pen or a melody of colors cast across a blank surface. Full schedule: http:// acrossthecanvas.com/eventschautauqua.html.

Tickets: Jeremy Blessing,(952) 212-7874 TIDAL CREEK EVENTS Events taking place at Tidal Creek Co-op off Oleander Dr. www.tidalcreek.coop or (910) 799-2667. Schedule: Fri., 9/3: Alive at Five, 5pm. Live music by Stonewalls and a free beer / wine tasting. Tidal Creek Lawn. • Sun, 9/26, 4pm, Tidal Creek Annual Meeting. Welcome our new board members and hear updates on the state

of the co-op.• Fri., 10/1, Alive at Five, 5pm, Last Alive at Five of the season! Tidal Creek Lawn ARTS BLAST Inaugural ARTblast Festival: 9/8-12, feat. a host of musical, theatrical, and dance performances, as well as art, literary and film events, staged at various downtown venues. Events conists of 9th Annual Downtown Wilmington ArtWalk & Parade (9/11, 10am-5pm), feat. local and regional artists displaying their works along Front Street, as well as The Grand Procession of Peculiar Pets on Sat., 1:30pm, during the ArtWalk (corner of S. Front St. and Orange St.), making its way north along Front Street. This year’s parade theme is “peculiar pets.” Participants are invited to make their costumes in advance during four free costume-making events: 8/27 at Art Box (255 N. Front St., 2nd floor, 6pm-8pm); 9/2 at Wilmington Children’s Museum (116 Orange St., 3-5pm), 9/4 at Riverfront Farmers Market (Water & Market sts., 9am-11am); and 9/4 at Projekte Gallery (523 S.3rd Street, 4pm-6pm). Workshops include art supplies.

Participants may also create costumes using their own supplies. • Also taking place during fest: Cape Fear Playhouse’s “Shadowlands” (Thurs.-Sun.); Front Street Brewery’s Beam Room “Murder on the High Seas,” (Thurs.); Nutt Street Comedy Room’s The Nutt House” (Wed.) & “Quarter Life Crisis Comedy Tour” (Fri.-Sat.), and Opera House Theatre Co’s “The Secret Garden” (Thurs.-Sun.). DanceBlast (Fri.) consists of a Contra Dance (Sat.) at the Hannah Block Historic

USO/Community Arts Center, and live music will be featured, incl. Bellamy Mansion jazz (Fri.), The Soapbox Laundro-Lounge concerts (Fri.-Sat.), as well as other restaurant and nightlife venues. Film screenings will take place at Thalian Hall (Wed.) and The Beam Room (Wed.). Art galleries with special events include: Projekte (Thurs.), Opera Room Bar & Gallery (Thurs.), Bottega Gallery (Fri.), and New Hanover County Public Library (Sat.). Art Blast and the Downtown Wilmington ArtWalk & Parade are presented by Downtown Business Alliance (DBA), Do It Downtown, and CoolWilmington.Com Productions.

Complete schedule: www.artblastwilmington.com.

LELAND UNDER THE LIGHTS Leland Under the Lights 7th annual Car Show and Cruise-In, Sat., 9/18, 5-10pm, rain or shine. Brunswick Forest, Route 17 (5 minutes south of Wilmington).

Exhibit spaces assigned and marked by noon, Sat., 9/18. Exhibits must be set up and vehicles removed by 2:30pm. Vendors must exhibit until close of the show. Spaces appx: 10’ x 10’, 10’ x 20’. Vendors mustprovide all displays, tables, tents, chairs, etc.

Limited space for food vendors. Exhibit space fee payable to: North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, $25/10’ x 10’ space. Online registrations: www. nbchamberofcommerce.com. Sponsorships also needed for the event!

UNCW PRESENTS UNCW Presents proudly announces its 2010/11 season of performances and lectures, Sept-Apr., at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. Subscriptions/tickets on sale now through Kenan Box Office (962-3500) and online at www.etix.com. Mon., 9/20: An Evening with Colin Beavan, author of No Impact Man and this year’s UNCW Common Reading book, a yearlong experiment, when he and his wife attempted to buy nothing, waste nothing and reduce their carbon footprint to zero • Wed., 9/22: Jazz guitarist Lionel Loueke displays his distinctive blend of jazz and West African harmonies and rhythm, inspired from playing music during his childhood in the West African country of Benin. www.uncw.edu/presents.

Season tickets: $40 for non-UNCW students; $29 for UNCW students; $88 for UNCW employees and alumni and senior citizens; and $107 for all others.

Choose-Your-Own-Serie also available: $4 off the public ticket price for ticket purchases to at least three different performances at Kenan Auditorium.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmers’ Market on Sat., 8am-1pm.

Remains open every Saturday (except October 2 Riverfest) through 12/18, 8am-1pm, downtown.

Features local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products offered include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts, and more. N. Water St. (between Market & Princess streets). • Pine Valley Market’s Farm Fresh Saturdays: 5/22, and every Sat., from June-August.

A local farmer from Clinton will have a variety of local and regional produce. Castle Hayne farm flowers, too. www.pinevalleymarket.com, 3520 S College Rd. • Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market on Wed., 8am-1pm.

Everything is locally grown or made: in-season fruits and vegetables, plants, cut flowers, eggs, cheese and mroe! Through 12/15, rain or shine. 10200 U.S. 17, a mile from the I-40 bypass.(910) 686-9518ext.

26. • Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market, Monday, 8am-1pm, through 9/6, feat. vendors of local produce, shrimp and seafood, etc. • Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market open every Saturday, 8am-1pm, feat. over 40 vendors, 75/25 farmers to arts and craft vendors, selling everything from produce to flowers, jewelry to photography.

