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sets last week when Donn Ansell passed away after his battle with cancer. A relentless promoter of our area in all its glory and tarnish, Donn in so many ways exemplified everything for which “Live Local” encapsulates.

Like many people, I knew Donn’s voice before I recognized his face. I had just turned 4 when Hurricane Diana hit our area. I remember sitting in the kitchen, surrounded by candlelight, and listening to the batterypowered radio with my mother, who was desperately trying to hold it together during her first hurricane. She kept fiddling with the antenna because the calm, matterof-fact voice from that box quickly became her lifeline for reassurance.

I wish I had told Donn that part of why of I loved seeing him onstage or talking with him on the street was that, like certain scents that trigger happy memories of Christmas from childhood, the sound of his voice always made me feel safe and reassured, even on the most hectic days. Perhaps that’s why I enjoyed his political reporting so much.

Election night—especially for those involved with campaigns—is nerve-racking at best, with lots of adrenaline and high-strung emotions. Still, Donn’s calm voice always cut through the fray with regular updates as the returns came in.

Donn embodied an iconic image we have lost today: He was the owner, operator and morning-show host of a small-town radio station. Located on Second Street, WAAV conjured up images of “Gross Point Blank” or “Northern Exposure.” The local station commented on all aspects of small-town life. When presented with the opportunity to buy the radio station, Donn called his dad for advice. In Donn Ansell’s Oral History for UNCW, he said his dad responded with “buy it,”and he also helped him. I am sure I’m not the only small business owner in town who recognizes that story.

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about the offer—family business at its best. Even after Cumulus’ buy-out, Donn stayed on with his talk show, “Talk of the Town.” Still, it really was the end of an era.

Not just a local personality, Donn ran the business side of WAAV with an eye on the bottom line (a necessity to keep the doors open). Jock’s favorite memory of Donn was standing in a swamp in Brunswick County during one the hurricanes in the ‘90s. Donn called Jock to repair the generator to keep the station on the air. As Jock tells it: “The wind was up to 60 miles an hour; it was pouring rain. Donn showed me a pile of kudzu that had eaten a Korean War-surplus generator with a hole in the fuel tank. He then wanted to quibble with me over the price of the repair.”

Jock shakes his head. “That took balls.”

That chutzpah manifesting in different forms and fashions has been reported by many people who knew Donn. My favorite version came from local filmmaker and storyteller Scott Davis. With very little prodding, Scott will break into a grin and recount the events of the day that Donn informed him: “I want to introduce you to the woman you’re going to marry.” Davis recalls looking at him incredulously as Donn re-iterated, “Scott, she’s going to be the mother of your children.”

Two adult children and over 20 years of loving companionship later, the Davis family has proven the accuracy of Donn’s prediction.

Even after his professional retirement from radio broadcasting, Donn continued to be a force. He hosted “Byline: Wilmington” on CBS Sunday mornings and interviewed everyone from local politicians to the Azalea queen. Likewise, his commitment to our downtown and the arts was unwavering right until his death. It seemed like at every turn I was sitting in another meeting with Donn. He had enough charm to smooth through the rough patches in some very contentious gatherings.

When the bookstore’s previous home was condemned, he sought me out one morning to ask if I had a plan for moving forward. At that point nothing was solid, but a lot of things were on the table. At that time during my life, it seemed like everybody had advice and

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opinions, but Donn just asked really good, insightful business questions. Besides feeling happier and calmer after our conversation, I realized the subtext of what he had communicated: Trusting those who love you because you know who really has your best interests at heart. It might sound trite, but it can be hard to remember in the whirlwind of crisis.

Donn and his life partner Michael Walton-Jones have long been staples in our theatre community. Donn served as the first managing director of the Thalian Association and ended his first season with a sold-out run of “Hair,” complete with the infamous nude scene. And that was in the early ‘80s, before the Thalian renovation.

During that time he initiated a youth company program at Thalian Hall, aimed at working with high-school students. One of his early successes with that endeavor was a production of “Godspell.” He directed it and included a young man named Don Payne (yes, the same Don Payne whose star is on the Wilmington Walk of Fame and under credits for “The Simpsons”).

But it might be Donn’s brave portrayal of Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice” for which he will be most remembered. Arguably one of Shakespeare’s more unsettling shows for modern audiences, Donn’s brave and compassionate performance proved a gift for local audiences. (Was it really only two years ago that we lost MC Erny, another Live Local icon, during its run?)

Donn embodied so much of what we talk about in the Live Local column: running a small family-owned and operated business, which gives back tirelessly to the community; partaking in community organizations (a short list: The Preservation Committee for St. Thomas, Coastal Horizons Center, Hospital Hospitality House, Wilmington Downtown Inc, the Thalian Association, Thalian Hall, the League of Women Voters); and enacting and engaging across its plethora of arts, culture and politics. For 22 years Donn asked questions about current issues facing our community every morning on WAAV and on “Byline.” We need thoughtful, informed voices in the media to ask real questions of our leaders, not just talking heads eager to be the next shock-jock

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Wilmington will miss Donn Ansell. If you live here, your life was touched by him, whether you know it or not. But maybe you do know it, and that’s why you sometimes smile at a friend in the middle of a downpour and say, “It’s going to be an ‘umbrella day,’ folks!”

Joan Loch Crescent Moon owner; Bring it Downtown task force member I was lucky to get to know Donn when we worked together on the Do It Downtown initiative. We continued to be friends, meeting for lunch and supporting downtown. He loved downtown and supported the Do It Downtown effort and most recently the Bring It Downtown campaign. He was a mentor and proponent of the highest degree.

Terrie Batson Techniques in Motion owner; local actress Donn Ansell was my first musical theatre director almost 30 years ago at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. I have and will continue to remember him fondly for his enthusiasm for the art—that voice, his laughter and, of course, his faith and confidence in me.

Years later as my son, Kameron King, expressed interest in theatre, Donn Ansell was the first person I wanted him to meet and he had the honor of doing so. I, as many of us did, enjoyed listening to him on radio, watching him on TV and admiring his work onstage. As I embark on my first musical in 29 years, “9 to 5,” his presence and inspiration will be with me and in my heart.

good to Wilmington.

Our passion to continue his work and follow in his footsteps is his legacy, which we should encounter daily in our hearts and actions. Wilmington is and always will be a greater place because of Donn Ansell.

Alisa Harris TheatreNOW owner; local actress I have many memories, but a compliment from Donn Ansell after a show I directed still tops one of my proudest theatrical moments.

I directed “The Odd Couple” for Big Dawg Productions in 2001. The show starred Sean Parker and JR Rodriguez with Tom Huff, Chris Nubel, Boise Holmes, Kathleen Thompson Parker, Barbara Wilder and the late Paul Mixon.

I, unfortunately, contracted pneumonia and had just suffered the loss of my father right before the show opened. But got lots of feedback, including sold-out shows and a comment from Donn Ansell, who said it was so good and perfectly cast that it should never be done in Wilmington again—high praise, high praise, indeed!

I also recall car ride with my mother [MC Erny] a few years ago. We were discussing the upcoming Shakespeare season. I suggested that “The Merchant of Venice” hadn’t been done, and recalled a late night conversation with Donn where he said he’d try a little Shakespeare if he could play Shylock—bingo! Put ‘em together and you have a hit summer Shakespeare festival—and he was fantastic!

Tom Briggs Artistic Director, Thalian Association One of the great thrills of my career was directing Donn in Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” He was a consummate professional, a generous and smart actor, and a heartfelt human being. His passion was glorious to behold and I will always be honored and humbled by the memory.

Shea Carver Editor, encore Donn embraced our town with so much verve and passion, it’s hard to imagine this beacon of light no longer shining brightly over our arts, media and business sectors. More so, it’s hard to imagine our friend not being around to share his kind words, warm smile and endearing sense of humor.

I will miss Donn’s suggestions on must-plays to see (“The Book of Mormon” recently being his foremost suggestion). I will miss the birthday cards he so graciously went out of his way to send to my home annually. As fellow Capricorns, we often joked about our relentless work ethic. I will miss him stopping by encore to say hi or by Nikki’s (where I once waited tables) to share in laughter of the day’s greatest bloopers. I will miss his political banter and insight. I will miss seeing him on- and offstage in the throes of local theatre. I will miss everything he brought that’s

SHYLOCK PERSONIFIED: Donn Ansell in “The Merchant of Venice” as part of Shakespeare on the Green 2010. Courtesy of Steve Coley.

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NewsoftheWeird with Chuck Shepherd LEAD STORY Short-Sighted Solution Unclear on the Concept (and the Image): The Associated Press, reporting in August from Jerusalem, noted that the ultra-Orthodox community’s “modesty patrols” were selling eyeglasses with “special blur-inducing stickers” that fuzz up distant images so that offended men will not inadvertently spot immodestly dressed women. (The stickers apparently simulate nearsightedness, in that vision is clear in the near-field.)

The “modesty patrols” have long tried to shame women dressed in anything other than closed-neck, long-sleeved blouses and long skirts, but may be losing that fight.

A columnist for the Tel Aviv daily Haaretz praised the eyeglasses for shifting the responsibility to men for their priggishness.

NOTE: Once again, have a look at some recent weird news that sounds a lot like old weird news (our “Recurring Themes”), plus updates on some all-time-favorite weirdos.

Periodically, News of the Weird reports on foreigners’ cuisines that most Americans find “undelectable.” A June Wall Street Journal story featured a hardy, funloving group of New Yorkers (the “Innard Circle”) who dine monthly at out-of-the-way ethnic restaurants in order to sample such dishes as camel’s eyeball (“way different from a goat’s eyeball,” said one member) and “crispy colorectal,” and had recently learned, from a non-English-speaking waitress, that they had just consumed bull’s diaphragm. Another member admitted “an element of showing off” to the exercise, and acknowledged that not all rookie members return for a second meal. The one body part that no one seems to recall having tried yet: uterus.

The way it usually happens is Mom and Dad start a road trip with their children, but after a rest stop, they fail to notice that one of the kids is not on board, and they may be well down the road before they turn around.

However, in June, the family member left behind at a Memphis, Tenn., rest stop was Dad, and for 100 miles, no one grasped that he was missing. The family was traveling in a van, and everyone presumed Dad was in the back. He was still at the gas station, calling his own phone (which was in the back of the van). Dad finally reached Mom in the van by posting to Facebook.

In June, inmate Michelle Richards, 33, was about to begin her sentence at the Albany County (N.Y.) jail when guards discovered a hypodermic needle and seven packets of heroin inside her vagina. (She had been arrested for possessing a needle and heroin in her bra.) Richards’ arrest came about a week after inmate Andrea Amanatides was caught at the very same jailhouse

using the same hiding place to sneak in heroin and 256 prescription pills (reported in News of the Weird eight weeks ago).

(Amanatides’ stash was discovered when the baggie holding it became dislodged and broke open on the floor.)

Stores and transportation carriers are, after all these years, still unsure about which “assistance animals” they must allow without violating the federal Americans With Disabilities Act. Under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s latest draft guidelines for airlines, released in February, miniature horses and pot-bellied pigs are allowed on board under certain conditions, but not ferrets, rodents, spiders, snakes or other reptiles. Apparently there is a North American Potbellied Pig Association, whose vice president pointed out to CNSNews.com that swine can be trained to open and close doors and to use a litter box.

Another Fortuitous Injury: Fortunately, 9-year-old Jacob Holdaway got hit in the head so hard during a game of kickball in Fairland, Ind., in July that he started vomiting and having severe headaches. Because his parents took him to a hospital for that head smack, doctors found a golfball-size tumor that might not have been discovered until after it had become dangerously large.

Doctors were able to remove most of it and suspect it was benign.

Another Absent-Minded Musician: The most recent musician to carry a rare, expensive instrument on public transportation but then forget to take it with him was the person who in July left a borrowed Stradivarius violin on a train when he got off in Bern, Switzerland. Initially, the musician panicked, but the violin was eventually turned in by a good Samaritan. (The last News of the Weird report of such a Stradivarius was the one accidentally left in a New York City taxicab in 2008. That instrument, reported as worth $4 million, was also returned.)

Several inventors have attempted over the years to transport bodily sensations over the Internet so that couples separated by distance can simulate personal affections to each other. Now comes Hooman Samani of the Singapore company Lovotics, introducing his “Kissenger” at a design conference in Newcastle, England, in June.

Kissenger is a large, soft ball with humanlike lips and many pressure points, connected in tandem by the Internet, so that the unique lip movements by one lover are received precisely by the other as if their mouths were actually working the kiss. (In May 2011, Kajimoto Lab in Tokyo introduced a machine with a straw-like device that, when rotated by one lover’s tongue, theoretically rotated one in the partner’s de-

vice, thus simulating a “French kiss.” That simulator, though, lacked the pillow-like facial feel of the Kissenger.)

Attendance is still strong in tiny Shingo, Japan, where villagers are certain that Jesus Christ is buried. About 500 tourists joined the celebration on June 3 (an event first held in 1964), in honor of Jesus’ relocation there (presumably a voluntary journey from Calvary after the crucifixion).

According to legend, he lived out his life in Shingo uneventfully, and a festival with dancing girls marks the anniversary.

News of the Weird has reported several times on farmers who are certain that treating their cows to better lifestyles improves the quality of their milk and their meat. In July, London’s Daily Telegraph, in a dispatch from Paris, touted Jean-Charles Tastavy’s experiment feeding three cows with a fine wine for four months (in a mixture, along with their usual barley and hay).

(They “loved” it and consumed it “with relish,” said the farm’s owner.) The resulting meat, labeled “Vinbovin,” is now a delicacy in Paris restaurants (despite steeper prices to reflect the increased feeding costs for the cows).

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Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” to the stage in the Roudabush building (where Husk now resides). Alisa Harris, Chiaki Ito, and a crew of local actors and musicians celebrated the timeless music Brown had created. Stating once that it’s neither a play nor a revue, Brown has sufficed “Songs” as more of a concert with an overlay of theatrics at its core. Continuing in City Stage’s summer of music revues at Cameron Art Museum, it will open again on Thursday evening, headed by director David Loudermilk and reprising its music direction by City Stage’s very own Chiaki Ito. “This show is both an ensemble and an independent show,” Loudermilk says. “I have seen it performed twice now, and the main complaint I always hear is that there is no storyline.” Loudermilk hopes to circumvent such speak with his rendition, which will flesh out its characters and situations a bit more.

“I am not trying to create a book for this musical, but more a through line or character arc for each person,” he explains. “In my opinion, this has allowed the actors to venture further with relationships, [which] might not be there if it is being performed in the more typical concert setting.”

The challenge, according to the director, comes like that of a puzzle: The outer edges are finished, yet the inner body must be filled daily until the whole image takes shape. Helping each piece fit is a cast of powerhouse vocalists, including Katherine Vernon and Tracy Byrd, both of whom performed it in 2008.

“They will be doing the same songs, too,” Chiaki Ito says. “The music is just as hard as it was last time—and I love them just as much as I did last time

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in the show.”

The show swims in a local talent pool. Returning to the stage is high-school senior Taylor Hamlet (last seen as Natalie in City Stage’s “Next to Normal”), UNCW marine biology major Brit Garner (with recent credits including Maggie Holmes in “Working”) and speech-language pathologist Mike Maykish (vocalist for the band Almost Recess).

Together, they’ll perform with Rob Murphrey on drums, Rob Hodd on keys, Michael Buckley on bass and Ito leading the piano. Ito’s passion for “Songs” comes in its overall theme: the search for a new world. Inspiration rings true through comedy and tragedy, all of which get covered from countrylike romps to jazz-inspired tunes to pop-infested beats. “I can identify with many of the issues in the songs,” she says. “Emotions run the gamut.”

Loudermilk agrees. The music creates a sphere of identity and relation, attracting listeners to no avail. It simply captivates. “The most appealing aspect of this show is the honesty and emotion Brown puts behind every song,” Loudermilk notes. It’s a musical for the every(wo)man as its themes take on varied faces, from starting over to falling in love, losing a job to dealing with a loved one in the service.

Loudermilk admits, “My favorite line from the opening sequence is: ‘Nobody told you the best way to steer when the wind starts to blow.’ Who—no matter what age you are—cannot identify with the uncertainty of life?”

Much like a “driving soundtrack,” where melodies and words permeate in loud ardor, Loudermilk can remember his first introduction to the show in high school. He’d sing the songs at the top of

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his lungs on road trips, reveling in each compelling story its lyrics told.

“It is like having 16 mini-musicals all rolled into one,” he says. “This is my second Jason Robert Brown musical I have had the honor of directing. His music is both a joy and a journey to work with. The other day in rehearsal, Chiaki was playing a specific part of the score, and I said to her I had never heard the recurring theme in that particular song.”

In fact, that the music challenges Ito makes it all the more appealing. Songs like “King of the World” and “Steam Train” remain hard because of its rhythmic and melodic piano accompaniment.

“My favorite songs are ‘Flying Home’ and ‘Hear My Song’ because they’re inspiring and really just beautiful,” she says.

The show’s visual appeal will be simplified and honed as not deter from the storytelling or performances. Aside from an open-door frame, a few stools and paper lanterns, folks will only see man and woman, hear song and melody, and lilt in their own interpretations of it all. “It is more fun to allow the audience to decide what each of those things means to them,” Loudermilk notes.

Video projections will add to the context of lyrics, such as covering locations, like a subway or from the top of a skyscraper. “Since there is a minimal set, the video projections will be used just to enhance the audience’s awareness.”

“Songs for a New World” concludes City Stage’s summer 2012 season at Cameron Art Museum, and runs August 30th through September 2nd and the 7th through the 9th at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $24.

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Downtown riverside welcomes newest venture, The Art Factory

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artists permeate down by the river in the old Jacobi Hardware building at 721 Surry Street. The brainchild of Marcus Rich and Patti Felton, both born in NC, the renovation of this old warehouse—which has been in existence since 1938—is an ongoing project. Today, its seeing a transformation to accommodate at least 15 resident artists, including a furniture maker, a glass blower, painters, ceramists and many others. Huge rooms lead to more open spaces, complete with original wooden beams and hardwood floors. It’s already abuzz with a creative atmosphere.

