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s the new year approaches, it presents us a time to reflect back on 2013, where we construct top lists and happenings across our community. I have been thinking about the year in review a lot; it’s been an important year for Live Local but not necessarily in a way that can be documented by specific milestones. What I’ve really been watching this year, I guess, is the coalescing of what we have been talking about for the last few years.

Last year we talked about the new Wilmington Cash Mob and the year before that, Move Your Money or Bank Transfer Day. If there is one thing we probably should talk about this year, it is Moral Mondays and the attempt to stand up to our ridiculous state legislature. The Moral Mondays protests include deliberate acts of civil disobedience by NC citizens who chose to be arrested with the intention of bringing attention to the disgraceful actions of the NC General Assembly. Among the policies Moral Mondays tries to draw attention to—and hopefully reverse—are new regressive tax codes, cuts to education and limiting voter participation.

Live Local did have some wonderful logos submitted this year to help us re-think how we frame our discussion. Many thanks to Barbara Nicely and Craig Magill for their wonderful logo creations to re-brand our movement. As they both clearly demonstrated, it is creative people who will keep this economy alive.

But the Live Local world isn’t predicated upon events or firsts—it’s about everyday.

Though indexes and “Top 10s” draw attention to our cause, finding new ways to work more local-centered choices into our lives remains top priority. Some of us are goal setters—“I will shop 20 percent more locally this year” for example. Some do better with this than others.

Susan Dillard hailed me on the street last week to report she was proud to have done all of her holiday shopping locally at small businesses. Thank you Susan! May you be an inspiration to us all!

I myself did not do so well on the goals front this year. I planned to start collecting some of the material from the Live Local columns into a book form, a manifesto of sorts, and have it printed locally. I admit: I got seriously side-tracked by other writing projects and then hampered by

A look back at 2013 and all it offered By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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several months without a computer (due to a collision between my laptop and my puppy).

I still feel like I need to do something with this information, but I’m not sure what form it needs to take now. Any thoughts or opinions come gratefully appreciated.

However, one of my other New Year’s resolutions, as always, was to pay down credit card debt. Though I haven’t paid it all off, I have two out of four cards done. More so, I think I have a plan in place to get the other two paid in the next two years. Like all things dependent upon a variety of variables, I plan to do my best. If nothing else, I just really hope I don’t have to put anything else on the cards— that alone would help. This is a good step forward for me. I choose to pay off cards with the highest interest rates first; though, they also had the lowest balances. I needed a feeling of accomplishing something.

What we saw in 2013 was more people making the effort to buy local—more people trying to find it here first. It’s not a quantifiable thing.

I’m basing it on purely anecdotal evidence: People contact me about local purchase options, people call and ask questions, and people add to the Live Local Resource Page at www. encorepub.com. I think that is what I’m really aiming for: The conversation needs to become a growing phenomenon with people thinking about it, talking to each other and acting on it.

The Wilmington Cash Mob is great, but the daily things add up and not only keep the movement alive but doors open at local businesses

across the region. So, thank you, it is a bigger accomplishment than we tend to give credit to. What we are really talking about is a slow societal shift in priorities and perception. That’s huge! Few things can make as big a difference as a shift of that magnitude and the attendant conversations that come with it.

Thank you for shopping locally and talking about Live Local. Thank you for the difference both of those actions have made in our economy. We must look to the future and need to consider what this next session of the NC General Assembly will involve. Let’s hope it comes with the need to overturn much of the legislation passed in 2013—and protecting our film incentive package, which generated $254 million from the industry in 2013. The film incentives are on the chopping block; legislators tried to get rid of them immediately already and have made clear their expiration is coming soon. We cannot let this happen; we need to have this influx of money in to our economic system.

Please, contact our state representatives and advocate for the preservation of the incentives. We have accomplished so much together, but the work is daily. Thank you for showing up and being present everyday. 2013 has been a quiet but wonderful gift; I wish you an even better 2014!

Gwenyfar Rohler is the author or ‘Promise of Peanuts,’ which can be bought at Old Books on Front Street, with all monies donated to local nonprofit Full Belly Project.

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A Very Patient Christmas: Shopping for the perfect gift By: Mark Basquill

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It takes time to select the right gift. “Life is too short to rush anything,” is written on the top of my calendars and journals for this year—and probably next. So I’ll take my time selecting gifts, nevermind the cost. I get “Scroogenomics.” I know, taking time to select gifts is a quantifiable dollar-drain on the economy. It’s also one of my favorite financial and personal vices. Heck, I even like receiving lousy gifts better than getting cold, hard cash. Seriously, do you still feel the joy of that crisp $1 bill old Aunt What’s-Her-Face always put in the Christmas card? Me neither.