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HARLEM ALL STARS BASKETBALL GAME Wilmington’s hometown hero, Meadowlark Lemon, is returning to his home city with Meadowlark Lemon’s Harlem All Stars basketball games, 7pm,

Where can you listen to live bands on 4 stages, eat great food, peruse arts & crafts and custom cars, visit gardens, attend a skate board competition, watch fireworks, entertain the kids, run the river, go on a treasure hunt and get invaded by Pirates?

at Riverfest, of course!

OCTOBER 2nd and 3rd, 2010 on the waterfront in Downtown Wilmington

Adventure Zone Gospel Stage Kidz Zone Waitersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wine Race TNT Freestyle Motorcross Skateboard Tournament Wakeboard Competition Film Festival Pirate Flotilla and more!

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8/27-28, at CFCC’s Schwartz Center. Feat. Hollywood Brown and Pee Wee Harrison competing against two opposing teams: Friday’s game against area high schools, CFCC, UNCW and the Sea Dawgs basketball coaches. Saturday’s game is against crew members of the USS GRAVELY (Naval Destroyer set to be commissioned in Wilmington, 11/20) including Commander Douglas Kunzman. Portion of the proceeds from the establish scholarships, which include the cost for books, to student athletes at Cape Fear Community College. Tickets: globetrotterlegends.eventbrite.com for $30 or $40 at the door. Courtside seats: $150. (910) 350-1211 or info@mccoll-associates.com.

Charity/Fund-raisers ACOUSTIC SOUP See cover story page 11.

BOW-WOW LUAU AND CAT’S MEOW Bow Wow Luau & Cat’s Meow FUN-Raiser, benefiting Adopt-An-Angel Rescue, 7pm, Sat., 8/28. Banks Channel Pub and Grille, Wrightsville Beach, w/music entertainment by The Imitations (beach, motown, 50’s,60’s, & 70’s music) and silent auction. To benefit Adopt-An-Angel Animal Rescue. Tickets: $25, www. adoptanangelrescue.com.

WILMINGTON JUICE AND JAZZ Easter Seals UCP presentsWilmington Juice and Jazz, Fri. 8/30, 7-10pm. City Club at de Rosset, 23 S. 2nd St. Benefits critical programs and services for children and adults with disabilities. This upscale wine tasting will feature live jazzmusic by Michael PelzSherman (MPS) Trip, known for their sophisticated jazz treatments of tunes from old standards to contemporary pop. Tickets: $50, available at http:// juiceandjazz.eventbrite.com/ or London Williamson, (910) 790-5921 x103.

COMMUNITY DAY Volunteer Wetlands Planting and Community Clean Water Day, 9/2, 10am-2pm. Rain date: Fri., 9/3. Bradley Creek Elementary School, 6211 Greenville Loop Rd. Volunteers are needed to install native plants, mulch and sod in and around the two new stormwater wetlands at Bradley Creek

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Elementary School in Wilmington. Come out and help the NC Coastal Federation, students, teachers and community members plant two stormwater wetlands their school, and learn about how you can help protect your local creek. Projects designed to help reduce polluted stormwater run-off and clean up the water quality in nearby Hewletts Creek. Information will be available about our local creeks, how to construct backyard rain gardens and cost share programs in the area. Open to the public and suitable for ages 8 and up. Ted Wilgis: 910-509-2838 or tedw@nccoast.org.

BLOCKADE RUNNER RESORT Sun., 8/29: Two unique family-friendly events take place at the Blockade Runner Resort (275 Waynick Blvd.). 12th Annual Castles & Scoops, 2pm, features signature sandsculpting competition. Contestants build amazing sandcastles that are judged on originality and creativity of a theme or concept; artistic execution of a theme or concept; and use of natural resources. Families, businesses, civic groups, and individuals participate to raise money for The Children’s Museum of Wilmington.

Registration: noon-2pm, Blockade Runner Resort.

Family reg./sand plot: $50 for non-members; $35 museum members and includes four free Luna Pops. Competition takes place 2-4pm, , with winners announced at 4:15pm. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington: 910-254-3534, ext. 132.

Regi. form: www.playwilmington.org. • Lumina Daze follows at 5pm when visitors turn back the hands of time and relive Wrightsville Beach of the 1930s through 1960s, when famous musicians performed at the legendary Lumina Pavilion, an island landmark for 68 years until 1973. Live music provided by Buddy Skipper and the Jetty Jumpers (beach/shag music) and the Wilmington Big Band.

Dancing, traditional children’s and old-time beach games, vintage photographs, food and drink.

Outdoor movie screening will feature short movies under the light of a full moon. Silent auction and raffle to benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History features fine art, services and specialties from local businesses. $12 advance, $15 day of; children 6-18, $5; 5 and under, free. 910-256-2569 or wbmuseum@bizec.rr.com. www.wbmuseum. com/LuminaDaze.com.

EPICUREAN EVENING 4th annual Wilmington Epicurean evening! The Methodist Home for Children will hold its annual Epicurean Evening, a black-tie event feat. 28 of the Port City’s leading chefs and epicureans on Thurs., 9/9. Keynote speakers will include Wilmington Mayor Bill and Coach Jerry Wainwright of UNCW. Chefs will compete in several categories, including best entrée, best dessert and best presentation, as well as battle for the coveted “Best in Show Copper Kettle.” Creations judged by a panel of celebrity “Food Fanciers,” including Mayor Bill Saffo, food critic Liz Biro of the Wilmington Star-News, WECT General Manager Gary McNair and former basketball coach Jerry Wainwright of the University of North Carolina at

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extensive charity surf camp schedule. 2010 schedule of 18 outreach events, budgeted at over $50,000, fundraising is critical to the continued success of Ocean Cure. Indo Jax and Ocean Cure will announce teams through newsletter on 8/15. Sign up at jack@ indojaxsurfschool.com.