Excited to open The Art Factory, the couple felt there was a shortage of affordable studio space for artists in Wilmington. Drawing inspiration from the Torpedo Factory in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, and closer to home at the River Arts District in Asheville, the renovations are well under way and the artists are already moving in.

“Our goal is to provide an affordable venue for artists to be able to create and sell their work from within the same facility,” Rich describes. “This whole district is ready to bloom. Just you wait, Wilmington Riverside is the new place to be!”

The Art Factory will have a small stage, complete with a lighting rig, and will be able to host an array of events, from live music to wine tastings and art exhibitions. “Each month, we will have an opening that will feature the work of one artist,” Rich says. Its grand opening on August 31st will feature all of its current artists, music by Big Al Hall and wine by Silver Coast Winery.

In addition to the extensive and diverse collection of art on display, the Art Factory is currently featuring two Asheville artists that have never shown in Wilmington before—Eli Corbin, a watercolor and acrylic artist, and Alan Kaufman, a found-art folk artist. “We’re looking to have all kinds of collaboration with the artist community in Asheville; it’s very exciting,” Rich continues.

Resident artists include Janet Sessoms, Darren Mulvenna and Paul Stavovy, among others. Mother of three, Sessoms joined in June. “This is my gift to me for my retirement!” she beams. “Having taught art for most of my working life, it’s wonderful to have the time and space to just paint every-

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NEW STUDIO SPACE: Marcus Rich (above) and business partner Janet Sessoms will open The Art Factory to the public this Friday, which will house various artists and their works for monthly exhibitions. (below) African artifacts and art are on display at its entrance, thanks to the help of Charles Jones African Arts. Photos by Kim Henry

day!” Sessoms’ watercolor and acrylic paintings of close-up irises and nature features show her attention to detail and fascination with, as she says, “the little things that people may miss.”

Elena Wright creates truly unique and custom-made stained glass. A Wilmington transplant since 2010 by way of Massachusetts, Wright and her husband moved “because of the climate, art scene, fishing and boating and what seemed to be some of the nicest people we’ve ever met on the East Coast,” she says. Having explored many different art mediums in her time, Wright finally discovered stained glass.

“After working with papier mache for four years, I took a beginner’s stained-glass course in 2001 and got hooked on light,” she notes. “I believe glass is the loveliest and most versatile medium in existence.”

In addition to the visual artists, the Art Factory has recently added David Rishel’s healing arts studio to its ever-growing inhabitants. There is space for a yoga class and even a ready-made music studio, complete with a

sound-proof room.

“We also have an extensive tribal-art collection that has been authenticated and appraised by Charles Jones African Arts,” Rich says as he stands in the entrance, surrounded by beautiful wooden pieces of furniture, woven baskets, among odd yet wonderful artifacts that definitely come from further afield.

Rich is well-traveled due to his rugby and educational careers and has lived in New Zealand, Africa, the United Kingdom and South America before returning to NC and finally settling in Wilmington. Describing himself “ageless,” he’s clearly a man with big ideas. Together with Wilmington local Patti Felton, they have the vision to make Wilmington’s newest art haven a factory of interconnected innovation and talent.

galleryguide| ARTFUEL.INC

2165 Wrightsville Ave. • (910) 343 5233 Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m. www.artfuelinc.com Artfuel.inc is a multimedia studio and art gallery, now located at the intersection of Wrightsville Avenue and Dawson Street. Currently hanging Vol. 31, featuring the work of April Holbrook, Barbara Scalia, Eirik Motz and David Clemen.

Celebrating one year at their new location, Artfuel Inc. will open Vol. 32 on Sept. 8th. Artists include Luke Worley, Eddie Oakes, Sam Guin, Matt Hoyme and Sarah Peacock, with live music from Ben Prestage.

ARTEXPOSURE!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302/910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) artexposure50.com Look for the big red barn and visit a unique space in the Hampstead area just 4 miles from beautiful Topsail Island. We represent over 40 local and regional fine artists in our member’s gallery and offer local arts and crafts in our gift shop. ArtExposure presently has studio space rented to seven working artists. In addition, there is a frame shop and small art supply store.

ArtExposure is available for receptions, weddings, meetings and the like. Along with its large open space downstairs, there is a loft area upstairs suitable for smaller gatherings.

Check out our website to see the latest in new classes as well as our regular art classes and studio time. Yoga classes meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the loft. Walk-ins are welcome to this gentle yoga class. A large open space hosts 2nd Friday Opening Receptions each month at 6 p.m.

September 14th hosts an Adult and Teen Student Show and the October 12th Opening will feature Jason Clark, a local Jacksonville artist with a unique style!

CAPE FEAR NATIVE

114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.capefearnative.com Cape Fear Native features the works of local artists and craftspeople inspired by nature.

Here you’ll find original paintings on canvas and reclaimed river wood, handmade jewelry, local photography, sail bags, pottery, wood products, tiles, note cards, historic maps, books, and our exclusive Wilmington city map tees/totes/prints. Currently displaying Renato Abbate, ceramic artist and educator, who offers masks, tiles, vases, pendants and bowls.

Renato’s work will be featured through September 26th.

FIGMENTS

1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II 910-509-4289 • figmentsgallery.com Mon.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

“Figments is an art gallery brimming with unlimited creative vision and talent. We are a community of artists who are passionate about the journey of artful creation. We have an unintimidating art boutique where you can find locally made artwork for your home. We also have a relaxed classroom space where students of all skill levels can learn and grow creatively. Come. Be inspired.

We offer a wide range of fresh eclectic artwork from students to seasoned professionals. With styles from fantastically funky to traditionally classic your visual sense will certainly be satisfied. Join us at at our open house on the second Friday of every month for live art demonstrations, light refreshments and fun!

Otherwise, visit us during our regular business hours, Monday thru Saturday from 11 a.m. -7 p.m. We look forward to meeting you.

NEW ELEMENTS GALLERY

201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) newelementsgallery.com “Two Visions” features Wilmington artists Ann Conner and Karen Paden Crouch. Conner’s woodblock prints suggest a marriage of the old and new, utilizing the most ancient form of printmaking in a high-tech manner. Drawing mechanical images using high-speed power chisels, she uses non-traditional techniques to work with the natural material of wood. Whereas Conner’s work is contemporary in feel, Crouch takes a more organic approach, work-

ing with bronze, copper and steel. Her sculptures are grounded in the structure and movement of living things. Using found objects in most of her work, Crouch creates three dimensional pieces that are otherworldly, conjuring a realm of fantasy and intrigue. Two Visions will remain on display through September 22nd.

RIVER TO SEA GALLERY

225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (Free parking) • (910)-763-3380 Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

River to Sea Gallery showcases the work of husband and wife Tim and Rebecca Duffy Bush. In addition, the gallery represents several local artists. The current show is sure to enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry.

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

SUNSET RIVER MARKETPLACE

10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunsetrivermarketplace.com This eclectic, spacious gallery, located in the historic fishing village of Calabash, NC, 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 onsite.

WICKED GALLERY

205 Princess St. • (910) 960-7306 Tues. 12-5 p.m.

Wed.-Sat. 6:30-11:30 p.m. onewickedgallery.com Currently featuring Sam Guin: A collection of new paintings, drawings, and assembled masks from the internationally published artist offer a unique perspective of the human animal presented in his own language of pigment, fiber and bone.

A sampling of Guin’s work can be found at www. samguinart.tumblr.com or www.Facebook.com/ samguinartist. This show—which is Wicked Gallery’s last ever show—hangs until August 31st.

WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION

120. S. Second St. Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.wilmington-art.org The Wilmington Art Association (W.A.A.) proudly announces the opening of their new permanent exhibit gallery space at the historic Hannah Block USO building at 120 South Second Street in downtown Wilmington.

Come down and check out the terrific art and the new space in the Hannah Block building. It has great north light! The Community Art Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.— and sometimes later. The art will be changed out monthly so there will be new work for view and purchase at the desk in the USO museum on an ongoing basis.

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In riverfront park • music starts at 6 p.m.

AUGUST 24 The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

WATCH YOUR STEP: Slippery When Wet, the ‘Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute,’ was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of, “Are you Jon Bon Jovi?” Most notably, comedian Dave Chappelle once invited Jason backstage following one of his comedy shows thinking that he was the New Jersey icon. It was then that Jason knew he had to take advantage of the resemblance. Jason was raised on albums like ‘Slippery When Wet’ and ‘New Jersey’; he was even playing a few Bon Jovi songs in his tribute band to songs past, The White Leppard Crue. This band’s shows are the most attended and highest grossing of any Bon Jovi tribute in the country—and in 2007, the band was officially authorized by Bon Jovi to perform their show. The group, which folks can catch riverfront at the Downtown Sundown concert on Friday, is rounded out by Anthony Cappolino (guitar), Brian Nielson (bass), and John Martin (drums).

AUGUST 31 Slippery When Wet, The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute LIVE MUSIC EVERY THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

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SUMMER MUSIC LINEUP

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Oct. 7 - MACHINE GUN Sept. 2 - HEART & SOUL Oct. 14 - CENTRAL PARK Sept. 9 - CENTRAL PARK Sept. 16 - MARK ROBERTS Sept. 23 - OVERTYME 910-256-8500 • 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach www.bluewaterdining.com

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shows of the week Big Break

Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle Street 8/31, 8 p.m. • Free

uilt on the unshakable foun-

dations of American blues, country and British Invasion rock, the Deadstring Brothers (DB) manages to create something totally contradictory, fresh and recognizable.

Mastering the golden era sound of “Exile on Main Street”-era Rolling Stones and the Allman Brothers, bandleader and singer/guitarist Kurtis Marschke formed DB around 2001 in Detroit, a city hardly known for its country-music heritage. The band recorded a slew of albums, toured endlessly, and gained enough notoriety to be asked to perform at 2010’s South By Southwest music festival. However, only months after their SXSW performance, they disbanded and went on indefinite hiatus, while Marschke remained touring solo under the moniker Deadstring Brother.

Now, with a new lineup and new location (Marschke recently moved himself and the rest of the crew to Nashville), the Deadstring Brothers are back, set to record this September and are gearing up for a 200-gig tour in 2013. After experiencing the frustration of managing rotating touring lineups of the Deadstring Brothers in the past, Marschke said he’s thrilled to have a core band to tour with again (while adding pedalsteel and keyboard players as needed).

Presented by 98.3 The Penguin and Wilmington Unplugged, the Deadstring Brothers will return to our port city on August 30th at the Soapbox, supported by local act Mike Blair and the Stonewalls.

“The band made an impact on me when I heard their record “Sao Paolo” two years ago,” Wilmington Unplugged’s Billy Mellon says. “They are a group of seasoned musicians whose talents are obvious by their live shows, songwriting, and passion.”

Mellon booked the band to play a soulful stripped-down set in late 2010 at the City Stage as part of the Wilmington Unplugged “SuperUnplugged” series. This time, Mellon says Wilmington Unplugged is “cuttin’ them loose to unleash their full electric sound.”

Big Break is a rock act sprinkled with reggae, blues, ska, and even bluegrass mix-ins.

The Salisbury, NC-based band features artists David Myers (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Alan Erickson (bass, guitar, backup vocals), Stephen ‘Cracker’ Williams (drums) and Ashley Honbarrier (congas, back-up vocals [pictured]). They’ll be joined at Juggling Gypsy on August 31st by local acoustic artist Michael Eakins.

GUITAR HERO: Kurtis Marschke brings his band Deadstring Brothers to Soapbox this Thursday, with new album planned for fall recording. Courtesy photo

“The show at the Soapbox will be a lot more rockin’,” Mellon adds. “It’ll be a full band with a full sound [reminiscent] of gritty 1970s rock & roll.” encore spoke to the Deadstring Brothers’ frontman Kurtis Marschke about their second-coming and the new album. encore (e): The band went on hiatus for a while. Still, you kept the name alive as a one-man tour. What caused the dissolution?

Kurt Marschke (KM): I was just getting tired of always having to put together line ups for the road, so I thought I’d just play drums, harmonica and guitar [while] touring alone so as not to have to rely on anyone. e: What was the catalyst for you bringing a full band together?

KM: My long-time friend Jeremy Mackinder, who used to play bass in the band Whitey Morgan, had left his band. At that time he and I thought it would be good to put a full lineup back together.

e: You guys get the Rolling Stones comparison a lot. Who else would you cite as your influences?

KM: Ryan Browning and Cary Ann Hearst of [the band] Shovels and Rope are my two favorite artists at the moment.

Chris Luther

The Rusty Nail 1310 S. 5th Street 9/2, 8 p.m. • Free

e: You’re planning on recording a new fulllength in September; can you tell me a little bit about it?

KM: This new album—recorded in a studio in Nashville—is a little slower paced, as far as tempo, and a little more acoustic than [our previous albums]. e: What inspired you to relocate the band to Nashville?

KM: [The decision] was mostly based on touring. Being in the middle of the country just makes it easier to hit more cities. e: Would you say that the reformed Deadstring Brothers signals that the band’s style has evolved?

KM: That will probably become clear once we finish the record that we are currently recording.

A native of North Carolina, jazz musician Chris Luther has been studying music for more than 20 years, beginning in his hometown of Greensboro. Citing heroes such as Richie Valens, Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis, Luther relocated to Wilmington in 2000. He entered our area’s jazz scene smoothly, taken under the wing of classical guitarist Marc Siegal. Luther is currently working on new arrangements and original compositions for his debut album.

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Friday August 31

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TEAM TRIVIA WITH DUTCH HAWK —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

ROCKIN’ TRIVIA WITH PARTY GRAS DJ (9 P.M.) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805

Fri. August 31

DANGERS OF STEREO

KARAOKE —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 256-2269

Sat. September 1

FULL DISH Sun. September 2

TWO OF A KIND —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

9pm-12mid

THE DEADSTRING BROTHERS —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500

RYAN PEREZ

8pm-11pm

SBASS FT. PRUITT, X/OLF, AND DJ MILK —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.

LIVE MUSIC

Friday September 7

SEA PANS (STEEL DRUMS, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

Feather Weight 8pm-11pm

206 Old Eastwood Rd. (by Home Depot)

910.798.9464

GYPSY FIRE —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

Monkey Junction 910.392.7224

SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St. OPEN MIC WITH JEREMY NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 CARIBBEAN HEAT: On Saturday, Sept. 1st, Brooklyn Arts Center will transform into a venue for a Caribbean festival with reggae and Latin sounds from Raleigh’s Crucial Fiya (pictured), Rafi de Leon and Son Caribe. For tickets and details, visit www.BrooklynArtsNC.com. Courtesy photo

1423 S. 3rd St. • 763-1607

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TUESDAY Sky Blue $3.00 $ 4.50 Absolute lemonade 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m.

WED: BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM 8 p.m. $ 4 20 oz. Guinness Pints

WEDNESDAY 2.50 Yuengling Draft $ 2.50 Domestic Bottles 65¢ wings, 4-7 p. m. $

THUR: TRIVIA w/Steve 8:30 p.m. • PRIZES! $ 2.50 Yuengling Drafts

THURSDAY 3.00 Samuel Adams $ 4.00 Margaritas

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FRIDAY $ 3 Pint of the Day

SAT: JAMES JARVIS Acoustic Jazz Piano 7 p.m.

SAT: djBe KARAOKE 9 p.m. $ 2 PBR Longnecks SUN: IRISH BRUNCH 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $ 4 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s SUN, SEPT. 2nd: OPEN MIC 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

SATURDAY 5 Sangria & Mimosa’s

ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

SUNDAY 5 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosa’s *Drink specials run all day

BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

N. Water Street & Walnut Street Downtown Wilmington 910-762-4354

BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

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KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE

KARAOKE WITH DJ DAMON —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

—Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

ROB RONNER —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31

SPEAKING SUNS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 BIRDS OF AVALON, THE UNHOLY TONGUES

DJ LORD WALRUS —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 TRIVIA WITH STEVE (8:30PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 COLLEGE NIGHT WITH DJ BATTLE —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH TOMMY HUTCHINSON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

DIRTY DAKOTAS, INTERROBANG, OPEN WIRE AND CLARITY FOR RANSOM —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 HOUSE/TECHNO DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ DR. JONES —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 BUBONIK FUNK —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 KENNY ROBY —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796 A RIDERS SKY (7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433 WATERSHED (REGGAE/ROCK/BLUES) —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.;

343-8878

Drive; 256-2269

DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109

MIKE O’DONNELL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ TIME —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 DJ SHANNON —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 BIG BREAK (ROCK/SKA) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THE WHISKEY BENT BAND —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731 THE KENTUCKY GENTLEMAN (ROCK) —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 JEREMY NORRIS AND STEVEN COMPTON —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 THE JOSH SOLOMON TRIO —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 BIG SOMETHING —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040 OVERTYME (ECLECTIC MIX, 7-10PM) —Holiday Inn Resort (Oceanfront Terrace), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 DANGERS OF STEREO —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

DJ BATTLE —Dirty Martini, 1904 Eastwood Rd, Suite 109 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS (7-9PM); DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE (9PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 GUITARIST MARK LYNCH (10:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M.) —Saltworks II, 4001 Wrightsville Ave.; 392-1241 ROLLING TRIVIA —Five Star Tavern, 106 N. 2nd St.; 762-1533 SONGWRITER OPEN MIC WITH JEFF ECKER (10PM-2AM) —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414 FILTHY SATURDAYS WITH DJ FILTHY —Brikhouse, 208 Market St.; 523-5833 THE WHISKEY BENT BAND —NC Tarheel Opry House, 145 Blue Creek School Road, Jacksonville; (910) 347-4731 RAFI DE LEON, SON CARIBE, CRUCIAL FIYA —Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 N. 4th St.; 538-2939 THUNDERLIP, COLOSSUS, FREEDOM HAWK, SALVACION, SOL, CHILDREN OF THE REPTILE —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St. THE SOUND DOWN SHORE —King Neptune, 11 N. Lumina Ave.; 333-6688

FORREST TABOR —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464

JESSE STOCKTON —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 7721400

VILLAIN, WHITE TIGER, VIRGIN LUNG, DIELECTRICS, TRIFECTOR —Reggie’s, 1415 S. 42nd St.