HISTORICAL WILMINGTON’S 5K HWF5K Run/Mile Walk for Preservation, Thurs., 9/16, 6:30pm. Brand new course, run along Wilmington’s Riverwalk! Start/finish on Nutt St. in front of the Coastline Convention Center. Runner/Walker: $25 ($30 day of race). Team - Minimum of 5: $20 per person. Aimee: (910) 762-2511 THE SECRET GARDEN TOUR Secret Garden Tour feat. 15 gardens, large and small, in restored mansions and small cottages with lush landscaping, water features, mown lawns, small nooks and hidden crannies. From the downtown area to hidden gardens in the historic Westbrook-Ardmore district, 9/17-18, 10am4pm. Tickets, which are good both days: $15 (before 9/13) and $18 after . Ticket is map with directions to all the gardens. www.hslcf.org, or tickets available at Transplanted Garden, House of Wine and Cheese in Leland, Curb Appeal in Southport, Barnes & Noble, Lou’s Flower Patch and A Proper Garden. 910 762-0492

Nothing bids adieu to summer better than the Wilmington Children’s Museum’s annual Castles and Scoops contest.

The sand-castle-building showdown features the mastermind creativity of families, organizations and businesses who participate in all-things architecturally sand! To register, download a form at playwilmington.org. Cost ranges between $35-$50, and each group gets a LunaPop with their registration fee. Takes place at Blockade Runner.

Wilmington. Frances Weller of WECT News will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies and honorary chairwoman.

Individual tickets:$100. Corporate tables of 10: $1,000. Brian Freskos: (919) 522-6354 PENNIES 4 PINS Pennies 4 Pins is the upcoming Ocean Cure (a nonprofit charity dediated to providing surfing camp for children facing a broad range of challenges) fundraising event, Sun., 9/19. The bowling fundraiser will feature teams of bowlers bowling for pledges to raise money for Ocean Cure and their

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, rain or shine event, 9/18, 9am: Men, women and children will put on their high heel shoes and take to the streets of Wilmington to protest sexual and gender violence in our community and show their solidarity with victims, an event that benefits the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. Educators, students, law enforcement officers, elected and appointed officials, members of the faith based community, fathers, brothers, and uncles are encouraged to participate. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a community and family event and women and children are encouraged to walk. Men are encouraged to wear high heels but it is not required for participation. Many men choose to wear a pair of their wife’s or daughters shoes around their neck.

Check-in starting at 8:30am at Elijah’s Riverside Deck.

Walkers are encouraged to register so they will receive a shirt, but they are welcome to register the day of

daddycabineers@aol.com NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM Every week at Nutt St: Tues. and Wed. Improv with the “Nutt House” troupe ($5 cover and $1 Front St draft beer);Thurs. Open Mic Stand-up; Fri. and Sat.: Nationally Touring Comedians, see p. 25. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 910-520-5520

Music/Concerts

the event. $25 or $15 for students. Prizes awarded for the most money raised (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) and several raffle items! walkamileinhershoes.org.

Theatre/Auditions BROWN COAT PUB AND THEATRE “Captain Ridiculous,” page 8. • “Sides,” every Mon in Aug. Wilmington’s only live sitcom returns to Browncoat at 9pm, beginning 9/16. Weekly comedy series by Tony Moore and Richard Davis. Tix: $5 • PCP Talent Search, Weds., 8-10pm. Looking for dancers, spoken wordsmiths, hip-hop and R&B performers, comedy and more. Download entry form: portcitypromoters.shutterfly.com/talentsearch. (910) 763-4138. • Thursday Night Live, 10pm. Brand new sketch comedy show featuring the talented members of Pineapple Shaped Lamps, $5. 111 Grace St., www. guerillatheatre.com or 910-341-0001 MYSTERY ON THE HIGH SEAS Porch Theatre Company & Front Street Brewery presents “Mystery on the High Seas” dinner theater.

Mutiny, mayhem, dancing, all the grub you can handle.

Sunny Skyzies has done everything she can to keep her struggling travel agency afloat, and now she’s promoting an exclusive cruise package traveling to Playa del Ventosa—but there is no such beach!

Runs Thurs. Aug/Sept, 6:30pm at Front St. Brewery.

9 N. Front St. $35. Menu: fresh summer salad, Jerk chicken w/pineapple salsa and chimmichuri flank steak, calypso black beans and rice, and Key Lime mousse. 910-232-6611. porchtheatre.com SHADOWLANDS Big Dawg Productions presents “Shadowlands,” an extraordinary love story based on the life of C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia. Lifelong bachelor “Jack” Lewis is comfortable in his convictions about God and His plan, but when he meets American divorcee Joy Gresham, he finds himself re-examining his notions of life, love, faith and his place in the world.

Cape Fear Playhouse, 613 Castle St, 9/2-5, 9-12, 1619, Thurs-Sat, 8pm; Sun., 3pm. Tickets: $18 general

admission, $15 for students, seniors and military.

Thursday performances are $10. 910-341-7228 WILLY WONKA JR. “Willy Wonka Jr.” will be staged at the Pine Valley Baptist Church on Shipyard Blvd. in Wilminton. Show dates and times: Fri., 9/13 at 6:30pm and Sat., 9/14 , 10am and 4pm. $5 Tickets availalbe at church after 9/2. exciting family-friendly musical theater event features over 60 talented local actors, ages 4 - 14 and is being produced by Kathy Snow Productions.

OPERA HOUSE SEASON 25th Anniversary Season. Main Stage of Thalian Hall.

“The Secret Garden”: Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman. Music by Lucy Simon. Based on the novel

by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 9/1-5, 10-12 and 17-19.

After the death of her parents in India, 11-year-old Mary Lennox is sent to Yorkshire to live with her embittered, reclusive uncle Archibald. Still lost in mourning his wife, Lily, after ten years, Archibald has little interest in his new charge. Lonely and bored, Mary sets about discovering the secrets of the house, from the walled and locked garden to the crying that haunts the manor late at night. All performances at 8pm, except for Sun. matinees, 3pm.

Comedy CABINEER’S PROMOTIONS Labor Day Comedy Show and ‘70’s Party, feat. Jay Smoot and Steve Wannermaker. 9/5, 10pm-midnight.

Free refreshments, BYOB. After party, midnight until.

I.L.A. Hall. 1305 S. 5th St.. Tickets through 8/29: $10; $15 in adv or $20 day of show. Available at Johnson’s Groceries, Turning Heads Beauty Salon and Quality Cuz. • Wilmington’s Most Wanted Comedians Part 2, Comedians Nick Lewis, Grave Digger and host Greg Travis, along with opening act. 9/11, 10pmmidnight, 111 Castle St. Dance after-show. Early bird tickets through 9/6, $10; $15 in adv. or $20 day of the show. Available at Johnson’s Groceries, Turning Heads Beauty Salon, Wilmington Sportsmen Club and Quality Cuz. Rina McKinney, (910) 200-3683.

encore’s Cultural Calendar deadline is every Thursday at noon. Events are posted at least two weeks out, if space permits.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA On Thurs. evenings, 8/26 and 9/2, auditions held for new and returning members of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and for the Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings. 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 in grades 6th-8th, and qualified 4th and 5th grades with consultation.

Applications, audition music and membership guidelines: www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or (910) 791-9262. Students notified of audition location and specifics following receipt of an application. Required audition music available for downloading (selected scales as specified with the audition music and also sight-reading). Junior Strings auditions generally last 5-10 min, include minutes short piece of student’s choice, G and D two octave major scales, and sight reading. Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings rehearse Thurs. evenings, Sept., and perform several times during the 2010-2011 season. Tuition: $100/semester for Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Tuition for Wilmington Symphony Junior Strings: $50/semester. Scholarships may be granted to qualifying students. wilmingtonsymphony.org MUSIC ON THE TOWN Mayfaire Music on the Town returns for its 2010 season. Bring coolers (beer/wine is welcome), picnic baskets, chairs, friends and family to start the weekend off right! Chick-Fil-A will be at the concerts every Friday for an easy pick-me up dinner. Plus, Jumpin Party Rentals will be out with three moon bounce castles, cotton candy and snow cones for the kids (for a small fee). Fee parking and dogs are welcome! Schedule: 8/27: Jason Marks Band (country) • 9/3: Soul Power Posse (funk, R&B, rock) KURE BEACH SUMMER CONCERTS On 2nd/4th Fri. in Aug., The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce proudly brings you the 2010 Free Summer Concert Series featuring: 8/27, Blind Lemon Pledge (Blues/Classic Rock). Concerts take place at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area in Kure Beach. No ticket rqd.; parking free. Concerts at 6:30pm. Chamber: (910) 458-8434.

PERFORMING ARTIST NIGHT Every Fri., 6-9pm, at Boardwalk Gazebo or Beach Stage Gazebo in Carolina Beach. Calling all performing artists who would like play. Bring tip/donation jars, open to all ages. Shannon Eileen: (910) 471-1961.

CAROLINA VOCAL ARTS ENSEMBLE Carolina Vocal Arts Ensemble is finalizing its 2010-11 concert series. Two concerts are planned for Dec (“A Classical Christmas”) and in spring (“Brahms Requim”). Additional singers needed in all vocal sections.Director Steve Field: 910-523-2974.

practicas(followed by 7-8:30pm practicas at Doris and Jack’s house. Ellen: eb18781@hotmail.com WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB 9/3, Tony & Diane, Am. Legion, Post 10; 9/10, DJ Robert Clemmons, Am. Legion, Post 10. Music, 811pm. Kathleen: 232-3315. www.wilmingtonsingles. blogspot.com. Members $8; guests $10.

CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Tuesday Night Contra Dances every 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30-9:30pm at 5th Ave United Methodist Church, 409 South 5th Ave. in Downtown Wilmington. Admission is $3; offers live band and caller, dress casually, family atmosphere with contemporary American Folk Dance.

Singles and couples are invited to come. Date are: 9/14, 28. Phoebe Hood: 270-3363.

NORAK CONTEMPORARY MODERN DANCE Auditions for the NORAK Contemporary & Modern Dance Company. Criteria: Dancers must perform a routine in their own style, and routine must be 1 1/2 minutes long or longer. Dancers must be able to follow a piece of choreography, then perform the piece taught to them. Sat., 9/18, 10am-2pm. The Community Arts Center, 201 Second St. CONTRA TEMPO UNCW feat. an educational and community residency with acclaimed Latin dance company, Contra Tempo for two weeks, 9/20–10/2. Feat. live performances, master classes, free Salsa workshops, films, lectures and an in-school artist residency at Bradley Creek Elementary School. Los Angeles-based dance company fuses Salsa, Afro-Cuban, West African and hip-hop to create an invigorating blend of physically intense and politically astute dance-theater. Ensemble has a passionate commitment to educational outreach, all for free during UNCW residency.

Performance: Sat., 10/2, at Kenan Auditorium, feat. three critically acclaimed Contra-Tempo works, as well as a new work by students from New Hanover County schools. www.uncw.edu/arts. Courtney Reilly: 910-962-2082 or reillyce@uncw.edu.

CAROLINA LOUNGE DANCE LESSONS Tues.: Shag Night. Free Shag Lessons with Brad White. Beginner 7:30pm, Intermediate 8pm. Dancing till 11pm. $5 cover. • Thurs.: Ladies Night. Free Line Dance Lessons with Barbara Braak 7:30pm.

5 cover. • Fri.: Salsa Night. Begins with Argentine Tango Lessons, 7:30pm. $5 cover. Salsa Lessons, 9:30pm & DJ Lalo. Open till 2:30am. • Sat.: Salsa w/DJ LaLo, free, 9pm till close. Carolina Lounge, 910 791-7595.