FORTCH (7-10PM) —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

EASTBOUND —Carolina Beach Boardwalk; 910-458-8434

THE DESIGN —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

THE NATIVE SWAY —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

FLANNEL REBELLION —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

BIBIS ELLISON BAND —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

D+D SLUGGERS, NIGHTMARE, RIVER BAND —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 2518500

CATESBY JONES —Ted’s Fun on the River, 2 Castle St.

POSSUM CREEK (FOLK/BLUES/HONKY TONK) —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878

JOHNSON’S CROSSROADS —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 SLIPPERY WHEN WET —Downtown Sundown; riverfront downtown, 763-7349 ROOT SOUL DUO —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway

TRAVIS SHALLOW —Oceanic, 703 S. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 KARAOKE KONG

BLACKBOARD SPECIALS FEATURE YOUR LIVE MUSIC FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS CALL 791-0688

100 S. FRONT ST. DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON 251-1832

MONDAY $2.50 Bud Light • $3 Fat Tire $4 House Wines TUESDAY $2.50 Yuengling $3.00 Amstel Light $5 Jameson WEDNESDAY “South of the Border Special” $3 Dos Equis • $4 Margaritas $4 shots of Jose THURSDAY $2.50 Bud NC Draft 3.50 $5 Red Bull Vodka FRIDAY DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor $2.75 Miller Lite • $4 Fireballs SATURDAY DJ Sir Charles 2nd floor 10 p.m. $2.75 Coors Lite $4 Fruit Punch SUNDAY $3 Coronas/Corona Lite $3.00 Red Stripe $4 Mimosas • $4 Bloody Mary’s L SHAPE LOT 3 P.M. & CLAY CROTTS 8 P.M. Friday and Saturday Live music in the courtyard Rooftop opens at 6 p.m.

NFL SUNDAY TICKET $3 Domestic Schooners $2 Domestic Drafts $9.99 All You Can Eat Wings at the Bar 1/2 Priced Select Appetizers at the Bar

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas TUESDAY-KIDS EAT FREE NIGHT $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts WEDNESDAY $3 Domestic Schooners $3.50 Margaritas THURSDAY $3.50 LIT’s • $2.00 Domestic Drafts FRIDAY-TGIF $3.50 Cosmos $2.00 Domestic Drafts SATURDAY-COLLEGE FOOTBALL $3 Domestic Schooners MONDAY- FRIDAY 1/2 Priced Appetizers from 4-7 pm & 9 pm -close at the bar Free Appetizer of the Day with purchase of a non-refillable beverage from 5-7 at the bar.

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MONDAY $3 Sweetwater, $10 Domestic Buckets, $4 Captain, Jack, and Evan Williams, Trivia from Hell @ 7:30 TUESDAY $3 Dos XX Amber, $3.50 Mexican Bottles, $4 Cuervo, 1800, Lunazul, Jim Beam, Jack, and Bacardi $1 Tacos (4pm-close) WEDNESDAY $3 Drafts, 1/2 Price Wine, $5 Martinis, $4 Bombs THURSDAY LIVE Music $2 Bud Lt and Yuengling Draft, $4 Jim, Jack, Jager, and Jameson $5 Bombs, $3.50 Micro Bottles, 1/2 Price Wings (7pm-close) FRIDAY & SATURDAY Midnight-1:30am NO Cover & 1/2 Price Wings SUNDAY $2.50 Bud Lt and Yuengling Drafts, $4 Crown, Jager, Jack, Jameson, Lunazul, Bloody Mary’s, $5 Mimosas DUELING PIANOS Every Friday and Saturday Night @ 9:30 1/2 Price Select Apps M-TH 4pm7pm & Sun 9pm-close

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MONDAY 22oz. Domestic Draft ALL DAY $5 Pizzas TUESDAY LIVE JAzz IN THE BAR Half Price Bottles of Wine Absolut Dream $5 • Pacifico $250 WEDNESDAY Miller Light Pints $150 Coronoa/ Corona Lite Bottles $250 Margaritas/Peach Margaritas $4 THURSDAY Appletinis $4, RJ’s Painkiller $5 Red Stripe Bottles $250 Fat Tire Bottles $250 FRIDAY Cosmos $4, 007 $350 Guinness Cans $3 Island Sunsets $5 SATURDAY Baybreeze/Seabreeze $4 22oz. Blue Moon Draft $3 Select Domestic Bottles $2 SUNDAY Bloody Marys $4, Domestic Pints $150 Hurricanes $5 5564 Carolina Beach Road, (910) 452-1212

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WATERFRONT MUSIC SERIES LIVE music on the patio at 4 p.m. every Sunday through fall.

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HEART & SOUL SEPTEMBER 9

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Fri. & Sat. 7-10 P.M. Outside on the back deck - weather permitting Fri., 8/24 COSMIC GROOVE LIZARD DUO - Perry Fri. 8/31 TBA Sat., 9/1 FORTCH Sun., 9/2 DAVE MEYER Mon., 9/3 TBA 6-8:30 Fri., 9/7 MYKEL BARBEE Sat., 9/8 2 CENTS WORTH Fri., 9/ 14 TBA Sat., 9/15 BRENT STIMMEL DUO Fri., 9/21 DAVE MEYER Sat., 9/22 JEREMY NORRIS Fri., 9/28 L SHAPE LOT DUO Monday is Service Industry Night $3 drafts, $10 domestic buckets, $4 well drinks, and 25% off the deck menu all summer Join us on the deck for cheese fondue, chocolate fondue, and grilled items from our a la’ carte menu.

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$2 Miller Lite • $2 Budweiser $4 Rum & Coke • $3 Surfer on Acid

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—Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 399-3056 TRAVIS SHALLOW —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 SATELLITE BLUEGRASS BAND —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

8.29 WEDNESDAY

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8.30 THURSDAY

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LIVE MUSIC

Oceanfront Terrace 7-10pm

Friday, August 31

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Saturday, September1

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Friday, September 7

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DANIEL PARISH ACOUSTIC

1706 North Lumina Ave. (910) 256-2231 877-330-5050 •• 910-256-2231 877-330-5050 910-256-2231

ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091

TRIVIA WITH DUTCH FROM 94.5 THE HAWK —The Coastal Roaster, 5954 Carolina Beach Rd.; 399-4701

CHRIS LUTHER (JAZZ) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 L-SHAPE LOT (3PM); CLAY CROTTS (8PM) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

IAN HOLLINGSWORTH —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677

DJ RICHTERMEISTER —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002

PENGO WITH BEAU GUNN —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

CHRIS PICKERING, ELLI PERRY —Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd. Ste 1, St. James; 200-7785

JOSH SOLOMON AND FRIENDS —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

DAVE MEYER —Little Dipper, 138 S. Front St.; 251-0433

OPEN MIC AND COMICS —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

SUSAN SAVIA (11AM-1PM) —Deluxe, 114 Market St., 251-0333

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

1 FOXY NUT (4-8PM) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 DJ BATTLE —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Wrightsville Beach, NC

LIVE ACOUSTIC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

KARAOKE WITH DJ @-HOLE —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872

HEART AND SOUL —Bluewater Grill, 4 Marina St.; 256-8500

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KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001

STEVEN COMPTON —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 KARAOKE —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 DRUM CIRCLE HOSTED BY PERRY SMITH (7-8PM); METAMORPHOSIS OPEN MIC HOSTED BY SUN (9PM) —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

“IT TAKES TUESDAYS TO TANGO” LESSONS 7-9 P.M. —Orton’s Underground, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 DJBE KARAOKE AND OPEN MIC: MUSICIANS AND COMICS WITH ONSITE PIANO —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 TEAM TRIVIA —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE WITH DJ PARTY GRAS —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 509-0805 WORLD TAVERN TRIVIA HOSTED BY MUD —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224 KARAOKE —Browncoat Pub and Theatre, 111 Grace St.; 341-0001 HUME —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

KARAOKE WITH MIKE NORRIS —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 THE DIXIELAND ALLSTARS (6-9PM) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.; 452-1212

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 SOIREE D’ELECTRONICA WITH DJ DROBOT —Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236 DJ SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ JAY —Sharp Shooters, 2109 N. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 346-2677 ACOUSTIC NIGHT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 ROB RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 BAR PONG WITH SHANNON PARK —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM NIGHT (8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 KARAOKE WITH HELLZ BELLE —Marina Cafe, 110 S. Marine Blvd., Jacksonville; (910) 938-2002 LIVE TEAM TRIVIA —Buffalo Wild Wings, 206 Old Eastwood Rd.; 798-9464 ACOUSTIC JAZZ PIANO WITH JAMES JARVIS —Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 IN THIS MOMENT —Hooligans Pub & Music Hall; 2620 Onslow Dr., Jacksonville, (910) 346-2086 THE WEATHER STATION, BOMBADIL (HOP-

and used digital Southeastern Camera new and film cameras

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STUDENT AND INSTRUCTOR DISCOUNTS 1351 S. Kerr Ave. • (910) 313-2999 • OPEN: 10-6 M-F 10-4 Sat. • Closed Sunday

ShowStoppers: Concerts outside of Southeastern NC

HEINOUS ROCK: Formed in ILM three years ago, Villain now features ex-Champion of the Sun vocalist Carlos Perez to round out its punk rock brand. Villain will play Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern on Friday, Aug. 31st as part of a two-night music festival. Photo by Ross Rogers

SCOTCH PREVIEW) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; SILENT OLD MOUNTAINS (ROCK/FOLK) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 THE CASSEROLE DUO —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 DJBE EXTREME KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff;

256-3838 BENNY HILL —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115

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KARAOKE WITH DJ BREWTAL —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

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Sat., 9/22 at Greenfield Lake Amp.

• 2 tickets to Yesterday and Today Interactive Beatles Experience Fri., 10/12 at Thalian Hall

• $100 gift card to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

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W E LOV E OU R FA NS !

PIANO MAN: Better known for hits like ‘Down on Me’ with 50 Cent and ‘Imma Star (Everywhere We Are)’ than his skills on the ivories, R&B artist Jeremih signifies his devotion to piano with a tattoo on his arm. He’ll play two nights at Greensboro Coliseum this week. Courtesy photo

VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE 707 PAVILION BLVD., CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 549-5555 8/29: Big Time Rush, Cody Simpson MOTORCO MUSIC HALL 723 RIGSBEE AVE., DURHAM, NC (919) 901-0875 8/29: Tom Maxwell, Randy Dean Whitt AMOS’ SOUTHEND 1423 SOUTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC (704) 377-6874 9/1: Alien Radio, Big Bamboo, The Raisin Cain Band GREENSBORO COLISEUM 1921 W. LEE ST., GREENSBORO, NC (336) 373-7400 9/1-2: Jeremih KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE 8003 REGENCY PKWY., CARY, NC (919) 462-2052 9/5: Tommy Edwards and Carolina Lightning, Matt Hooper

HOUSE OF BLUES 4640 HWY. 17 SOUTH, N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-3000 9/2: A Silent Film 9/3: Creed CAT’S CRADLE 300 E. MAIN STREET, CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 9/1: Bombadil, You Won’t 9/5: Rockie Fresh, Phil Adé LINCOLN THEATRE 126 E. CABARRUS STREET, RALEIGH, NC (919) 821-4111 8/31: Slick Rick, Urban Sophisticates 9/1: Bracket, Tracy O, Okanjo, Unity Ladies, more DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 123 VIVIAN ST., DURHAM, NC (919) 680-2727 9/1: Dead Can Dance 9/5: Creed

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AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL

New afterschool classes!

Classes start the week of

Daniel Bernard Roumain

(DBR) Laurelyn & Dossett

Join Community and UNCW Performers Onstage for the World premiere of ‘The Collide’ -an original album of the musical stories of North Carolina-

Saturday, Sept. 15 7 PM - Kenan Auditorium

September 10th at 3:30 p.m.

Info at capefearfencing.com

2012-2013 Arts in Action Performance Series

Free residency programs!

For details visit www.uncw.edu/presents

Tickets: $22 General Public $18 Senior Citizens, Groups $5 UNCW Students Kenan Box Office 910.962.3500 or www.uncw.edu/presents

University of North Carolina Wilmington • Division of Student Affairs • Campus Life Arts & Programs An EEO/AA institution. Accommodations for disabilities may be requested by contacting 910.962.3285 three days prior to the event.

The compositions created for Connecting Crossroads in North Carolina are commissioned by NCSU Center Stage, Davidson College Friends of the Arts and Smith Artist Series, UNCW Presents, The S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series, and The Performing Arts Series at Appalachian State University. Additional support is provided by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts; and by South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the N. C. Arts Council.

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And in so many ways. It’s about as smart as a perpetually drunk communications major at Ohio State. It contains an oversized cast of action heroes that could probably only win a battle of wits if killing was on the table. Like the first film, it’s a fantastic idea that has been a long time coming.

Take every action star on the planet and cram them into one giant movie—that’s “The Expendables 2.” If I were 16, this would be an orgasm-inducing, explosion-filled dreamcome-true. Now it feels like a wonderfully nostalgic romp, hanging out with old friends and watching them brutally murder a lot of people.

They don’t make movies like this anymore, and it’s a damn shame. Because at one point, the action film was probably the most fun one could have at the movies. They were opulent trash—over-the-top mashups of violence and humor that were relentless in their efforts to entertain an audience. Yes, a lot of them were terrible. I’m not someone who holds up B-grade trash from yesteryear and assigns it undeserved value. But “The Expendables 2” was fun, and fun is something that the cinema has been lacking for quite some time.

There’s a reason “The Avengers” made a billion dollars worldwide—not because it was the biggest movie or the best movie. Yet, it would be tough to argue that it wasn’t the most fun movie so far of 2012. The characters were allowed to have personalities, joke with one another, and act like real human beings. It wasn’t the cynical, morbidly depressed heroes that have populated our action films in the 21st century.

Look at the reboot of “Total Recall.” Actually, scratch that. Don’t watch it. It’s pretty heinous. Yet, it is a prime example of why action films need to have someone crack a smile once in awhile.

If nothing else, “The Expendables 2” is fun—stupid, gratuitous, unapologetic fun.

It’s an excuse to get the band back together, kind of like a cinematic “greatest hits” collection. And they’re all here—from original action heroes like Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, to B-movie stalwarts like Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren and Jet Li. Even newcomers like Liam Hemsworth (“The Hunger Games”) get to mix it up with epic action icons like Chuck Norris. And they made the smartest move of all time by includ-

EXAGGERRATED RIDICULOUSNESS: A mashup of action stars from yesteryear meet back up in a romp unlike any other in “The Expendables 2.” Courtesy photos

ing the world’s most ridiculous movie star ever created: Jean-Claude Van Damme. He plays a villain named Vilain (yes, I’m serious), who hams it up harder than a coke-fueled pigsty.

He fits perfectly into the model of dusting off old movie stars well past their prime and having way too good of a time doing so.

The plot feels cobbled together from a dozen different action films. Barney (Stallone) and his team of expendables are off on a globetrotting mission to stop a war criminal from obtaining some weapon-grade plutonium. Stolen nuclear materials? In an action film, you say?

Unheard of! The truth is: The plot is no more recycled than higher-grade junk, à la “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.”

Still, the action in “The Expendables 2” remains pretty damn fantastic thanks in no small part to the talents of Simon West (“Con Air”), who really seems to excel at creating big, obnoxious set pieces that end up being remarkably well-executed. A film like this lives or dies by the fight scenes, and this one serves up plenty of unbelievably crazy action. For instance, I was not aware that a high-powered sniper rifle contained enough firepower to make someone’s head explode. Physics and logic be damned! This is a world where ammunition never runs out, where 60-year-old men fight one another and don’t die of a heart attack, and where everything shot at has the capability of exploding into a massive fireball. I like this world; it’s fun.

Kudos to Schwarzenegger who somehow manages to come out of retirement and channel the kind of manic, unbridled performance that he built his career on: mangling lines and spewing catchphrases like a man half his age.

It’s almost as if he has transcended traditional performance and evolved into something beyond irony. It’s as if he is actually trying to por-

tray himself. One may think it would require very little effort—but not Arnold. Instead, he expends five times the normal amount of raw acting energy to deliver a kind of megacharged Arnold Schwarzenegger 2.0. It’s a marvel to behold.

In fact, all the performances are. Stallone’s voice has so little treble, he sounds like a blown speaker. Dolph Lundgren has a stupid grin on his face for most of the film, like he’s just happy to be working. And do I really need to waste words describing the acting acumen of MMA superstar Randy Couture?

I wasn’t really thinking about the acting as I watched the film’s climax unfold: Stallone, Willis, Schwarzenegger and Norris murdering hundreds of nameless villains in an action orgy unrivaled in modern cinema. The fact that these old-school icons are smiling as they mow down countless henchman is just hilarious. Never has genocide been so great! For 90 minutes, I got to hop into the way-back machine and remember the glorious feeling of watching the good guys brutally kill their enemies, leaving enough time between reloading to utter a ridiculously written catchphrase.

If nothing else, “The Expendables 2” is gobs of fun.

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9/3-5: “The Queen of Versailles” (pictured) is a character-driven documentary about a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream.

Dirt Poor Film Festival Vol. 2 Calico Room • 107 S. Front St. 8/29: Free, with concessions!