BALLROOM DANCESPORT LESSONS New Beginner Ballroom Classes. Several Sept start dates. Enrolling now for Sept Lessons. Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa & more. Friday Night Dance Club: every Friday 7:30-10:30. Free Intro Lesson with admission $7, $5/ students with id. Less than 1 mile from UNCW. 4523 Franklin Ave, Singles/Couples.

Across rom Cinema Dr, corner of Kerr & Franklin.

BallroomDanceSportNC.com. 910 799-2001 BELLYDANCE CLASSES Bellydance classes held Thurs. evenings, 6:307:30pm at the Firehouse Pilates Studio. Marie: 910620-3566 or divyawaters@yahoo.com 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

JAZZ AT THE MANSION Cape Fear Jazz Society and Bellamy Mansion presents jazz concerts once a month at 5th and Market streets. 9/10: Galen and Lisa. $12 for nonmembers, $8 for members. Bring blankets and chairs. Food and beverages sold on premise; donations welcome.

(910) 251-3700.

BABS MCDANCE NEW SCHEDULE 7-8pm • Basic Shag: Tues. 6-7pm • Night Club Two Step: Tues. 7-8pm • Basic Salsa: Tues. 7-8pm • Progressing Salsa: Tues. 8-9:30pm • Swing & Lindy: Wed. 6-7pm • Cha Cha: Wed. 7-8pm • Mambo: Wed. 8-9:30pm • Waltz: Thursdays 6-7pm • Progressing Shag: Thurs. 7-8pm • Foxtrot: Thurs. 7-8pm • Argentine Tango: Thurs. 8-9:30pm. Check out full schedule at babsmcdance.com.

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TANGO WILMINGTON Tango Wilmington: Fri. Practicas: Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn, 5001 Market St., 7:30-9:30pm $5 includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30pm • Second Sat. Milongas: Ballroom DanceSport, 4523 Franklin Ave., 8pm lesson, 9-1 dancing, $10 • 4-Wk. Intermediate Tango Course, Ballroom DanceSport, Sun. 9/12, 10/10, 12/14, 2-3:30, $40 for the set + evening

32 CEREMONIES “32 Ceremonies: A Retrospective by Sammie Nicely,” contemporary folk art that reflects the ceremonies of African Daspora cultures in America, the Caribbean and Asia. 8/26-9/24. Reception: Thurs., 9/26, 5-7pm, in The Art Gallery: in the Cultural Arts Building at UNCW, 601 South College Ave. Carlton Wilkinson: 910-962-7958 or wilkinsonc@uncw.edu • Next

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exhibition: No Boundaries Group Show, 9/3011/5.

FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2010, 6-9pm on the fourth Friday of each month: 8/27, 9/24. No admission. All ages. Several downtown galleries, studios and art spaces will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. The Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Includes opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities; www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com.

COASTAL VIEWS Coastal Views hangs at WHQR Gallery, w/opening reception, 6-9pm, 8/27, as part of Fourth Friday Gallery Night. Meet artists Libby Cullen (photographer) and Sue Sneddon (painter) and enjoy complimentary wine and light refreshments. All work is available for sale and a portion of the sale price benefits WHQR. This combined exhibit of photographs and paintings explores the wonderful differences and similarities of the two mediums. (910) 343-1640 or whqr.org.

ARTISTS AND TEACHERS 8/29: Artists and Teachers is an exhibition that brings together ceramic work by 7 local art teachers. The exhibition is organized by Hiroshi Sueyoshi and will be on view at the Clay Studio in the Pancoe Art Education Center at the Cameron Art Museum.

The exhibition consists of ceramic work by Arron Wilcox and Vicky Smith of UNCW, Geoff Calabrese of Cape Fear Community College, Alan Boyd of Laney High School, Joseph Cunliffe of Ashley High School, Hope Hunt of Haggard High School and Sara Scott of New Hanover High School. Contact Ashley Standera, (910)395-5999 x1005 or astandera@ cameronartmuseum.com.

PROJEKTE All-star cast of artists showcasing 2D and 3D art in “The Creative Coalition: Projekte’s Inaugural Exhibit.” Participating artists include Ben Billingsley,

Kate Cathey, Michelle Connolly, MJ Cunningham, Bonnie England, Darren Mulvenna, Abby Spangel Perry, Colleen Ringrose, Dixon Stetler, Pamela Toll and Gayle Tustin.Artwork on exhibit through 9/4. • Drum circle, Fri., 9/3, w/ Cheick Sissoko. No cost; donation appreciated. 910-398-1701 • Call to Artists: Arts Blast Juried Art Exhibit focuses on talented Wilmington artists, so any subject and/or theme is acceptable. Artists encouraged to submit 1-5 .jpeg images of 2D work in any medium for consideration.

Requirements: must be at least 16 years old, work must be original and recent, within past six months, must reside within 100 mi. of Wilmington, any theme/ subject is acceptable. Deadline: 9/11, 5pm. Winners receive recognition, ribbons and prizes. Takes place: 9/8-12, w/ opening reception on 9/9, 6-9pm. Projekte, 523 S. 3rd St. Bonnie England: 910-352-0236 and theprojekte@gmail.com.

621N4TH William Fridrich, who has worked in graphic design, visual art, sculpture, and photography, presents a show built of pieces from his recent past. Inspired by the Dada and Surrealist movements , including Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Joseph Cornell.

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304 or 866-663-2699. http://621n4th.com THRIVE STUDIOS ThriveStudios presents: “The Rude Dudes Show,” a crude celebration of non-censorship, with a focus on vulgarities, profanities, nudes and the darker side of things. Some material may not be appropriate for children or the faint of heart, seriously. www.

RudeDudesWithNews.com. Thrive: 6622 Gordon Road, unit N. thrivestudios@gmail.com.

ART WORKSHOPS Drawing and painting workshops w/Lois DeWitt.

Individual tutoring available: $25/2-hour session. loislight@bellsouth.net. Workshops: $20. Schedule: Paint From A Photo, Tues., 3-5pm. Bring your favorite photo or printed image, learn basic painting skills to turn it into your own beautiful painting! • Watercolor, Wed., 11am-1pm. Wet and dry brush, expressive brushstroke, light and shadow washes, spray and

splash! Learn watercolor basics or refresh your painting skills. • Drawing, Wed., 3-5pm, or Sat., 11am-1pm. Line, shading, composition and how to draw what you see. Learn the basics or refresh your drawing skills. • Acrylic Painting, Sat., 3-5pm. Color mixing, brushwork, gradations, light and shadow.

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CB FIRST FRIDAY ARTIST RECEPTIONS CB First Friday Art Receptions, 9/3: The Upstairs Gallery’ at Le Soleil, 5-7pm, 112 Cape Fear Blvd.

Sept. featured artists: CBdecor, (Christina Quinn, David Veloric, Bryan Doane and CBboards). Home décor show, with a mixture of paintings, photos, ceramics, and mixed media, a reflection of costal living. • 7-8pm—reception at Surf House, 604 N. Lake Park Blvd. cbboards@yahoo.com or Jenny Gilbert, 910-458-2786.

2010 BACK DOOR KITCHEN TOUR Residents of Old Wilmington (ROW) is pleased to announce the unveiling of an original painting by James Davis, created especially for 2010 Back Door Kitchen Tour. This is the fifth year for the popular kitchen tour, 10/2. Unveiling takes place Fri., 8/27, Chandler’s Wharf, corner of Water and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington, 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served. Event coincides with the monthly Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, held downtown. Free to the public. Raffle tickets will be sold at $5 ea, and winning ticket will be drawn at end of tour on 10/2.

Tour tickets available at $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Painting on display at River to Sea Gallery, 225 S. Water St. in Chandler’s Wharf during mo. of Sept.

OUTWARD AND WITHIN Art Soup and Tidal Creek Coop present “Outward & Within,” new works from Elizabeth Bender and Tatyana Kulida Shelley. An art exhibition of landscapes and watercolors. Hangs through 10/31. 5329 Oleander Dr., Suite 204. 910-799-2667. Steven Gibbs 910620-2047.

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Sports/Recreation HALYBURTON NATURE PROGRAMS Free, pre-reg rqd. 4099 S. 17th St. 10-341-0075 or www.halyburtonpark.com. Ages 16 and up • Backyard Birding and Feeding, 8/28, 9:30-11am.

Each season invites new visitors to your backyard.

Some remain all year round, while others migrate great distances. Join a park naturalist into the world of birds and discover what tasty treats and feeders will attract these fantastic creatures each season.

Discover how you could build your own backyard bird oasis. Age 10 and up. $3/participant • Snake and Turtle Feeding: 8/25. 4-4:30pm. Enjoy a brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and a turtle will be fed during the demonstration. Age: 3 and up. $1/participant. • Beaufort NC Museum and Wild Horse and Shelling Tour Safari, 8/27, 8am-6pm. $40. Trip is for the adventurous and spirited souls. Enjoy part of the day outdoors while on the Shackleford Wild Horse and Shelling Safari (11/2 mile walk). Includes a guided tour of Shacklebord Island to see wild horses up close and personal. After the tour you will be directed to one of the best shelling beaches in NC.Lunch at a nearby restaurant. After lunch we will have a self-guided tour of the NC Maritime Museum. 341-7253 to register.

TOURS AND CRUISES Cape Fear Birding Tours w/Captain Joe Abbate. See varied birds of the Cape Fear Region (Waterbirds of Masonboro Island., Red-Breasted Merganser and more), and learn about salt marsh ecology. Hour and a half trip aboard Shamrock. • Wrightsville Beach Sunset Cruises—waterways and salt marshes of Wrightsville Beach. Learn local history and culture aboard a 22 passenger catamaran. Cruises depart Blockade Runner Hotel dock, 6:30pm. RSVP: 910200-4002 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Wrightsville Beach Shag Lessons, beginner and intermediate on Sun. in the Fran Russ Rec Center at Wrightsville Beach Park. No partner needed. • Bridge II Lessons, Thurs, 9:30am-11:30am, 9/910/7 • Bridge Intermediate II Lessons: Thurs., noon2pm, 9/9-10/7. Meets in the Fran Russ Rec Center.

Pre-reg req • Tennis Lessons. All ages; classes meet Mon/Wed at Tennis Courts at Wrightsville Beach Park. • Yoga. Tue/Wed at 6:30pm. Classes meet in the Fran Russ Rec Center • Power Yoga on the Beach: Mon/Wed, 7-8am. • Pilates for beginners, Tues/Thurs, 7:30-8:15am. • Pilates 50/50: Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:15-11:15am. • Beginner Pilates: Tues/Thurs. 7:30-8:15am. • Low Impact Aerobics. Mon/Wed/Fri. 8-9am and 9-10am. • Tone & Stretch. Tues/Thurs. 8:30-9:15 am. • Boot Camp Tues/Thurs. 6-7am. • Ladies’ Single Tennis Ladder and Men’s Single Tennis Ladder: through 9/3.

Wrightsville Beach residents $20 / Non-residents $25. • Adult Men’s Flag Football registry open; games begin 9/12. • Cape Fear Cotillion—lessons in ballroom and popular dance along with etiquette and social skills! Thurs afternoons, 9/16-10/14, ages 3-6, or 9/16-10/21, ages 7-12. Meets in the Fran Russ Recreation Center. Pre-reg rqd on all classes! (910) 256-7925.