In an effort to satisfy Wilmington’s abundant local film and art crowd, a handful of dirt poor filmmakers, in association with the Calico Room, present The Dirt Poor Filmmakers Festival Vol 2, to provide a unique outlet for burgeoning artists’ work to be seen, screened, and supported by their community. Feat. two live music sets with local singer/songwriter Jesse Stockton, and local soul and hip-hop duo Fuzz and Mac who will be returning to Wilmington for their first live performance in over a year. Also feat. DJ Tme, DJ Dangerz and DJ Frasca Fresh and over 10 films in three categories: narrative, animation and experimental. Special independent music video block from local musicians and filmmakers. Local Artist Gabriel Lehman has also created and donated a DPFF original to support the festival.Free, including popcorn, nachos, and candy, but donations accepted.

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his bed sheets, computer and mini-fridge onto UNCW’s campus, he thought his life’s calling would be dentistry. Yet, working with molars just didn’t suit the eager freshman’s destiny. He soon discovered the arts—something of which he was barely exposed to in youth—would surround and, inevitably, envelope him.

“I got sucked in,” Stinson says. “I was living with other artists and film majors.

I got to experience that world and fell in love with it. It was my first taste—and it tasted good.”

Fast-forward five years: Stinson is now a professional photographer. More so, he’s one-half of a wedding, fashion and marketing photography/filmography team with his cohort in cinematography Adam Gilbert. They make up Blueberry Fusion, a pairing filled with dedication to making a good product and having fun while doing it.

“We work with our friends and we’re fortunate to do what we love,” Gilbert tells, “so there’s no real use in getting too worked up—on location or in the studio.”

Before the duo met, Gilbert spent time honing his craft in New York City, where he worked for a combination of theatre and film companies. He mainly captured businesses for web-distribution pieces, which provided him with work-force savvy. “New York taught me how to be an entrepreneur and create for myself,” he shares.

While employeed for separate wedding companies in the same venue in North Carolina, the two discovered their shooting styles and tastes are very similar. “As it goes in the wedding world,” Gilbert says, “we ended up working together quite a bit and became good friends. The decision was obvious to team up and create something different that would let us both grow creatively—thus, Blueberry Fusion.”

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by Southern Weddings magazine. Gilbert was recently voted the emerging leader of the year by the United Way of the Cape Fear Area, and only a couple weeks ago Stinson received a first-place nod in the live judging contest at the Wedding Photographic Society Convention in Chapel Hill.

Stinson’s images have also been chosen for awards in the society’s quarterly contests.

“Weddings present a lot of unique challenges and opportunities to create,” Gilbert explains. “The fact that they are live events adds a pressure that forces us to be creative and work within certain parameters. In that sense, from a shooter’s perspective, they are very hard things to cover.

That’s why they’re so rewarding. It’s inspiring to know the work we’re creating will remain with a family forever. Weddings hold an air of legacy, and to contribute to a family’s history is an amazing catalyst for us.”

On the opposite end of the spectrum, fashion shoots force Stinson and Gilbert out of their elements. In fact, it allows them the creative freedom to pursue their own artistic fantasies and fulfill their vision. The duo shot encore’s fall fashion spread (pages 31-36), featuring models, some of whom are longtime collaborators and others whom are new to Blueberry Fusion’s lenses.

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CHANGE OF SCENERY: Blueberry Fusion comprises Austin Stinson (left) and Adam Gilbert (right).

The duo works non-stop to increase their skills, often taking them to NYC and L.A. Courtesy photo

fore, and we’ve known Oliver Mellan for a long time through UNCW’s film school and via working on projects with him for Freaker USA,” Gilbert affirms. “He actually just directed a Blueberry Fusion promo video set to release very soon. We met Adrienne O’Docharty through Oliver and were excited to photograph her for the first time for this project.” As the directors of the entire shoot, they chose clothing from Aqua Fedora, Julie’s Boutique and Bloke, as well local line Castles Couture from Caroline Castles.

“Fashion photography feels limitless,” Gilbert explains. “It gives us a medium to expand our skill set by trying new techniques, and it allows us to really shoot in the moment. It’s fun to invest ourselves into set design, art direction, hair, make-up, and all the other elements that bring the shoots to life.”

As many will see, their works exude romantic qualities. Whimsy and softness seem to be a big part of their style, and motion allures the viewer inside.

“It was also nice to have the creative freedom to do whatever we wanted [for encore,]” Gilbert claims. “That freedom can be

scarce on photo shoots sometimes, so having that outlet was definitely rewarding.”

Aside from working all over the southeast for weddings and corporate clients, learning more about their technologies keeps them on the move. They’ve attended the last two InFocus Video Conferences in New Orleans and Charleston, and they will be participating in a filmmaking workshop in October.

They’ve also got their tickets booked for the next InFocus conference in Los Angeles in January before embarking on what they’re calling “The Inspiration Tour.” They shot hybrid bridal/fashion sessions in NYC and L.A. to help broaden their stylistic horizons. Thus, they’re wanting to take the tour global, heavily considering a trip to Paris soon.

While their acquiring stamps on their passport, it doesn’t mean they’ll slow down stateside. To help spread inspiration and education via photography, the pair hope to launch a side to their business which helps novice photographers excel. Eventually, they want to offer a mixture of one-on-one lessons and group events for broader topics.

“We’re huge proponents of continuing to learn—in whatever field you’re in,” Gilbert details. “If we can continue to improve, we’ll be able to provide a high-level of service to our clients and ourselves as artists.”

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AMERICAN BLUEWATER

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

CATCH

Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer.

We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad.

Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted seasonal desserts from DeLovely Desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and 20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports.

We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm. Visit us for Wing Tuesdays with 50 cent wings all day

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long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-798-9464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Summer ■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town.

Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drink lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches(Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.”

With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

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

■ ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Fri 11a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ ■ FEATURING: Waterfront dining ■ MUSIC: Music every Sunday in Summer ■ ■ WEBSITE: www.bluewaterdining.com 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

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A Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilm- a ington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee Chef Keith A Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. l We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and b locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to f our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 w & 2010. Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh t Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. t Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy 7 Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche ■ to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Floun- p der Escovitch & Miso Salmon. Custom Entree request gladly accom- p modated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand Crafted ■ seasonal desserts from DeLovely Desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 ■ Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405.

■ ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Friday ■ 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and Monday-Saturday 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington H ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List O w BUFFALO WILD WINGS S If you’re looking for good food and an atmosphere that’s fun for the t whole family, Buffalo Wild Wings is the place! Award winning wings and h

20 signature sauces and seasonings. Plus…salads, wraps, flatbreads, burgers, and more. Tons of Big screen TVs and all your favorite sports. We have daily drink specials, a HUGE draft selection, and Free Trivia all day every day. Come in for our Weekday Lunch Specials, only $5.99 from 11am-2pm.

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: MondaySaturday 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: 2 locations-Midtown (910-7989464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the Sum-

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■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

THE GEORGE ON THE RIVERWALK

Drop your anchor at The George on the RiverWalk, your destination for dock ‘n’ dine. Watch the historic Cape Fear River unfold before you while you enjoy the best in Southern Coastal Cuisine. The menu combines elegance, creativity and diverse selection of steak, pasta, salad and fresh seafood, including the best Shrimp n’ Grits in town.

Warm in the sun on the expansive outdoor deck sipping an exotic, colorful martini, or unwind at the spacious bar inside boasting extensive wine and martini lists along with weekday appetizer specials from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to try downtown’s most expansive menu for Saturday and Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. You are welcome to dock your boat at the only dock’n’dine restaurant downtown, grab a trolley, or enjoy our free, front door parking (ask for pass!) Why satisfy when you can indulge? Find the George on the Riverwalk at 128 South Water Street, 910-763-2052.

■ SERVING: Lunch: Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dinner: Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Brunch: Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.thegeorgerestaurant.com

HALLIGAN’S PUBLIC HOUSE

“Failte,” is the Gaelic word for “Welcome,” and at Halligan’s Public House it’s our “Motto.” Step into Halligan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drink lift the spirit. Be sure to try Halligan’s house specialty, “The Reuben,” number one with critics and of course our customers. One bite and you’ll understand why. Of course, we also serve a full selection of other delicious entrees including seafood, steak and pasta, as well as a wide assortment of burgers, sandwiches(Halligan’s Cheese Steak), and salads. And if you are looking for a friendly watering hole where you can raise a glass or two with friends, new and old, Halligan’s Public House boasts a comfortable bar where fun-loving bartenders hold court daily and blarney fills the air. Stop

by Halligan’s Public House today, “When you’re at Halligan’s....you’re at home.” With 12 beers on tap and 16 flat screen TVs, you can watch your favorite game and enjoy your favorite drink.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 Days a Week Monday-Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Masonboro Loop ■ FEATURING: The Best Reuben in Town!, $5.99 lunch specials, Outdoor Patio ■ WEBSITE: www.halligansnc.com

HENRY’S

A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because its going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. Henry’s is home to live music, wine & beer dinners and other special events. Check out their calendar of events at HenrysRestaurant.com for details. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Tues.- Fri.: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sat.: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily blackboard specials.

■ MUSIC: Live Music beginning at 5:30 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.henrysrestaurant.com.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

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

2231. 1706 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach.

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

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

CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017.

Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

K’S CAFE

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

Visit us in our new location on the corner of Eastwood and Racine - 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109. “Where the people make the place” If you’re looking for a warm and friendly atmosphere with awesome home-cooked, freshly prepared meals, you can’t beat K’s Cafe. Serving Breakfast (from $3.50) and Lunch (including daily entree-and-two side specials for $6.95). K’s Cafe is the best deal in Wilmington. They offer chargrilled burgers, including their most popular Hot Hamburger Platter smothered in gravy! They also offer great choices such as fresh chicken salad, crabcake sandwich, soups, and even a delicious Monte Cristo served on French toast bread. K’s also offers soup, sandwich and salad combos and a great variety of homemade desserts. On Sundays they offer a great brunch menu which changes every week.

A variety of choices will be on the menu such as Shrimp and Grits and Eggs Benedict. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Give K’s Cafe a try...you won’t be sorry. 420 Eastwood Rd., Unit 109, 791-6995. Find us on Facebook.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH: 7 DAYS A WEEK. Monday - Friday. 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ever-changing brunch ■ WEBSITE: www.ks-cafe.net

THE LITTLE DIPPER

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

■ SERVING DINNER: Open every day at 5 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 70’s menu every Tues.; Special prix fixe menu on Thurs.; 25% off a’ la cart menu on Fri. from 5-7 p.m. and half price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Fri. & Sat. in summer ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Throughout the Port City ■ FEATURING: Dog friendly locations

ASIAN SZECHUAN 132

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

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7 p.m. enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while earlybird specials last from 4-6 p.m., where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570.

■ SERVING DINNER: Open Mon. thru Thursday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Hibachi style dining.

■ WEBSITE: hirojapanesesteakhouse.com/hibachi

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

TROLLY STOP

Trolly Stop Hot Dogs is a family owned franchise with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in storemade chili, slaw and sauces, and as of more recent – a variety of gourmet sausages and burgers (at participating locations). The types of hot dogs include Beef & Pork, All Beef, Smoked Sausage, Fat-free Turkey (at participating locations), and Soy. Sausages include Bratwurst, Mild Italian, Spicy Beef and Polish Kielbasi. Locations are: 121 N. Front Street open Monday thru Saturday 11 a.m. ‘til 4:30 p.m. CLOSED SUNDAYS; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Wednesday thru Friday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. CLOSED MON. AND TUES. (910) 2561421. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Sunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors.

Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Sat. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. for lunch. Mon.- Sun. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. for dinner.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: “Green Fish” sustainable menu ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

TAMASHII SUSHI AND SPOONS

The area’s first sustainably-sourced Sushi and Asian Fusion restaurant features sushi and tasting spoons which offer portions of poke, tartare, and ceviche styles from around the world. Our chef uses locally sourced and line-caught offerings of only the highest quality to create a fresh flavor like no other. Come sample his traditional sushi, as well as signature fusion rolls like the Aloha Roll, made with tempura shrimp, toasted coconut, crispy bacon, charred pineapple and macadamia nut brittle. Our contemporary atmosphere also showcases dishes from our full kitchen such as Miso-Mustard Sterling Silver Pork and small plate offerings.

Try a Wasabi or Thai Basil martini or a wine, craft beer, or sake from our unique full-bar list. Tuesdays you can get a half-carafe for the price of a glass! We are located at 4039 Masonboro Loop Road, suite 1A at the junction of Navajo Road in Masonboro Commons. Open from 4:30 to 10:00 Monday through Thursday, and until 11:00 on

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PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

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Friday and Saturday. Just drop in or call 910-703-SAKE for a reservation.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Th.: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat: 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.sushiandspoons.com

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Upstairs sofa bar serving cocktails and

■ NEIGHBORHOOD Greenfield Park ■ FEATURING Home-made desserts, ½ priced bottles of

■ WEBSITE: www.capricebistro.com

■ MUSIC Live music every Fri.; Live Irish music 1st Fri.

INDIAN

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

THAI SPICE

TANDOORI BITES

ITALIAN

From the flavorfully mild to the fiery spiced, Thai Spice customers are wooed by the dish that’s made to their specifications. Featuring a tasteful menu of traditional Thai standards to numerous delectable house specials, it’s quickly becoming the local favorite for Thai cuisine. This family-run restaurant is sure to win you over. If you haven’t discovered this gem, come in and be charmed. Whether it be a daytime delight, or an evening indulgence, your visit will make you look forward to your return. Located in Monkey Junction at 5552 Carolina Beach Rd., Ste. G. (910) 791-0044 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tue.-Th.: 11:30 a.m.

– 9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat.: 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sun.: 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.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 nonintrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious.

After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a light-fare and full menus are served.

Art is always on display in the sofa bar, so be sure to inquire frequently about their artist show receptions. Voted “Best French Restaurant”seven years in a row! 10 Market Street, downtown Wilmington, (910) 815-0810.

■ SERVING DINNER: Sun.- Thurs.

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

lighter fare.

wine on Tuesday and the best pint of Guinness in town.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials ■ WEBSITE: www.RomanellisRestaurant.com.

of each month.

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

Located on College Road, just opposite Hugh MacRae Park, Tandoori Bites offers fine Indian cuisine at affordable prices. Try one of 74 dishes on their lengthy menu, featuring a large range of side dishes and breads. They have specialties, such as lamb korma with nuts, spices and herbs in a mild creamy sauce, as well as seafood, like shrimp biryani with saffron-flavored rice, topped with the shellfish and nuts. They also have many vegetarian dishes, including mutter paneer, with garden peas and homemade paneer, or baingan bharta with baked eggplant, flamed and sautéed with onions, garlic and ginger. Join their cozy eatery, where a far east escape awaits all diners, among a staff of friendly and helpful servers, as well as chefs who bring full-flavored tastes straight from their homeland. Located at 1620 South College Road, (910) 794-4540.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sat 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; Sun 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown.

■ FEATURING: Lunch buffet, which now serves South Indian cuisine ($7.95 daily) ■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

The authentic Italian cuisine served at Taste of Italy has scored them Best Deli in the Port City for years running now.

The Guarino family recipes have been passed down from generation to generation to brothers Tommy and Chris, who serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to hungry diners. They also cater all events, from holiday parties to corporate lunches, including hot meals, cold trays, handmade desserts and an array of platters, from antipasto to cold cuts. In addition, Taste of Italy sells Scalfani products, Sabrett hot dogs and PollyO cheeses in their market, all the while serving top-notch hot and cold items from their delicatessen. Located at 1101 South College Rd., P. 910-392-7529, F. 910-392-9745 www. ncatasteofitaly.com Open M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Ponatone, Pandora, Torrone and gift baskets of all sizes!

■ WEBSITE: www.ncatasteofitaly.com

IRISH

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

THE HARP

The Harp offers the finest in traditional Irish family recipes served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere.

We are proud to use the freshest, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible to bring you and yours the best of traditional Irish fare! We also offer a fully stocked bar featuring your favorite Irish beer and spirits. Located just beside Greenfield Lake Park in downtown Wilmington is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish food and music to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER Monday-Friday 11 a.m.

– 10 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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A TASTE OF ITALY

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 16 oz. Marinated Rib Eye Steak. Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite. Large parties welcome. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland. (910) 383.1885.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.- Thurs. 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

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

■ WEBSITE: www.epwilmington.com ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South ■ FEATURING: Daily specials, kids menu and online coupons.

■ WEBSITE: www.elizabethspizzawilmington.com.

PIZZETTA’S PIZZERIA

Family-owned and operated by Sicilian cousins Sal and Vito, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria has become Wilmington’s favorite place for homey, authentic Italian fare served with precision and flavor like none other. Made daily from family recipes, folks will enjoy hand-tossed pizzas——gourmet to traditional——specialty heroes and pastas, homemade soups and desserts, and even daily blackboard specials. Something remains tempting for every palate, whether craving one of their many pies or a heaping of eggplant parm, strombolis and calzones, or the famed Casa Mia (penne with sautéed mushrooms, ham, peas in a famous meat sauce with cream). Just save room for their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth garlic knots! Ending the meal with their pastry chef’s carefully crafted cannolis, Tiramisu or gourmet cheesecake, alongside a cup of freshly made espresso or cappuccino, literally makes a perfect end to one unforgett able and desirable meal. Located in Anderson Square at 4107 Oleander Dr., Unit F, Wilmington (910799-4300) or coming soon Pizzetta’s II, 1144 Cutler’s Crossing, Leland (in Brunswick Forest next to Lowe’s).

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER:: ILM location: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m., and Sun., noon. • Leland location: Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-

10 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m. -11 p.m.; Sun., noon - 9:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown Wilmington and coming soon, Brunswick Forest in Leland ■ FEATURING: Homemade pizzas, pastas, soups and desserts, all made from family recipes!

■ WEBSITE: www.pizzettas.net

SLICE OF LIFE

“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

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

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE

Offering the most authentic, gourmet Latin American cuisine in Wilmington. With dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Cuba you’ll be able to savor a variety of flavors from all over Latin America. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue.

910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon Sat. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and from 5-10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

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

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for

Organic and Natural groceries and supplements, or a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious and totally fresh meal or snack. Whether you are in the mood for a Veggie Burger, Hamburger or a Chicken Caesar Wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte Lovey’s Cafe’ menu. The Food Bar-which has cold salads and hot selections can be eaten in the newly expanded Lovey’s Cafe’ or boxed for take-out. The Juice Bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with Organic fruits and vegetables. Specializing in bulk sales of grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices. Lovey’s has a great selection of Local produce and receives several weekly deliveries to ensure freshness. Lovey’s also carries Organic Grass-Fed and Free-Range meats and poultry. Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free products are in stock regularly, as are Vegan and Vegetarian groceries. Lovey’s also carries Wholesome Pet Foods. Stop

by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 am to 6 p.m.. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Rd in the Landfall Shopping Center; (910) 509-0331. “You’ll Love it at Lovey’s!”

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Café open: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.(salad bar open all the time). Market hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Organic Salad Bar/Hot Bar, New Bakery with fresh, organic pies and cakes. Newly expanded.

■ WEBSITE: www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP KITCHEN

Come dine-in or take-out from the newly renovated Coop Kitchen at Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market. You can fill your plate or box with hot bar and salad bar items that are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Made-toorder sandwiches, like the Tempeh Reuben, are served hot off the Panini grill. The Co-op Café offers organic smoothies and fresh juices; local wheatgrass shots; fair trade organic coffee, lattes, and chai tea; and our newest addition of Lenny Boy kombucha tea on tap. Don’t forget our baked-from-scratch baked goods! The Co-op Kitchen provides menu items that appeal to everyone, regardless of dietary demands.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ WEEKEND BRUNCH: Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

■ SALAD BAR: Mon. - Sun, 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ SANDWICHES: Mon. - Sun, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown FEATURING: indoor/outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi WEBSITE: www.tidalcreek.coop

SEAFOOD DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR

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

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

EAST

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

275 Waynick Blvd. Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256-2251.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.blockade-runner.com

HIERONYMUS

Hieronymus Seafood is the midtown stop for seafood lovers. In business for over 30 years, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by constantly providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in local seafood. It’s the place to be if you are seeking top quality attributes in atmosphere, presentations, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysteronymus and daily fresh catch specials. Hieronymus

has all ABC permits and also provides catering services.

Voted “Best Seafood” in 2011. 5035 Market Street; 910392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ ■ ■ ■

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

WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

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

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

WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

SMALL PLATES THE FORTUNATE GLASS

The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar is the perfect place to explore the beauty of wine while tasting a variety of tapas in an intimate environment. The wine menu focuses on wines from all regions, with 50 wines by the glass and approximately 350 wines available by the bottle, including some of the best boutique and cult wines, to everyday values that work with any budget. There are over 30 beers available featuring some of the best craft selections. The serene ambiance of The Fortunate Glass, created by the beautiful wall murals, the elegant copper and glass tile bar, castle-rocked walls and intimate booths enhances the experience of any selection you choose. The Fortunate Glass Wine Bar also presents a small menu of creative tapas, global cheeses, cured meats and decadent desserts to accompany and compliment any wine selection.

■ SERVING EVENINGS: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 2 p.m.-2.a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown

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$24 General admission $22 Senior $21 CAM Member admission Show days: City Stage Box office opens at CAM at 5:30 pm for 8:00 pm performance, 12:30 pm for 3:00 pm performance. Advance purchase and more information visit www.citystagenc.com. CAM members call City Stage (910) 264-2602 for discount.

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Weekly Events for Noni Bacca Winery: Tuesday Night – BFF Night

Come hang out at the winery with your best friend(s) after work. Great music, wine and beer specials.

Enjoy Red and White wine starting at $4.00 per glass and 20% off bottles!

Fruit Style Wine at $3.00 per glass or $9.00 per bottle!

Craft Beer starting at $2.50 per bottle!

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Thursday Night at the Winery

420 Eastwood Rd., Suite 108

Every Thursday Night at Noni Bacca Winery, the lights go down and the music goes up!

Enjoy the awesome Wine and Beer Specials!

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All couples are welcome to stop and enjoy a wine tasting at Wilmington’s International Award-Winning Winery.

Got dinner plans? Stop in before or after dinner!

Great way to start or end your evening.

Bring your special someone in for a special treat!

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■ FEATURING: Free Wine Tasting: Tues. 6-8pm. Bubble and wine specials: Wed. & Thurs. Monthly food & wine pairing events.

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SOUTHERN CASEY’S BUFFET

In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buffet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/Soul Food and Buffet categories.

“Every day we are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and homemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. (910) 798-2913.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesdays.

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SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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FOX & HOUND PUB & GRILLE

Serving up the best bar food for any local sports fan, Fox & Hound has appetites covered. Located next to Mayfaire Cinema 16, it’s no question that Fox is a great place to go on date night, or to watch the big game on one of the restaurant’s six large projection screens and 19 plasma televisions. Guests can also play pool, darts or video games in this casual-theme restaurant. For starters, Fox offers delicious appetizers like ultimate nachos, giant Bavarian pretzels and spinach artichoke dip. In the mood for something more? Try the hand-battered Newcastle fish ‘n’ chips or chicken tenders, or the grilled Mahi-Mahi served atop a bed of spicy rice. From cheeseburgers and sirloins to salads and wood oven-inspired pizzas, Fox has plenty to choose from for lunch or dinner. Finish the meal with a 6-inch Great Cookie Blitz, a chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and Hershey’s syrup. 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

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

HELL’S KITCHEN

This is downtown Wilmington’s Sports Pub! With every major sporting package on ten HDTVs and our huge HD projection screen, there is no better place to catch every game in every sport. Our extensive menu ranges from classics, like thick Angus burgers or NY-style Reuben, to lighter fare, such as homemade soups, fresh salads and vegetarian options. Whether meeting for a business lunch, lingering over dinner and drinks, or watching the game, the atmosphere and friendly service will turn you into a regular.

Open late 7 days a week, with free WiFi, darts, and did we mention sports? Free lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. (910) 763-4133.

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Newest sandwich shop downtown makes one mighty Corleone

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mare to navigate for months thanks to its ongoing road construction project, which I think began sometime in the mid-19th century. As a result, I’m sure many folks have been avoiding that particular thoroughfare and thus may have missed the opening of Cousins Italian Deli. May I make a suggestion? Park in one of the decks and walk a couple blocks over because Cousins is a lunch spot not to be missed.

Housed in the former Courthouse Café— and logically located half a block from the courthouse—Cousins offers a simple breakfast menu for those on the morning-go and a remarkably extensive sandwich list for lunch.

Salads, cold pastas and desserts round it out, but make no mistake: The sandwiches are the star of the show. Mostly named for Italian cities, all 26 provide a wide variety for any number of appetites.

I’ll just come right out and say it: Cousins has the best bread in town. Only La Gemma on 17th Street can rival them. The Italian rolls

by Rosa Bianca Deli Cousins Italian et 7 Nor th 3rd Stre 81 48 (910) 254Price: $$ 26 usins features Bottom Line: Co my new favorite sandwiches and rleone. in town, the Co Cousins uses on their long roll sandwiches blend a crusty exterior with a slightly doughy crumb. The added structure and texture cannot be beat. Cousins buys their round rolls from Wilmington’s Delovely Desserts, while other breads come from Carolina Farmin’, adding an even greater flavor from their local business-purchasing appeal.

What’s in between slices of bread matters, too. Cousins does not disappoint here, either—especially with the Parma, a chicken parmigana rendition. Light breading

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with hints of oregano accent a remarkably juicy chicken breast. The slight acidity of the tomato sauce (applied with admirable restraint, I might add) gives balance. Though I don’t find mozzarella particularly flavorful, the sandwich benefits from the added thin slice; its texture does something wonderful on the whole. I may go back just to buy a half-pound of their cheese.

As much as I enjoy the Parma, the real winner remains the Corleone. The city made famous by “The Godfather” is now my goto sandwich: a lightly breaded chicken cutlet between more slices of fresh mozzarella.

The main difference between the Corleone and Parma: Balsamic vinaigrette replaces tomato sauce, also topped with Bermuda onions, slices of tomato, and field greens.

The freshness of the ingredients strikes the tongue at the first taste. The tomato stays bright and vibrant, the field greens crisp and earthy, while the onions’ sharp bite balances the hints of sweetness in the vinaigrette. It’s hands down one of the best lunches I’ve ever had. Cousins has a long list of concoctions, but I can already tell I’ll be hard pressed to steer away from the Corleone during numerous upcoming visits.

The Verona sandwich offers protein and veggies in one bite. Grilled chicken, smothered in roasted vegetables and drizzled with herb dressing, keeps its freshness through

and through. The zucchini and eggplant burst between my teeth, in spite of being grilled. I couldn’t place the herbs in the dressing, but I did enjoy the tartness against the chicken.

The Verona is an excellent choice for anyone who doesn’t trust me about the Corleone.

The Giuseppe (my take-home dinner option) comes with an eggplant cutlet, in between Capicola, Soppressata, mozzarella, sundried tomato, fresh basil, and my old favorite, the balsamic vinaigrette. Success again! I admit: I rarely think to blend eggplant with spicy Italian meats, because I typically use eggplant in place of meat. But the firm, breaded vegetable works as an excellent base. Smaller amounts of the sausages add flavoring agents—a fun idea I plan on stealing. The pungency of the basil mixes nicely with the sun-dried tomato and its hyper-acidic flavors, too. Taking it home for later dining did no harm to the sandwich either; in fact, the flavors melded more intensely.

Dessert can be interesting at Cousins. All made in-house, their doughnut muffins are delicious, even if a bit dry. The cinnamon and brown sugar crust makes for an expectant yet proper combination, but they could use a touch more moisture. On the opposite side of the spectrum, the carrot cake proves less sweet, equally delicious and so moist I nearly classify it a beverage. Trust me: Stick with the carrot cake!

Cousins does suffer from a limitation of design—the line to refill beverages blocks the only entry and exit. Still, I think a little jostling with fellow diners is a small price to pay for one of the best sandwiches in town.

Look for me there. I’ll be the one devouring a Corleone.

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Island, but until recently I never noticed the birds. It seems like they’re everywhere this time of year— lounging on the floodtide deltas, cackling to each other while flying overhead, diving after sparkling schools of menhaden and mullet. Often when I kayak to the island, I’ll paddle past herring gulls and black skimmers resting on sandbars, or startle white egrets who retreat back into the marsh when I pull up on the muddy shore behind the dunes. On the beach I’ll watch pelicans spiral into the ocean, impacting the water with enough force to make me wonder if they’ll surface again. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, I’ll spot an osprey.

I recognize a few species from my field guide, but I’m no ornithologist. I have no idea where these birds come from, what they eat, if there are any endangered species, or why they come to Masonboro specifically out of all the other islands in the area.

For answers to these questions I refer to Captain Joseph Abbate, the head of Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours, a local business that has been offering ecotours to Masonboro Island since 1999. With two environmental science degrees from UNCW, experience in shorebird biology and a wildlife refuge manager for the National Audubon Society, he can answer any queries about all things avian. I call him, and he graciously invites me on a taxi run to the island in his 27foot catamaran, the Shamrock, so we can talk birds.

He welcomes me aboard with a handshake and a smile and we push off, motoring south past the houses on the backside of Wrightsville Beach. With a halo of curly black hair and vibrant eyes hidden behind wraparound sunglasses, Captain Joe sits relaxed at the helm, steering with one hand. Since the migration season is beginning, I ask him about the origins of the flocks we see now.

“A lot of these birds come from breeding grounds up north, near Nova Scotia and a region called the Canadian Maritimes,” Joe says. “They fly south down the eastern flyway, sometimes all the way to South America and Tierra del Fuego.”

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on the curled index finger of the South American continent. He mentions one species in particular, the red knot. An unassuming bird with speckled grey feathers and a cinnamon-colored belly, every year they fly a preposterous distance— around 9,000 miles—to breed. Pausing here to rest and feed, they take in warmth from the sun and prepare for the long journey ahead. “Seeing a red knot would definitely be the highlight of a birding tour,” he says.

The tide is dropping, and we cruise past one of the shoals. It’s packed with birds. “Here,” says Joe, “Take a look.” He hands me a battered pair of binoculars. I see perhaps a hundred individuals, sharing one outcropping of sand no bigger than our boat, all basking in the afternoon sun. Although I don’t see any red knots, I’m amazed by the diversity.

“Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro are home to seven distinct species of shorebirds,” Joe says, then recites them from memory: black skimmer, least tern, royal tern, gull bill tern, Wilson plover, piping plover, and American oystercatcher. I sense he’s given this talk before. He points out the skimmers to me, black birds with white bellies and a vibrant band of orange circling the base of the beak. They’re his favorite.

“The amount of specialization is amazing,” he explains when asked why. “They’ve got a tactile feeding mechanism, which basically means there’s a trigger in the beak which closes when it senses food. Kind of like a Venus Flytrap. Also, they’ve got [ventricular] compressed pupils, like a cat, so they can see extremely well in low-light conditions.”

We pull up onto the sandy backside of the island to pick up his fare, 15 ladies on a surf retreat. While they board, Captain Joe queues up Jimmy Buffett on the stereo. I look at the island.

Masonboro is the largest undisturbed barrier island in the Cape Fear region, and has everything an island should have: good surf, a pirate history, and an unparalleled dedication to conservation. As part of the N.C. National Estuarine Research Reserve, it’s only accessible by boat. There is no development anywhere on the island, save for the rocky jetty on the northernmost tip, making it singularly unique. It’s one of the

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reasons, along with the abundant food sources and ebb-tide shoals, the birds like to come here—they know they won’t be disturbed.

“Although this island is 8-and-a-half miles long, there’s really only about an acre or so that the birds can actually use for nesting,” Joe says, pressing buttons on his iPod. Jimmy starts to croon about living and dying in three-quarter time. “Sometimes people get frustrated with the boundaries that we set up, but it’s necessary.” I recall the Colonial Waterbird Nesting Site we passed on the south end of Wrightsville Beach, denoted by white signs and cordoned off to the general public and their dogs.

“Globally, we’re seeing a shorebird decline due to the lack of suitable sand for nesting birds,” he explains. “The biggest problem facing them here is probably the dredging that’s about to begin.”

The dredging he refers to is a tri-yearly process, described saccharinely as “beach renourishment,” which pumps sand from Masonboro inlet through a rusty pipe lying on the beach to the north end of Wrightsville in a futile and expensive effort to counteract the natural process of erosion. Last time they tried it, a professor of mine made a comment that stuck with me: “There’s no amount of engineers and contractors that can out-sand God. He’ll pick it up and put it right back where it was.”

The shoals, visible at low tide, make an easy target for the dredging. “They look at the shoals and see all that nice sand,” Joe says, pointing, “and it’s easy to get to, which means less work.” But the birds need those ebb-tide shoals, too, as do fish and crabs and other creatures who call the shoals home when they’re submerged.

Despite the hazards the birds face, Captain Joe is convinced the future of Masonboro looks bright. He cites the increase in management and understanding as sources of optimism, and he’s noticing more people valuing local resources. “Surprisingly, the BP oil spill in the Gulf helped,” he says. “That event got soccer moms thinking about conservation, not just environmentalists.

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As part of this event, the North Carolina Coastal Federation invites everyone to join in oyster and salt marsh restoration activities on that day at Morris Landing, along the shores of Stump Sound.

Volunteers will work with Federation staff at the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve to bag oyster shells for a reef construction project, do a site clean-up, and install salt marsh plant seedlings along the shoreline.

The N.C. Coastal Federation partners with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) and UNCW to design and implement these oyster habitat creation and restoration projects in the Cape Fear Region. The Coastal Federation has been working with citizens on water quality issues for 30 years and building oyster reefs since 1998.

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To date the Federation has created and enhanced 27+ acres of oyster reef habitat at 12 sites in the region. The projects, from 0.10 – 4 acres, are located in Myrtle Grove Sound, Hewlett’s Creek, Stump Sound, Alligator Bay and the New River.

As part of the restoration, in 2010 DMF was able to enlist local commercial fishermen to place the oyster shells. Over 100 fishermen participated in the program, spreading over 41,000 bushels of shell to create 7.5 acres of oyster reef habitat at seven sites.

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WHQR, Wal-Mart, GE Hitachi, Progress Energy, Marines and other service members from Camp LeJeune, State Agencies, UNCW, CFCC, CCCC, Ashley, Hoggard, and Dixon HS, Boys and Girls Scouts are just a few of the groups who have participated in oyster shell bagging events. The groups are often able to meet their community service goals; marines get credit towards community service medals; students get credit towards their classes and Honor Society. NCCF staff makes the events fun and interesting, not just hard work. They encourage groups to contact them to set up a volunteer project.

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my career suicide note Chapter 18: Work Ethic

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y father was a quiet man.

When he did speak, his voice carried. He dedicated his life to education and spent many years teaching poor children in rural areas before becoming principal of the Catholic school, which I attended. Patience was his virtue—as was a tireless work ethic that he made sure was passed along to his children.

The day any of us turned 16, we got a job bagging groceries. As long as we lived in his house, we worked. Even if the job was difficult or seemingly pointless, we did it to the best of our ability and gave it every effort.

My father was a man defined by his actions, as his words were often few. There isn’t a particular quote I remember him saying that echoed such a sentiment, but the memories of a lifetime of work to make sure that even when things were difficult or seemed impossible, there was a way through—not out, but through.

When things in my life seem chaotic, I often think of my father.

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ntributor, Fact or Fiction co thly in encore published bi-mon Things were going poorly. There was constant tension on set. The minute I walked in range of filming, I could feel it lingering like humidity caused by the friction between our soft-core pornographer/director and our crack-addict/leading man. Both were vying for control of the burning fuselage that had become this movie.