Film FRONT STREET FILM NIGHT Free of charge, meet filmmakers, support the local film community and enjoy 1/2-price apps. 8/25, “TEX: Vampire Hunter (short)”—In the Old West, a vampire-hunting gunslinger must confront his ex-lover, the leader of a coven of vampire prostitutes. “Eat Me: A Zombie Musical (feature)”—The 7th Circle of Hell is for those who commit violence against art. They drive across the heartland to a midnight rave where death awaits, disguised as a cheese sandwich. Part rock opera, part political satire, part absurd comedy and part head trip. • 9/1, “Half Empty” DVD release party—a crazy indie about two guys who meet in a bar and fast learn to hate each other passionately. www.halfemptymovie.com Chris Andrews: (910)251-1935 or citybuddha@hotmail. com. www.frontstreetfilmnight.com CINEMATIQUE WHQR’s Cinematique takes place every week,

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Mon.-Wed., 7:30pm, at Thalian Hall. Tickets: $7; etix.com or at box office. 8/25: Please Give • 9/68: Micmacs • 9/13-15, Winter’s Bone • Special screening of hilarious documentary, Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, in Archives Theatre, 9/20-24, 7:30pm. whqr.org.

LUMINA THEATRE MOVIES All screenings at Lumina Theater, UNCW. Times and admission varies per show. • Sat., 8/28, Hot Tub Time Machine—A group of middle age men who are down on their luck decide to relive their glory days at the Kodiac Ski Resort. After a long night of partying in a hot tub, the men wake up in 1986 looking like their younger selves and with the ability to relive moments of their lives. R. 8pm, free w/UNCW ID; $4 nonstudents.

FREE MOVIES AT THE LAKE Every Sunday night in the summer, the Carolina Beach Lake Park comes alive with activity as families from all areas bring their lawn chairs and blankets and spend an evening together under the stars watching some of the best hit movies around: 8/29: Classic Night – “Two Hours in the Dark,” a Frank Capra Documentary, followed Capra’s classic film “Mr. Deeds goes to Town” • 9/5: Up. Each week, the Chamber also be hosts a food drive benefiting a local charity. Free and open to the public. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy and other popular concessions are available at reasonable prices.

SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES Showing at Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St., 8pm, free admission. 8/29: Trembling Before G-d. • 9/5: The Black Heart Procession: Tropics of Love CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL 16th annual Cucalorus Film Festival passes are on sale, $75-$300. Festival takes place 11/11-14, welcoming 1,000s of filmmakers and film fans from all over the world, for screenings, workshops and social events. Core venues include: Thalian Hall, City Stage Theater and Jengo’s Playhouse. Final schedule released in early October. • Cucalorus is also looking for a resident artist to develop and lead hands-on filmmaking workshop for elementary students that will result in a 30-sec. short film or commercial. Artist also participates in Globar Perspectives, a prograph of shorts for high-school students and Kids-a-lorus. Apply w/workshop proposal, previous film work with youth and a drawing of children in the future. Submissions sent: Cucalorus Film Festival, Outreach Resident Artist, 815 Princess St., Wilm, NC 28401. Stipend and housing included. Deadline: 9/20. (910) 3435995. www.cucalorus.org.

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DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS DivorceCare is a 13-wk. Christian-based workshop for kids aged 6-12 years of age to find healing from their parents’ separation or divorce.

At the weekly DC4Kids meetings, kids make friends with other kids who understand what it feels like when parents get divorced. Meetings combine games, crafts, activites, music and DVD dramas to create a fun atmosphere where children can feel comfortable and accepted. First meeting, Tues., 9/14, 6:30pm, St.Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15th and Market Sss. A program for adults runs concurrently. Pre-reg: 910-762-9693 or www. divorcecare4kids.org.

KIDS FILM SUBMISSIONS WANTED 16thannual Cucalorus Film Festivalneeds films of all genres made by kids and for kids under the age of 18.

Selected film’s will screen at KIDS-A-LORUS, a short film block taking place during the festival 11/10-14.

Films must be 7 minutes or shorter. Entries are free and should include a dvd copy of the film and a list of the title, runtime, description of film, director’s age, name and contact information. Submissions must be postmarked by Fri., 10/1, and mailed to: Cucalorus Film Festival c/o KIDS-A-LORUS, 815 Princess St., Wilmington, NC 28401

Classes/Workshops NATURAL THERAPIES INSTITUTE All classes take place at Natural Therapies Institute, 219 Racine Dr., A-1. Schedule: Wilmington Professional Group: Professional networking,

w/Jeffrey Schwartz; Wed., 8/25, 6-8pm. • 2012 Forum: Interactive discussion group, w/Laura Parker; Thurs., 8/26, 7-8:30pm. • Private Readings w/Dr. Norma Milanovich; Fri., 8/27, 5-9pm. • Secret Teachings of the Master Workshop w/Dr. Norma Milanovich; Sat. and Sun., 8/28-29, 9am-5pm. • Working with Your Chakras: Interactive class w/Pat Vlach; Tues., 8/31, 6:30-8:30pm. (910) 791-0751. www.NaturalTherapiesInstitute.com REJUVENATING CLEANSING PROGRAM Rejuvenating 7-Day Fall Cleanse/Detox Program!