I was in a constant state of stress trying to manage Jim, who was moving back and forth between unmanageable and catatonic at a rapidly increasing pace. There were constant arguments between Julian and Jim, ranging from the direction and tone of the scene to the amount of time taken between the words “speeding,””rolling” and “action.” Most of the crew had already given up. I could see it in their eyes and hear it in the random chatter between scenes.

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Word had gotten back to me that there was a running bet on who was going to walk off the production first. Upon further investigation, I learned there were three running bets. One was regarding the date and time the film would halt production. A side pool had started and people were trying to decide just how it would shut down. The odds currently favored the film running out of money.

Since it was 10 days into filming and five days behind schedule, that seemed plausible.

The other popular theory involved Jim dying of an overdose. If I were a gambling man, that’s where my money would have gone— especially after watching him make every effort to destroy himself. But the movie had more problems than just Julian and Jim. The L.A.-based producers were rewriting the script on set, constantly changing locations and setups. This pissed off the crew, who were in a perpetual state of confusion as to what exactly we were doing next. It was their money, and they were flushing it down the toilet with the reckless abandon usually reserved for trust-fund babies. On top of their constant tinkering, they also had managed to offend the local teamsters by barking orders at them.

They lacked a basic understanding of how film sets work—its chain of command.

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department. Most of the crew were experienced enough to know how to nod and smile, and smart enough to disregard the vast majority of whatever whim they were currently indulging.

The teamsters were not nearly as pliable.

After 10 days of dealing with this nonsense, they declared they would only deal with me.

Normally, this wouldn’t be a problem, but keeping Jim from dying and/or imploding had become a full-time job. Dave, the lead teamster, realized the film was going to be more trouble than it was worth; he decided to renegotiate fees on a day-by-day basis. If we wanted to move the trailers or needed to take equipment somewhere, we had to write a check before a key would be placed in the ignition—and they would only take the check from me. At one point one, producers looked over the budget and asked why the teamsters were making so much money, even suggesting we fire them.

“We can do this without the teamsters.” he declared. “I mean, what are they gonna do?”

I think Jimmy Hoffa asked the same question. Was asking for the same outcome here too much?

It was barely an hour into the day when I heard the sound of equipment crashing to the ground. Before I could even get my bearings, I saw Jim storming off set and heading for his trailer.

“I swear to God I’m going to murder that fat motherfucker before the end of the day!” he screamed, tearing off pieces of his wardrobe and discarding them.

I looked over to the crew, who just stood silently, watching as Jim walked off and Julian screamed like a raging queen.

“That’s the kind of behavior that got you here in the first place, you god damned junkie!”

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events FIREWORKS BY THE SEA Fireworks by the Sea. Music at 6:30pm; fireworks, 9pm. Free music at the gazebo and on CB Boardwalk: 8/31, Eastbound. Free. 458-8434. pleasureislandnc.org/fireworks-by-the-sea.

DOWNTOWN MARKETPLACE Every Sunday from 4-8pm on the River Walk between Market and Princess will be various local artists exhibiting their arts and crafts. Live music will also be featured; www.facebook.com/historicdowntownmarketplace. Continues through Labor Day. WILMINGTON RALLY FOR CHANGE This Labor Day cities all across the country are gathering to bring awareness to the need for evidence-based maternity care, bring awareness to the growing number of unnecessary inductions of labor and unnecessary Cesarean sections, and bring awareness to the need for birth options in our community. This huge movement was started by Improving Birth and is already being noted as the largest women’s movement in decades! The Wilmington Rally for Change will be at the northeast corner of Military Cutoff and Eastwood Rd, 10amnoon, 9/3. http://wp.me/P1WDgl-5J .

HOBBY GREENHOUSE 9/7: Hobby Greenhouse Fall Plant Sale in Forest Hills. All plants grown by members; portion of profits go to scholarships for local communitycollege horticulture students. Free. Fri. and Sat. 9am – 6pm.

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9/3: ILM RALLY FOR CHANGE The community will be coming together on the 3rd from 10 a.m. to noon at the corner of Military Cutoff and Eastwood roads to voice their support for maternity care. The movement, started by Improving Birth, hails evidence-based care and supports awareness to unnecessary birthing options, like forced Cesarean sections and inductions in labor. The nationwide movement gets underway Labor Day across 105 locations.

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Jennifer Keeling: hobbygreenhouse@aol.com ST. JUDE 20TH CELEBRATION St. Jude Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Wilmington, NC will hold its 20th Anniversary Celebration, 9/7-9. Events planned for the celebration include a Friday evening dinner with several guest speakers, including the founder and moderatoremeritus of MCC, the Reverend Elder Troy Perry, a Saturday afternoon picnic in Hugh MacRae Park, followed in the evening by a gospel concert at St. Jude MCC. The weekend will close with a Sunday worship service beginning at 10am on the grounds of St. Jude MCC. As an MCC member church, St. Jude MCC takes seriously the holiness of every individual, in church and in the community. (910) 762-

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RECOVERY MONTH CELEBRATION 9/7, 6-9pm: 3rd annual Recovery Month Celebration, 773 South Kerr Ave. Participants can play games like bingo, cornhole, pictionary and trivia and win prizes like movie passes, massages, yoga classes, dinner for two, t-shirts and more!Food, music and random drawings for prizes. Free and serves to congratulate those in recovery for their commitment as well as raise awareness about addiction. Family and friends are welcome! Harvest of Wilmington: (910)793-0566.

GIRL’S NITE OUT 9/7, 4:30-8pm: Girl’s Nite Out at The Forum, presented by Focus on the Coast. Feat. hors d’ouevre, wine, cocktails, raffles, live music and more! Register now and first 100 receive gift bag! Members, $25/nonmembers, $30. Benefits Pink Ribbon, which provides accessibility to mammograms for uninsured women, and comfort bag to local women diagnosed with breast cancer. www.focusonthecoast.com

INTERCULTURAL FESTIVAL 9th annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival, 9/8, 10am-4pm, free, Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, located just off Highway 17. Celebrating cultural diversity in all its aspects, while honoring the cultural history of Brunswick County itself. Packed with numerous performing artists, children’s activities, cultural displays and ethnic food sampling.Come join the excitement of the International Pavilion. In addition to displaying Brunswick County’s heritage, this year the International Pavilion has new, exciting countries, displaying information from the African Continent, South America, Asia, and Europe. Learn about the Argentine Tango, the Czech Republic and its One Hundred Towers City, Mexico and Central America with its Aztec and Mayan heritage, Russian crafts and stories, the Philippine culture, books and costumes from Thailand, the Caribbean and more. New this year will be an immersion to Tibet culture. Over 20 countries and cultures will be represented. interculturalfestival@hotmail.com. Lisa Schultz: (910) 755-8083. www.bcifestival.org

charity/fund-raisers MARCH OF DIMES 5K 9/1, 7am: The March of Dimes 4th Annual 5K Run for Healthier Babies at the TrySports field in Mayfaire.

5K race will kick off at 8am. Raises thousands of dollars each year to improve the health of moms and babies. Includes both a competitive 5K race as well as a one-mile Fun Run, which enjoys active participation from both families and youth. Awards given to top three overall male and female ($100 cash), top three masters male and female as well as the top three age group participants in the 5K race. marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.

PORT CITY BASEBALL AND PINK RIBBON Port City Baseball, the grassroots group working to bring awareness to the benefits minor league baseball could bring to Wilmington, is selling t-shirts to promote their message and support the Pink Ribbon Project. PRP works to promote awareness of breast cancer, aide women through the trials of a cancer diagnosis and support them during subsequent treatment. Port City Baseball is excited to support their

efforts and will donate all proceeds from the sale of their pro-stadium t-shirts to this project. Pre-sale on t-shirts: http://shirt.portcitybaseball.com/.

KNOT SO TRADITIONAL WEDDING The Boxed Event presents “The Knot So Traditional Wedding Giveaway,” providing a couple with Pre-Wedding Package (engagement photos, engagement outfits and a rehearsal dinner), Wedding Package, (dress, tuxedo, rings, ceremony, reception, catering, all design elements, save the dates, invites, thank-you cards, getaway car, photography and cinematography) and a Post-Wedding Package (ideal bedroom stylized by interior designer and honeymoon package). Open to all future brides and grooms in southeastern NC who complete 30 hours of community service. All projects done through Cape Fear Volunteer Center, www.capefearvolunteercenter.org.

LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE FOUNDATION Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation presents Last Chance for White Pants Gala from 7-11pm, 8/31, at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside, 301 N. Water St. Feat. live music by Groovetown, DJ by the pool, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, silent and live auctions, and a chance to win a BMW for a weekend from Shaeffer BMW. Tickets: $100. Guest packages and sponsorships start at $500 and include a room and breakfast buffet for two. www.festivaloflife.kintera.org or 910-796-8099 ext. 6. Proceeds benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

HOLY GROUNDS PANTRY FUNDRAISER 9/7, 6:30pm: Italian Extravagaanza and live music for $5 donation or $15/family. Celebrate Holy Grounds’ August Food Drive. Proceeds feed over 250 families a month at 2841 Carolina Beach Rd., beside Calvary Chapel of Wilmington church. Pool table, foosball, bouncy thingy for children, and lots of fun for family!

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EASTER SEALS VOLLEYBALL BENEFIT 9/8, noon: Recreational Beach Volleyball Tournament to benefit Easter Seals UCP of NC at Courts & Sports in Wilmington. Coed Teams - 6CC, 4CC, 4B and Cornhole. Prize packages for top teams in each division. www.century21sweyer.com/ easterseals/2012volleyball.asp CARE PROJECT AWARDS Celebrating art, food, music and expression in all mediums, the 2nd Annual CARE Project Award for Resilience and The CARE Project Humanitarian Award will be given during gala event, Sat., 9/15, 6-11pm, at Cameron Art Museum. www.thecareproject.me!The CARE Project is a nonprofit 501c3 public charity.

GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR VOLUNTEERS Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service is accepting nominations through 10/26, noon. Each county selects five individuals, businesses, groups/teams and one Director of Volunteers to be recognized for their efforts and contributions. Ooen of five will be nomi-

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nated to receive the Governor’s Medallion Award for volunteer service. Local committee evaluates nominations. CF Volunteer Center, 3534 S. College Rd., Suite F. www.capefearvolunteercenter.org. Noms myst be typed with 5 hard copies. Winners honored during National Volunteer Week, April 2012 locally and in Raleigh.

theatre/auditions THE MOST HAPPY FELLA 8/29-9/2 and 9/7-9: Opera House Theatre Company presents “The Most Happy Fella,” based on Sidney Howard’s “They Knew What They Wanted,” and book, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. Tony, a middle-aged vineyard owner, has everything a fella needs to call himself happy —except the love of a good woman. All that changes when he meets Rosabella, a young waitress in San Francisco. Misunderstandings, mistakes, and a May-December love story fraught with deception yet full of romance unfold until the show’s happy conclusion. (910) 632-2285, www. thalianhall.org. Season tickets and gift certificates are ordered through our office, (910) 762-4234. All shows at Thalian Hall. Wed-Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

SNEAD’S FERRY COMMUNITY THEATRE Neil Simon’s “Last of the Hot Red Lovers” opens 9/7, Snead’s Ferry Community Theatre. The cast includes John Pratt (SFCT’s Everybody Loves Opal, On Golden Pond) as Barney Cashman, Tania Gonzalez (SFCT’s Everybody Loves Opal) as Bobbi Michele and Jeanette Fisher, and Jennifer Hester (SFCT’s First Baptist of Ivy Gap, Everybody Loves Opal) as Bobbi Michele and Tania Gonzalez (SFCT’s Everybody Loves Opal) as Jeanette Fisher and Elaine Navazio. Barney Cashman (Pratt) is a middle-aged restaurant manager who has a very nice married existence. But he’s tired of existing; he wants to live — before it’s too late. Maybe one afternoon of passion could be so exhilarating, so vivid, that the memory alone would sate his desire for more. Three women, three afternoons, three shots at living in Technicolor!

Play is intended for an adult audience and may contan adult language and situations. 9/7-8-9 and 14-1516; Fri-Sat, 7pm and Sun, 3pm. RSVP: Parties of 10 or more; 910-327-2798. 126 Park Ln. www.sneadferrycommunitytheatre.com THEATRE NOW “Dawson Hill’s Miracle Workers” (comedy), Fridays at 6pm. Theatre guests will witness behind-thescenes antics as Dawson Hill’s actors have gone missing, leaving the stage crew to put on the show at the last minute. • “Super Saturday Fun Time, Saturdays, 11am.: Interactive kids adventure show with lunch! Join DOCK the dog and his two-legged friends as they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts based on local history. • Murder at the Bellamy Mansion, Sat., 6pm: Guests are invited to this year’s Wilmington Historical Attractions and Tours (WHAT) awards banquet at the stately Bellamy Mansion and find that history can be dangerous. Audience chooses a detective to help unwrap the mystery. • Space available for meeting and special event rentals during nonperformance times. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children. Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com.

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OUR ONE-NIGHT GUEST Show dates: 9/6-9, 13-16 “Our One Night Guest” is a romantic comedy about Jack and Lucille Fisher, a couple who has their ups and downs and they’re trying to settle their life down. Right next door is Lucille’s sex-crazed mother Mona and Lucille’s younger deadbeat brother, Brett who both often show up and

complicate things. The fun ensues when a mystery guest from Jack’s past shows up with a dim-witted assistant and an “experimental concoction” from work that throws a kink in everyone’s plans. Cape Fear Playhouse. $10 GA. 910-471-5690.

ZOMBIO AND JULIET Performance Club at Wrightsville Beach—be in a show, no auditions. “Zombio and Juliet” is a tuition based theater-program led by LJ Woodard. Performance Club meets on Thursdays, 9/6-10/25, 4-5pm (ages 5 – 8yrs) and 5-6pm (ages 9 – 13yrs). Max. of 15 students per class. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Office, 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

OLLI 9/6, 7pm: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute presents “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime” via satellite from London’s National Theatre on the UNCW campus at Lumina Theater.The new play is based on the international best-selling novel

by Mark Haddon, adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliot. Haddon’s novel was the Whitbread Book of the Year in 2003 and has sold more than 2 million copies around the world. The play follows15-year-old Christopher as he finds Mrs. Shears’ dead dog, Wellington, at seven minutes after midnight. It has been speared with a garden fork and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in his book to solve the mystery.

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Tickets: $18-$20. UNCW faculty and staff and $5 for UNCW students. 910-962-3195 DIPLOMACY IS DEAD Dark Days Theatre, a Wilmington based theater group working on staging original works from Carolina based writers, presents “Diplomacy is Dead,” a new comedy by Anghus Houvouras, 9/21-23, 8pm.

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A cold war-era absurdist comedy, the play details the exploits of three government operatives tasked with negotiating an end to the cold war. The plan goes horribly wrong ,leaving our heroes desperate to stave off nuclear armageddon and prevent the end civilization as we know it. Tickets: (910) 264-2602. darkdaystheater@gmail.com

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UNCW PIANO CONCERT Renowned resident pianists Norman Bemelmans and Elizabeth Loparits are featured in a program of solo and two-piano compositions by Alexander Scriabin and Sergei Rachmaninoff, 9/6, 8pm, in UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium. “Music of the Russian Romantics” is the inaugural event in the UNCW 20122013 Masters Series Piano Masterworks series.

Acclaimed soloists who perform nationally and internationally, Bemelmans and Loparits also specialize in the two-piano repertoire, having recently performed solo and two-piano works by Franz Liszt on a recent Hungarian tour. $15-$18, free for UNCW students w/ID. Box office: 910-962-3500.

GOSPEL CELEBRATION/SCHOLARSHIP Gospel Celebration and Scholarship fundraiser in Leland North Carolina! The concert will be held at North Brunswick High School on Sat., 9/8, with doors opening at 3pm; concert at 4pm in the gym of the high school. There will be groups from surrounding states as VA, SC, NC, and to name a few groups Revived, The Jinwrights, Anita Shepherd, Enrique, Carmon “Sun” Baggit, Chayaar, GR8FUL and G2S. Juanita Mallard: (910) 550-8709. Heavens Journey Entertainment: (804) 240-5409.

MARY JO WHITE/ALISA GILLIAM 9/12, 7:30pm. An evening of flute and piano with Mary Jo White and Alisa Gilliam, featuring selections by Lowell Liebermann, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,and Walter Piston. Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts building, Randall Dr, $5 GA. Free to students with valid UNCW ID. Cultural Arts building box office opens at 6:30pm. seymoura@uncw.edu or 910-962-3415.

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TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will open the 20122013 concert season with a performance Sun., 9/16, 2pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th St. The TCO will perform music by Antonio Caldara, Felix Mendelssohn, Gustav Holst and Leos Janacek.

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OUR STATE MAG SONG COMPETITION Write the next great North Carolina song! Our Southern roots, our sense of home, the people we know, and the land beneath our feet all inspire music in North Carolina. “Our State” is looking for the quintessential song about North Carolina by inviting singer/songwriters to submit their entries in the first-ever “Carolina Songs Singer/Songwriter Competition.”

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lyrics and be performed by the writer(s). The tunes must celebrate NC: land, the landmarks, the people, the traditions, etc. All genres of music equally considered. Deadline 9/30. Grand Prize: $500 prize, production of the song in a professional recording studio, and the opportunity to perform the winning song at an “Our State” event; song also feat. on “Our State” website. ourstate.com/songwriting.

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WILMINGTON SINGLE’S CLUB No shorts, miniskirts or denim jeans. Admission: DJ dances $8 Members/$10 Guests. Band dances $10 Members/$12 . 8/17: DJ Robert Clemmons, Am. Legion Post 10 • 8/24: DJ Buddy Langley, Am. Legion • 8/31: The Colours Band, Am. Legion. Dale Thompson (910)619-1054.

OVER 50’S DANCE The Sept. Over 50’s Dance will be held at the New Hanover Senior Center on Tuesday, 9/11, 7:3010pm. Music provided by DJ Dan Chop. Couples, singles and all ages welcome. Admission: $5 + a finger food or 2-liter drink. 799-1694

AZALEA COAST USA DANCE 9/15, social ballroom dance and a basic group dance lesson hosted by the Azalea Coast USA Dance chapter at the New Hanover County Senior Resources Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Group lesson from 6:45-7:30pm, no partner is necessary for the lesson.

Open dancing to our own custom mix of ballroom smooth and latin music from 7:30-10pm. Admission $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military with ID, $3 students with ID. 910-799-1694 or AzaleaCoastDance@aol.com. www.azaleacoastusadance.orgA 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets Thurs. nights at 7pm at the Senior Center for a new workshop on square dancing. Info: 270-1639

CAROLINA SHAG CLUB DJs play favorite beach music and shag tunes every Sat, 8pm to close. $4/members; $6/guests.

Carolina Shag Club, 103 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 620-4025

SURFER TANGO Salsa on 2 NYC style, Thurs, 8pm, $5/person at Orton’s Pool Hall. Lesson at 7pm; all welcome and no partner needed. Surfertango@gmail.com www. surfertango.com

CONTRA DANCE Tuesday night dances, 5th Ave United Methodist Church on South 5th Ave at Nun, 7:30-9:30pm.

Social dance for all levels; singles and couples, families, college and high school students and folks of all dancing abilities are invited to come. $4. (910) 538-9711.

TANGO WILMINGTON Tango classes and social dancing, Fridays, Carolina Lounge of Ramada Inn. 5001 Market Street (between College and Kerr). 8-9:45pm. $5 lounge entrance includes beginners’ lesson, 7:30. • Sunday Practicas at 1:30pm at Dodi and Jack’s Casa de Tango, 7/29. • Upcoming Tango Wilmington Event: Eduardo Tami Trio of Buenos Aires, 9/19-22. Who would like to help organize a September 22 milonga?

art/exhibits HANOVER ART GALLERY Cape Fear Community College invites the public to attend the faculty art show at the Hanover Art Gallery, feat. over 60 originalpieces of art by members of the art faculty at CFCC. Work includesdrawings, paintings, photography, sculpture and more. 200 Hanover St. in the first level of the Hanover Parking Deck at CFCC’s downtown Wilmington Campus.

362-7431.

RE-IMAGINING ACES, or Arts Council Exhibition Space, is our 414 square foot gallery at 221 N. Front St. Inaugural exhibition: Re-Imagining! feat. works by Museum School instructors fromthe Cameron Art Museum will run through 9/24.Rhonda Bellamy: 910-431-9934 or artscouncilofwilmingtonandnhc@gmail.com.221 N. Front St. www.artswilmington.org Our

exhibit of figure drawing, “Inside Out,” remains on display at Costello’s Piano Bar through the end of August. • Checker Cab is also showing work by one of Wilmington’s most highly regarded collage artists, Elizabeth Darrow. Her works are shown in museums and distinguished collections nationwide.

Visit Checker Cab Gallery in downtown Wilmington to see her distinctive style on display now along with art work by nearly fifty local artists. www.checkercabproductions.com ART BLAST Join Cool Wilmington for the annual ARTblast in historic downtown Wilmington, 9/5-9. An explosion of skillful performances in the genres of theater, film, literature, music, dance, and art. Featured events: Projekte juried art show, corner of 3rd and Castle sts (9/5-8); Downtown Wilmington ArtWalk (9/8,10am5pm), w/local and regional artists displaying their

MAKE A GOO-Y WINE LABEL! local winery, Noni Bacca, is teaming up with Abso-

K-12 DISPOSABLE CAMERA PHOTOS lute Goo (yep, the famed Goo Goo Dolls) for a wine-laOrdinary Magic: Disposable Camera Phobel competition. Folks need to make a hi-resolution .jpg tographs by New Hanover CountyK-12 stuor .png at 3.33 x 4 inches, which includes the Goo Goo dents will be on view at the Art Gallery at Dolls. Draw, sketch, use crayon or paint, do whatever the Cultural ArtsBuilding, UNCW, through 8/31. In the spring of 2012, one hundred you have to do to make it look great! Create the design disposable cameras were distributed to and scan and upload it at www.nbwinery.com. The top public and private schools throughout New three will win sway and top two become labels! DeadHanover County. The resulting 2,700 pholine is the 31st, with public voting taking place 9/1. tographs by K-12 students comprise Ordinary Magic consisting of one print from each school and a slide show of all the photographs taken throughout the project. Gallery will be open treasures along several blocks of Front Street; Cape Monday through Thursday from noon until 4 p.m.

Fear Independent Film Network (CFIFN) presents viduring the summer. sual and performing arts w/ “Starving Artist 48 Hour CALL FOR ARTISTS Friends School of Wilmington will host their 6th annual Lively Arts and Crafts Show, 12/1, with setup 11/30, 5:30-7:30pm, or 31, 7:30am. Tables can be reserved or bring your own! Artists contribute 20% of sales to Friends School. $10 non-refundable app fee. Juried show. Apply: Sharon Ely, Friends School of ILM, 350 Peiffer Ave., 28409. sharone@fsow.org.

Deadline: 8/31; notice of acceptance, 9/15.

ART IN THE ARBORETUM The Friends of the Arboretum and the Wilmington Art Association are seeking artists to exhibit their work at Art in the Arboretum 2012, an annual outdoor showcase for a wide range of garden friendly media categories. Slated for 10/6, 10am-4pm, and 10/7, noon-4pm, at the Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, this year’s event will launch two new divisions: nature inspired jewelry and metal smiths.

Other two- and three-dimensional categories include glass, textiles, metal, stepping stones, wood, painting and photography. Open to both emerging and professional artists age 18 and older, with all work accepted through a juried process. Plein Air artist demonstrations. New this year are a special art show and sale sponsored by the Ability Garden and a children’s art activity area managed by the Children’s Museum. Proceeds from the annual event help support the Arboretum’s wide range of educational and public service programs. Reg. open: Gary Levesque, 910-798-7670 or www.wilmingtonart.org/index.php.

CHECKER CAB PRODUCTIONS For the August Fourth Friday Downtown Gallery Walk, Checker Cab Gallery will feature “Wanderlust” an exhibit of work Joan Farrenkopf, a plein air painter whose Impressionistic style captures her travels in Germany, France, and the US. The Gallery is pleased to welcome several new artists to the slate of nearly sixty local artists showing new and original work at our downtown location. Francisca Dekker’s remote

Film Conest.” Teams of filmmakers create an original short film in just 48 hours, w/entries screened 9/8 in Bailey Theater Park on Front Street w/grand prize for Best Film will be “Eat For A Week In Downtown”— free and open to the public; DANCEblast, at Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center; Forward Motion Dance Company and Dance Cooperative, and other local community dancers, performing various genres; 7:30pm at N.2nd & Orange St.Artists of all mediums are to sign up for the ArtWalk! Participating venues should send performance/event info for September 5th-9th via email to be listed for free on the CoolWilmington ARTblast website. info@ coolwilmington.com for sponsorship info. Chris Andrews: 216-374-8884

KAJAHI BENES 9/6, 4:30pm: “Kajahl Benes: Recent Work “will be on view at the Art Gallery at theCultural Arts Building, 9/6-10/5, accompanied by an artist lecture on Thursday,September 6 from 4:30-5:30pm immediately followed by a reception for the artist from 5:307pm. Both the lecture and opening reception are free and open to the public. Recent Work, co-sponsored by the Upperman African American CulturalCenter, is the first solo exhibition by recent Hunter College Master of Fine Arts graduate, Kajahl Benes. Benes’ oil paintings merge icons from parallel histories along with his own constructed mythology prodding the viewer to re-examine mainstream historical paradigms. Re-appropriating African tribal costumes, ancient Roman military attire, and science fiction iconography, Benes references traditional Western portraiture, contemporary technology, and questions both the legitimacy of past records and the direction of future cultures.

SILVER COAST WINERY The Silver Coast Winery Art Gallery is proud to display the works of “The Myxolydian Artist” James Davis. Mr. Davis’s career has covered almost 40

years of dedication and innovation. His works display thousands of shades and the layering of colors.

James is the founder of the Myxolydain School of Modern American Painting, which originated as a term for the primary Jazz scale. On display until 9/10.

Public is invited. www.silvercoastwinery.com or 910 287 2800.

NONI BACCA/GOO GOO DOLLS CONTEST The Noni Bacca Winery and Absolute Goo have joined forces to offer locals chance to design the label for a limited edition Goo Goo Dolls wine! You can post your idea of a design on the Noni Bacca Winery Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Noni-Bacca-Winery/112125813445).The design should: 1. Be a high resolution .jpg or .png, and be 3.33’x 4. 2. Should include “The Goo Goo Dolls” (it does not have to have the winery name on that; they’ll take care of that on the back!). You do not need to be a computer graphics expert for this; you can draw, sketch, crayon, paint, word art or whatever!! Just create a design, scan and upload it! Enter as many times as you’d like. Top three scores swag and top two become labels. Deadline 8/31; voting 9/1; winners announced 9/9. www. nbwinery.com 621N4TH Elsie Boyce’s exhibit, “Retrospect,” hangs at 621N4TH Gallery, feat. a selection of paintings, drawings, and collages created over 30 years, demonstrating a unique approach to art making that bridges painting and collage. Primarily working figuratively, she captures the expressions and moods of her subjects beginning with loose drawing on watercolor or illustration board. At 83 years old, sthe mixed media paintings. On display through mid-September.

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pattersonbehn, 511 1/2 Castle St. 910-251-8886. www.pattersonbehn.com TWO VISIONS Two Vision at New Elements Gallery feat. Wilmington artists Ann Conner’s woodblock prints and Karen Paden Crouch’s bronze, copper and steel sculptures on display through September 22nd.

201 Princess St.www.newelementsgallery.com CALLING ALL ARTISTS Come exhibit/sale your art at the Recovery Month Celebration on Sunday, 9/23, 1-4 pm at Empie Park, Wilmington, NC. $15 donation suggested. Liz Pina: 910-202-0840 or EPina@CoastalHorizons.org.

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Aug: Mike Bryand’s Photography, “Racing to the Beach,” his journey from race cars to beach bars.

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WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION The Wilmington Art Association (W.A.A.) proudly announces the opening of their new permanent exhibit gallery space at the historic USO building at 120 South Second Street in downtown Wilmington, showcasing WAA artists. The public is invited to come down and check out the new space and join in the celebration. The art will be changed out monthly so there will be new work for view and purchase at the desk in the USO museum on an ongoing basis PROJEKTE New Works by Cammeron Alekzandra Batanides from series “Brass, Strings and Keys,” a body of work based upon music and intended to evoke emotion and thought, using lines, color and simplicity. Author of “Meet Panda,” Batanides will have children’s book illustrations exhibited, too. The story of a friendly American Pitt Bull based loosely on her own rescue American pit. “Panda’s First Christmas” will be released in November, with its original cover artwork on display at Projekte through 9/2. • Weekly events: Mon., open mic; Tues, Projektion Theater Film Series, feat. subversive and foreign films and documentaries, 8-10pm; Thurs., “Just A Taste,” free weekly wne tasting and live music; 1st & 3rd Fri., Kersten Capra 9:30pm; 2nd & 4th Fri., Brazilian Bossa Nova with Rafael Name & guests, 9pm-12pm. • 8/24: Fourth Friday Gallery Walk, 7-10pm • 8/25: “The Crafty Cabaret Trunk Show II” feat. Goddesswear by Monika Winters Sanchez, Sankofa Design-Jewelry by Starr Porter and local handmade Wilmington designers, 7-10pm • 8/31: “Blue Moon Goddess Gala.” 523 South 3rd St. 910-508-8982. www.theprojekte.com

museums/programs NC AQUARIUM Exotic Aquatics Gallery has added white-spotted jellyfish (hyllorhiza punctata) to its collection.The Exotic Aquatics Gallery traditionally features non-native marine species. Guests can learn more about the life cycle of a jellyfish while viewing these beautiful animals. Educates the public on the importance of well-balanced ecosystems. • Events: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Fishes, Mommy and Me, Canoeing the Salt Marsh, Surf Fishing Workshop. Pre-reg. classes. 910-4588257; www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm. • Tues., Leading to Reading Literacy Class , 9am, and Kids Cooking Club, 3:30pm • Wed., Preschool Science, 10am; Discover Science, 3:30pm; and Mini Math, 4pm. • Thurs.

StoryCOOKS, 10am; and StART with a Story, 3:30pm • Fri., Toddler Time, 10am; and Adventures in Art, 3:30pm • Sat, Discovery Fitness, 4pm; Sun., Acting Club 2pm. • Drop off gently used books at our Museum to be used for a good cause. Ooksbay Books uses book collection locations to help promote literacy, find a good use for used books, and benefit nonprofits. www.playwilmington.org CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Through 9/21, free: Pancoe Art Education Center (ongoing) exhibitions in the Seagrove and contemporary pottery in the exhibition cases; Museum School Exhibition, feat. Alan Cradick Civil War Black and White Photography; sculptures across CAM grounds • Opening gala 9/22, $3-$8 or free for CAM members: “The Transformative Power of Friendship: 3 Collectors, 3 Friends, 3 Gifts—From Gatehouse to Winehouse: Inside the Artist’s Workplace: Minnie Evans, Elisabeth Chant and Claude Howell” • Exhibition tours every Wed. at 12:30pm Sun. at 2:30pm. Tours led by staff and docents. Museum adm. • Jazz at CAM: 9/6, FROG Project kicks off a new season in the Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, feat. original compositions and fresh, innovative arrangements of familiar tunes. $5-$40 (indv. and season tickets available) • 8/30-9/9, weekends, 8pm, with Sun. matinees, 3pm. $22$25, (910) 264-2602 or www.citystagenc.com. City Stage’s summer season of musical revue performances at CAM, feat. “Songs for a New World” by Jason Robert Brown. Stories and characters of today, transporting audiences from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of characters. Directed and Choreographed by David Loudermilk.

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• Tai Chi and Yoga! Beginners are always welcome.

Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Cape Fear Treasures: Campaigning through 1/13/2012: Feart. Rutherford B. Hayes’ 1876 presidential campaign button, 1884 Cleveland campaign ribbon, 1976 Jimmy Carter political button, editorial cartoon on toilet paper commenting on North Carolina’s U.S. Senator Jesse Helms’ tenure and more. Shopping Around Wilmington: In an era before mega-malls, online ordering and big-box stores, shopping in Wilmington centered around downtown.

Museum will explore ways in which increasing suburbanization changed people’s retail experiences. • Toys and Gamess and Games (through 9/9): View historical images of people at play and toys and games from our collection, and play with a variety of interactives. Adults and children alike enjoy viewing toys from the past, and you can enjoy playing together as a family. EVENTS: Volunteer Open House held first Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resi-

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dent’s Day: Residents admitted free first Sun. ea. mo. • Learning Center: Ocean Adventures, 9/1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-4pm. Free w/ admission Explore ocean science, and examine local shells and learn about North Carolina’s state shell. Use various magnification tools to examine sea life up close.• 3-2-1-Blast off! Cape Fear Skies offers a realistic planetarium experience the third Sunday of each month. 9/16: Fall Constellations, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30. Free w/admission. Investigate fall constellations and discover how to locate these “seasonal pictures.” • Museum Carts: Explore artifacts, conduct experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts stationed throughout the Museum. 9/2, 1-3pm. Free w/admission. • NC Shell Show, 9/22-23, 9am-5pm (Sat) and 1-5pm (Sun). Free w/admission. Displays include some of the world’s most beautiful, unusual and rare shells; as well as exhibits of crafts using shells. www.ncshellclub.com ; John Timmerman, 910-798-4368. Hours: 9am-5pm through 9/10; Tues-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. $7 for adults; $6 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $6 special military rate with valid military ID; $4 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3.

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leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (1821-1907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington.

Now a museum, itfocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • Jazz at the Mansion: 9/14: New Hanover High School Jazz Band.

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9/4: CFFA Kids looking to spend their afternoons after school in active sportsmenship will find the offerings of the Cape Fear Fencing Association a perfect choice! The program starts on September 4th and lasts Mondays through Thursdays from 3 -5 p.m. with a cost of only $25 a month. Kids meet in the Tileston Gym of St. Mary’s at 5th and Ann to learn beginning fencing. Equipment is supplied by CFFA. For more information, contact coach Greg Spahr at 910-799-8642.

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

256-2569. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. Housed in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4/family and includes access to entire Museum. Admission for 2012 only $8.50 adult, $7.50

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 7620492. www.latimerhouse.org BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchenbuilding and courtyard. 3rd and Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Last tour, 3pm. Admission rqd. (910) 762-0570. www.burgwinwrighthouse.com.

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WILMINGTON WATER TOURS 2 hour Eco/History Cruise Tues-Sat, 10am. Eagle’s Island Cruises 50 minute narrated cruises on the hour at 12, 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm daily Mon- Sat. • See the beauty of the Cape Fear River, Sunset Cruise on Tues & Wed w/light narration. Departs 6pm for 2 hours. • Acoustic Spotlight on our Sunset Cruise is on Thurs-Sat., 6-8pm, w/different local musician. • Starlight Cruise on Thurs-Sat, 8:30pm for an hour.

See the unique lights of Wilmington after dark from the river. Wilmington Water Tours, 212 S. Water St. RSVP: 910-338-3134. wilmingtonwatertours.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SCENIC TOURS Art and Science Summer Fun on Masonboro Island: 3-hour Island excursion, on a catamaran-style marine vessel, includes a shell hunt on the beach and eco-education talk of Masonboro Island. Learn about function and importance of our coastal marine ecosystems, encourages children to explore the shore and find treasures from the sea to use in an art project; 9am-12pm M-F.Rates are $25 per child $20 per parent. • Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers daily taxi service to Masonboro Island, Handson Environmental Education Programs, Coastal Birding tours and workshops with renowned ornithologist Joe Abbate, Scenic Sunset and Harbor Cruises, Inshore Fishing excursions, Art and Science Tours, Pirate Treasure Hunt Adventures and Private charters. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com. CaptainJoe at 910-200-4002

HISTORICAL BICYCLE TOURS The Adventure Kayak Company in cooperation with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to announce the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours. Sat., 9/1. Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15 or $20 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. Meet at 8am at Adventure Kayak Company, 807 Howe St. in Southport. Prereg/prepay rqd. 910-454-0607.