Free teleseminar on Thurs., 8/26, 7pm. Learn more on how a natural whole foods detox in September can help you enter the fall season w/ renewed energy and jumpstart your metabolism! Lynne Young to register, and for “call in” details: 910-270-2307 or lyoungwellness@charter.net MT. PILGRIM WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Women of Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 7500 Carolina Beach Rd, will host their Women’s Conference titled “I Am My Sister’s Keeper,” 8:30am12:30pm, Sat. 8/28 and 11:00am, 8/29. Theme is derived from Ruth 1:16, “Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God.” Registration, w/continental breakfast at 8:30am, 8/28. Sessions at 9:15am. Pre-reg. requested, but not required. Casual attire on Sat.; theme colors are pink and white. Six dynamic speakers: Pastor Rev. Patricia Freeman, Bethel AME Church, Leland, N.C.; Elder Linda Rawley and Dr. Virginia Adams, Union Missionary Baptist Church, Wilmington; Minister Addie Bonsignore, Global River Church, Wilmington; and Ms. Marquita Brown, Port City Community Church, Wilmington; Hon. Phyllis Gorham, Superior Court Judge and Minister from Global River Church, will be the keynote speaker at 11am, Sun., 8/29. Conference concludes w/ enlightenment and renewal fellowship brunch. Door prizes. Ann Freeman: 910-452-3818 or wbingy@ aol.com.

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course feat. Dr. Tim Tyson, historian and acclaimed author of “Blood Done Sign My Name”; music w/ Mary D. Williams, Afro-American historian studies performer and gospel vocalist; and both panel and facilitated group discussions. Course promotes healing, encourages commitment to social justice, deepens sense of civic engagement, and creates opportunity to improve race relations. Music, poetry, documents, stories and opportunities for discussion.

9/9-11/4, 6:30pm at Williston Middle School, 401 S. 10th St. wilmingtoninblackandwhite.org or (910) 799-6820.

AFRICAN DRUM CLASS Weekly African drum class every Tues., $10. Activity center of Wesley Memorial United Methodist church, 1401 S. College Rd., on the corner of Peachtree and College Rd. Activity center-gym. isn ext building over (across 47th street). Double doors facing Peachtree will be open, 6pm-7:30pm. Djembe, dunduns, sangbans, and ashikos available.

Clubs/Notices WORLD WAR II WILMINGTON World War II Wilmington: Home Front Heritage Coalition presents its monthly meeting, discussing music and entertainment programs of comedian Bob Hope during World War II is the subject of the monthly meeting of Southeastern NC’s WWII Remembered Group , 8/27, at the New Hanover County Senior Center, 2222 South College Rd. Begins at 10am. Fellowship and refreshments at 9:30am; public invited. Music historian Herman Stancill of the Music of Yesteryear organization will lead the discussion and provide wartime memorable music selections. Kitty Maret: 7912049 or KLOMaret@earthlink.net.

FALL CSA SIGNUP! Fall CSA sign-ups have begun! Enjoy a box of veggies from Herbie and Cottle Organics once a week for 12-weeks for $300 (cash or check only please). Sign up in Progressive Gardens through midSeptember. Program begins the second week in Sept. progressivegardens.com

Nothing promotes dedication to a healthier lifestyle and planet than signing up for a fall communitysupported agriculture program! Have the freshest, in-season vegetables handpicked for your family’s enjoyment. Progressive Gardens now accepts signups for its fall CSA, which costs only $300 for three months of weekly vegetables supply, thanks to Herbie and Cottle Organics Farm. (910) 395-1156 FINE-ART CLASS REGISTRATION 8/28, 1-5pm: Award-Winning Artist & Art Teacher, Hanna Mathis, browse through student art work, and register for an art class. Full Moon Art Studio, 4709 Wrightsville Ave. www.FullMoonArt.net, 599-1894 HUMANISTS & FREETHINKERS WORKSHOPS Adult education classes: Introduction to Humanism.

Humanism is not just atheism, but a non-theistic positive life stance with an evolving tradition going back to ancient Greece, Buddhism, Confucius, and the Enlightenment and Romantic movements. Course leader: Michael Werner, past president of the American Humanist Association, and a faculty member of the Humanist Institute. Classes held Monday nights, 7-9pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wilmington, Annex Building, 4313 Lake Ave. 9/6: From Billboards to What is Humanism and the Humanist Tradition?

Explore the history of free thought, atheism and the evolving ideas and where Humanist thought is today.• 9/13: What is Truth and What Can We Believe? Explore modern foundations of knowledge and see if there is any credible basis for belief. Ideas guaranteed to shake your thinking. All classes are stand alone and participants can enter course at any time; register: 910-409-5507 THE HISTORY OF ILM IN BLACK AND WHITE History of Wilmington in Black and White, an 8-wk

RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET VOTE American Farmland Trust has opened voting to select America’s Favorite Farmers Markets, www.farmland.org/vote. online contest is a nationwide challenge to determine which of America’s farmers markets can rally the most support from their communities. Vote Wilmington’s Riverfront Farmers’ Market in the small market category by 8/31. Prize for winner: Free printing and design services, shipment of No Farms No Food® tote bags, and more to support their role bringing farmers, food and community together!

CORVETTE SHOW Cape Fear Corvettes will hold its 3rd annual Corvette Show on Sun., 9/19, at Jeff Gordon Chevrolet in Wilmington. Dash plaques for the first 100 Corvettes registered. Trophies for Corvettes in all age groups and many categories such as best paint, engine, interior and more. Lots of great door prizes, food and music. Registration at 9am, judging at noon and trophies at 3pm. $20/Corvette; show free to the public. capefearcorvettes.com.

CAPE FEAR ORCHID SOCIETY An educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the cultivation and education of orchid, meets the 2nd Wed. every month at Arboretum. Feat. expert speakers, refreshments and plants for sale and exhibition of plants by members. (910) 798-7670 or www.capefear.org HOBBY GREENHOUSE CLUB 9/10-11: Spring Plant Sale in Forest Hills. All plants grown by members; portion of profits go to scholarships for local community college horticulture students, free. Fri./Sat., 9am–6pm. www.hobbygreenhouseclub.org.

CAPE FEAR ORCHID SOCIETY Cape Fear Orchid Society, an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the cultivation and education of orchid, meets the 2nd Wed. every month at Arboretum. Feat. expert speakers, refreshments and plants for sale and exibition of plants by members. cfosorchidsnc@gmail.com (910) 798-7670 or www.capefear.org

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