CFFA 9/4: Afterschool program w/ Greg Spahr meets Mon-Thurs, 3-5pm; $25/mo and meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets. Equipment supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing class associated with the afterschool program will begin 9/10, 3:304:30; students should attend twice per week.

Class Mon/Tues, with the second class of the week taught on Wed/Thurs. $50 for the approximately 2 month course of instruction. All students who attend the program will need to become members of USA Fencing. Annual membership for non-competitive members is $5 per year. Beginning fencing classes include the basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy.

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EXTREME CROSS TRAINING Need to take your fitness experience to the next level? Extreme Cross Training, 8-wk program, 9-10am, Mon/Wed/Fri, 9/10-11/2. Pre-registration is required. (910) 256-7925 or www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS Adult Tennis Clinics: Pre-reg. rqd. Mon: 9/10-11/12, $11/clinic. Cardio tennis, 9:30-10:30am. Adv. dbls clinic (3.5-4.0 rating), 10:30-11:30am. • Tues/ Thurs:Beginning Tennis Clinics, $65 (6 clinics). Session 1: 9/11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27. Session 2: 10/16, 18, 23, 25, 30; 11/1 • Wed: 9/12-11/14, $11 per clinic. Cardio Tennis from 5:30--6:30pm. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave. www.empiepark.com 910-341-4631

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MINI DOCUTIME FILM FESTIVAL 9/15: Third annual [Mini] DocuTime Film Festival will bring two acclaimed documentary shorts, Night Mail, Werner Herzog Eats his Shoe, and one feature, Brooklyn Bridge, by pioneer 20th century filmmakers Basil Wright, Harry Watt, Mel Blank, and Ken Burns, to the big screen in Wilmington. UNCW’s King Hall Auditorium, 4pm, Sat., 9/15. Advance tickets: $10 GA, www.etix.com or at Sharky’s Box Office on the first floor of the Fisher Student Center. Free entry for students with ID. Doors open at 3pm. Parking at the Fisher Student Center Lot off Hamilton Dr.

THEATRE NOW MOVIE NIGHTS Movie Night, Sundays at 6:30pm (check website for weekly listings): Big screen movies, w/ kitchen open for some tasty treats, feat. fresh food options. Home to the non-profit organization, Theatre Network of Wilmington, Inc., whose mission includes theatre arts education to school aged children. Theatre NOW: 10th and Dock streets. www.theatrewilmington.com.

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After School Program, 2012—2013. Would you like to have your child participate in the Parks & Recreation After School Program? The program is Located in the Recreation Center in Wrightsville Beach Park. Pre-Registration required, only open to Wrightsville Beach Elementary School Students.

256-7925 or www.towb.org USTA TENNIS JAMBOREE USTA Tennis Jamboree, 9/7, 4-5:30pm, $18: Ages: 10 /under, a fun and engaging camp taught by local area tennis pros. It is the first level of team NC and is open to everyone. There will be athletic skill evaluations, tennis drills, and games. Athletes of all ability levels are welcome to participate in the Jamboree. www.team-nc.com/register, www.usta.com and enter tournament ID#700070812. Rosanne Boswell: rpbboz@gmail.com CELEBRATE TENNIS Presented by the GWTA, 9/8, 3:30-10 pm, Althea Gibson Tennis Complex. Join free tennis-related activities and performances for all ages of tennis fanatics, fans, & future enthusiasts! 3:30-5 pm: Kids Tennis Activities; 4:30-6 pm: Adult Tennis Activities and Clinics; 6 -7 pm: Pro-Am with Craig & Sheila of Sunny 104.5, Mayor Saffo, Mike Ashcraft & raffle winners; 7-7:15pm: Awards & Recognition of captains & state champions; 7:15-7:45pm: The Bijou Tennis Show; 8-10 pm, Watch the US Open Women’s Final on a 28 foot screen live from New York. Empie Park, 3405 Park Ave. 341-4631. www.empiepark.com CAPE FEAR COTILLION Sessions include lessons in ballroom and popular dance along with invaluable etiquette and social skills needed for all occasions. Skills learned will last a lifetime. Session ends with a party where students will have the opportunity to showcase the skills they have learned! Tues., 9/11. Pre-Cotillion (Ages 3-7) 4:-4:45pm. Cotillion (Ages 8 -12) 5-6pm. Pre-reg rqd. 256-7925.

HALYBURTON FITNESS CLASSES The next session of fitness classes at Halyburton Park. Pre-reg. rqd: 341-0075. 4099 S. 17th St. Pilates, 9/5-11/7, Wed., 6pm, with Ellen Longnecker. $67.50. • Thurs., 9/6-11/8, 6pm, w/Ellen Longenecker. $75/person. • Yoga: Wed., 9/5-11/7, 7pm. $67.50/person. • Tues., w/Barbara Wood, 9/411/6, 6pm. $75/person. • Tues., 9/4-11/6, 7pm, w/Yuna Shin. (Intermediate/Advanced). $75/person • Wed., 9/5-11/7, 9am, w/Ellen Longenecker. $67.50. • Yoga in Nature—Nature in Yoga, Fri., 9/711/9, 9-10:30am. $68/person • Full Moon Yoga, 8/31 and 9/28, $10/person, 7:15-8:30pm.

SERVSAFE CFCC will offer a Serv Safe Food class through 9/6, Mon/Tues/Thurs, 5-9pm. This 16 hour course is a basic food sanitation course for the food service industry and will be taught be Diane Withrow, CFCC Hotel Restaurant Mgt. Program Coordinator. It is an important certification for students in the food service industry. Cost is $68 + book. www.cfcc.edu/

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April) I’m afraid your vibes are slightly out of tune. Can you do something about that, please? Meanwhile, your invisible friend could really use a Tarot reading, and your houseplants would benefit from a dose of Mozart.

Plus—and I hope I’m not being too forward here— your charmingly cluttered spots are spiraling into chaotic sprawl, and your slight tendency to overreact is threatening to devolve into a major proclivity. As for that rather shabby emotional baggage of yours: Would you consider hauling it to the dump?

In conclusion, my dear Ram, you’re due for a few adjustments.

TAURUS (21 April – 20 May) Is happiness mostly just an absence of pain? If so, I bet you’ve been pretty content lately. But what if a more enchanting and exciting kind of bliss were available?

Would you have the courage to go after it? Could you summon the chutzpah, zeal and the visionary confidence to head out in the direction of a new frontier of joy? I completely understand if you feel shy about asking for more. You might worry that to do so would be greedy, or put you at risk of losing what you have already scored. But I feel it’s my duty to cheer you on. The potential rewards looming just over the hump are magnificent.

GEMINI (21 May – 20 June) I’ve got some medicine for you to try, Gemini. It’s advice from the writer Thomas Merton: “To allow oneself to be carried away by a multitude of conflicting concerns, to surrender to too many demands, to commit oneself to too many projects, to want to help everyone in everything, is to succumb to the violence of our times.” It’s always a good idea to heed that warning, of course. It’s especially crucial for you right now.

The best healing work you can do is to shield your attention from the din of the outside world and tune in reverently to the glimmers of the inside world.

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CANCER (21 June – 21 July) I dreamed you were a magnanimous taskmaster, nudging the people you care about to treat themselves with more conscientious tenderness. You were pestering them to raise their expectations and hew to higher standards of excellence. Your persistence was admirable! You coaxed them to waste less time and make long-range educational plans and express themselves with more confidence and precision.

You encouraged them to give themselves a gift now and then, and take regular walks by bodies of water.

They were suspicious of your efforts to make them feel good, at least in the early going. Eventually, they gave in and let you help them.

LEO (22 July – 22 Aug.) In the spirit of “Ses-

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ame Street,” I’m happy to announce that this week is brought to you by the letter T, the number 2, and the color blue. Here are some of the “T” words you should put extra emphasis on: togetherness, tradeoffs, tact, timeliness, tapestry, testability, thoroughness, teamwork, and Themis (goddess of order and justice). To bolster your mastery of the number 2, meditate on interdependence, balance and collaboration. As for blue, remember that its presence tends to bring stability and depth.

VIRGO (23 Aug. – 22 Sept.) In the creation myths of Easter Island’s native inhabitants, the god who made humanity was named Makemake. He was also their fertility deity. Today the name Makemake also belongs to a dwarf planet that was discovered beyond the orbit of Neptune in 2005. It’s currently traveling through the sign of Virgo. I regard it as being the heavenly body that best symbolizes your own destiny in the coming months. In the spirit of the original Makemake, you will have the potential to be a powerful maker. In a sense you could even be the architect and founder of your own new world. Here’s a suggestion: Look up the word “creator” in a thesaurus, write the words you find there on the back of your business card, and keep the card in a special place until May 2013.

LIBRA (23 Sept. – 23 Oct.) When novelist James Joyce began to suspect that his adult daughter Lucia was mentally ill, he sought advice from psychologist Carl Jung. After a few sessions with her, Jung told her father that she was schizophrenic. How did he know? A telltale sign was her obsessive tendency to make puns, many of which were quite clever. Joyce reported that he, too, enjoyed the art of punning.

“You are a deep-sea diver,” Jung replied. “She is drowning.” I’m going to apply a comparable distinction to you, Libra. These days you may sometimes worry that you’re in over your head in the bottomless abyss. But I’m here to tell you that in all the important ways, you’re like a deep-sea diver. (The Joyce-Jung story comes from Edward Hoagland’s “Learning to Eat Soup.”)

SCORPIO (23 Oct. – 21 Nov.) No false advertising this week, Scorpio. Don’t pretend to be a purebred if you’re actually a mutt, and don’t act like you know it all when you really don’t. For that matter, you shouldn’t portray yourself as an unambitious amateur if you’re actually an aggressive pro, and you should avoid giving the impression that you want very little when in fact you’re a burning, churning throb of longing. I realize it may be tempting to believe that a bit of creative deceit would serve a holy cause, but it won’t. As much as you possibly can, make outer ap-

pearances reflect inner truths.

SAGITTARIUS (22 Nov. – 21 Dec.) In Christian lore, the serpent is the bad guy that’s the cause of all humanity’s problems. He coaxes Adam and Eve to disobey God, which gets them expelled from Paradise. But in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, there are snake gods that sometimes do good deeds and perform epic services. They’re called Nagas. In one Hindu myth, a Naga prince carries the world on his head.

And in a Buddhist tale, the Naga king uses his seven heads to give the Buddha shelter from a storm, just after the great one has achieved enlightenment. In regards to your immediate future, Sagittarius, I foresee you having a relationship to the serpent power that’s more like the Hindu and Buddhist version than the Christian. Expect vitality, fertility and healing.

CAPRICORN (22 Dec. – 20 Jan.) In Lewis Carroll’s book “Through the Looking Glass,” the Red Queen tells Alice that she is an expert at believing in impossible things. She brags that there was one morning when she managed to embrace six improbable ideas before she even ate breakfast. I encourage you to experiment with this approach, Capricorn.

Have fun entertaining all sorts of crazy notions and unruly fantasies. Please, note that I am not urging you to actually put those beliefs into action. The point is to give your imagination a good work-out.

AQUARIUS (21 Jan. – 19 Feb.) I’m not necessarily advising you to become best friends with the dark side of your psyche. I’m merely requesting that the two of you cultivate a more open connection. The fact of the matter is that if you can keep a dialogue going with this shadowy character, it’s far less likely to trip you up or kick your ass at inopportune moments. In time you might even come to think of its chaos as being more invigorating than disorienting.

Regard it as a worthy adversary and even an interesting teacher.

PISCES (19 Feb. – 20 Mar.) You need more magic in your life, Pisces. You’re suffering from a lack of sublimely irrational adventures, and eccentrically miraculous epiphanies and inexplicably delightful interventions. At the same time, I think it’s important that the magic you attract into your life is not pure fluff. It needs some grit. It’s got to have a kick that keeps you honest. That’s why I suggest that you consider getting the process started by baking some unicorn poop cookies. They’re sparkly, enchanting, rainbow-colored sweets but with an edge.

Ingredients include sparkle gel, disco dust, star sprinkles—and a distinctly roguish attitude. Recipe: tinyurl.com/UnicornPoopCookies

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HALYBURTON NATURE CLASSES Preschool Nature Classes: Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. 341-0075. Halyburton Park offers a variety of nature programs for preschoolers ages 2-5. Cost is $3 per program. Space fills up quickly so register early for these classes.

ART CLASSES Professional instruction with Lois DeWitt, MFA. Over 30 years of art teaching experience. Small classes, individual tutoring available. loislight@bellsouth.net.

Four weeks, $80. Watercolor: Mon, 11am-1pm • Assemblage, Mon, 1-3pm. Wood, metal, paper, prints, photos…bring whatever material fascinates you and learn assemblage. • Collage: Tues, 11am-1pm. • Basic Drawing With Pencil and Pen, Tues, 3-5pm. • Acrylic Painting , Wed., 11am-1pm • Assemblage, Sat, 11am-1pm.

MYSTIC ELEMENTS Mystic Elements, located in the former Visions and Dreams at 4403 Park Ave, is celebrating their grand opening on 9/5, 5:30-7:30pm. Feat. unique crystals and stones, candles and incense, books, cards, jewelry and other one-of-a-kind items not found elsewhere in Wilmington. Live music, refreshments, great deals on merchandise, and conversation with healing arts professionals. Psychic readings, energy work, and self-enrichment workshops offered with upcoming topics include Intuitive Development, Shakra Balancing, and Manifesting Abundance. MysticElements.com.

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The Wilmington Area Woodturners Association (WAWA) September meeting will be held at the Leland VFW Post 9408 at 1211 Village Rd., 10am-4pm, Sat., 9/8. Feat. a demonstration and instruction by Dale Larson, the current president of the American Association of Woodturners (AAW). An internationally known professional woodturner, from Gresham, Oregon, Dale has been turning bowls from hardwoods such as Pacific Madrone and Big Leaf Maple for over 30 years.

culinary WEEKLY FARMERS’ MARKETS Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Downtown Wilmington (Through Dec.; www.wilmingtonfarmers.com); Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market Saturdays, Carolina Beach Lake (Through 9/15; 910-431-8122); Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market Mondays, Causeway Dr. (Through 9/3; 910-256-7925; Poplar Grove Plantation Farmer’s Market Wednesdays, 10200 US 17 N., Wilmington (Through 11/22; www.poplargrove.com). Feat. over three dozen food, arts and crafts vendors. Music feat. every week with Cindy Rhodes on hammered dulcimer. Cooking classes: 8/29, 9/12, 26, 10/31 and 11/7. • Leland Town Farmers’ Market, w/addition of handmade local crafts to the lineup of fresh vegetables and locallyproduced farm products. Held in conjunction with the Leland Friends of the Library Book Sale. Second Sat of month. Magnolia House Lawn, 102 Town Hall Dr. www.townofleland.com/parksandrec.html • Southport Waterfront Farmers’ Market strives to promote fresh locally grown produce and handmade items to the visitors and citizens of Southport and surrounding communities.Sponsor of the 10% Farm to Fork initiative! Wed., 8am-1pm through 9/26. Cor-

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WILD GAME AND SEAFOOD BANQUET The first Annual Cape Fear Wildlife Foundation’s Wild Game and Seafood Banquetwill excite the palNONI BACCA WINERY ate of outdoor enthusiast’s by the pairing of wines Noni Bacca Winery: Tuesday Night—BFF Night! from around the world with seafood dishes as well as wild game dishes prepared by regional celebrity chefs. Mission of the Cape Fear Wildlife Foundation is to cultivate stewardship of the great outdoors through education awareness, programs and excursions of hunting and fishing that will connect men, women and children Poplar Grove’s weekly Wednesday farmers’ market will to the importance of conservation so as to bealso welcome Cooking classes on the 29th, as well as come investors in our natural resources to crea quality place to be enjoyed by future genon September 12th, 26th, October 31st and November ate erations. 9/15 at the Coastline Conference 7th. The weekly market features three-dozen food, arts and Event Center (501 Nutt Street); $50/ind and craft vendors, as well as local live music with Cindy or $75/couple. Corporate tables of eight (8) Rhodes on hammered dulcimer. Be sure to check in at seats are available for $500. Open bar, raffles, www.poplargrove.com to find out how to sign up for live and silent auctions. Items include hunting, fishing camping, art and collectables., 6-10pm. cooking classes ahead of time!

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Fruit-style wine, $3/glass or $9/bottle! Craft beer, $2.50/bottle! • Saturday Night Date Night—All couples come and enjoy a wine tasting at Wilmington’s international award-winning winery. Stop in before or after dinner! 420 Eastwood Rd. (910) 397-7617 EPICUREAN EVENING Fantastic culinary offerings await you at Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening benefiting the Methodist Home for Children. Don’t miss this grand evening on Thursday, August 30, at the Wilmington Convention Center. Sample exquisite cuisine from the area’s top chefs and epicureans, plus a silent and live auction full of wonderful packages like a West Coast vacation complete with tickets to a live taping of “The Ellen DeGeneras Show” in Hollywood, California, with hotel arrangements courtesy of EUE/Screen Gems

CHEF’S TABLE Award-Winning Executive Chef Mark Lawson meet you at the tablefor a fabulous formal affair—a meal as entertaining as it is delicious. Join us at the Chef’s Tasting Table featuring a special presentation by the chef and decadent fare prepared just for your party. Reservations required; limit 10 people: (910) 256-2251. $85/person. East Oceanfront Dining (located inside Blockade Runner Beach Resort).

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