But that first baseman’s mitt Dad got me for Christmas still sits in my closet.

I love the mitt, but even giving lousy gifts takes more time and patience than writing a check. UNCW’s David Gessner puts patience back on the list of virtues in his December essay, “OnEarth.” He tells of Jennifer Roberts, an art history teacher that assigns her students to sit in front of a painting for three hours. Tick-tock. Professor Roberts uses 50 cent words, “Deceleration” and “Immersive attention,” to describe the process. Sister Anthony Joseph just told me to sit down and shut up.

Whatever it’s termed, the teaching approach resonates with me. I teach relaxation and meditative strategies. I ask people to slow down and notice. For minutes. I’m not demanding they spoon their way out of Shawshank Prison. It just feels that way. Patience is now a vice in our point-and-click world.

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Franklin’s “time is money,” and Ayn Rand’s “money is the barometer of a society’s virtue.” But Ben was goofing us; he’s a memorable character because of his pursuit of wisdom, not his pursuit of wealth. As for Ayn Rand and virtue, I prefer my vices. If money is the barometer of my virtue then I wouldn’t give a penny for Ayn’s thoughts. I have no patience for her prose. But I am patient enough to wait until the last minute to shop for Christmas. It’s not procrastination. It’s a plan.

Honestly, this season I tried shopping early online until the “file corrupted” message flashed across the screen. I figured it was an omen, but I called tech support anyway.

Bharti from Delhi took control of my computer and asked what I was doing the rest of the weekend. She shared her plan: “I’m shopping online all day. We earn. We shop. We want to be like America. Buy ourselves lots of stuff.”

In the blink of an eye, she restored my software. So much for Reagan’s “Shining City on the Hill.” To Bharti we are a Dollar Store democracy, pointing and clicking our way to prosperity for the few, misery for the many.

I thanked Bharti, wished her Merry Christmas and closed the laptop. Ordering gifts online wouldn’t do now. What if Scrooge text the butcher his order for the goose or upped Bob Cratchit’s salary online? What if the Grinch Fedex-ed the presents back to Whoville and didn’t show up to carve the roast beast? What if they both hired professional apology surrogates to re-connect with their peeps? Surrogate apologists may be a growing business in Japan, but I still like actually being there to make my own mistakes, tender my own apologies, and taking the time to select gifts.

I returned to one of my favorite vices, a guilty pleasure. The weekend before Christmas I laced up the sneakers, walked through The Cotton Exchange and the whole of downtown. Local retailers were glad to see someone meandering, smiling, clearly not in a rush. They sensed I was not looking for last-minute deals. I looked for gifts that fit the moment and the person. I was rewarded many times over for my efforts, for the time spent thinking, wandering the streets and shops, looking for just the right gift—a gift that says what you want to say to a person. I even found the perfect gift for FOX’s Megyn Kelly at Old Books on Front: Celia Rivenbark’s “Rude Bitches Make Me Tired.”

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Winging it in Wilmington: New Year’s resolutions for 2014 By: Fiona Ní Shúilleabháin

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ooking back over 2013, on my big move over to the States, there are some moments that stand out which have made my entire experience a memorable one. Ending the year on an upbeat note, I’ve decided to list off my top 5 moments of living in Wilmington.

One of my favorite experiences here thus far has to be the weekend I went on the All American Black River Paddle adventure with North Carolina Eco Odysseys in July. An unexpected invitation came about when I was writing an article on the event and one of their organizers (thank you, again!). I can’t help but laugh when I think back on some of the mishaps throughout that venture. People fell overboard (really, just toppled over in their kayak), the home-made ice cream boiling over like a witches brew; not to mention getting myself tangled up in a bunch of branches. After 20 minutes of panicking, I eventually freed myself when one of the other guests paddled over to tell me there was a snake right above where my hand was every time I flung about the paddle.

Camping is something I never considered doing again, for two reasons: 1) I had a horrible experience camping with girl-guides and being eaten alive by bugs, during a weekend of endless rain in tents which weren’t water proof; and 2) In America bears, snakes and giant bugs exist. When I got the invite, I wasn’t so sure about going. Looking back on it, I would have been foolish not to; it was one of the best weekends I’ve had since coming here.

I have to put the camping experience in a joint first place with meeting Isaac Hanson from Hanson in Charlotte—especially since going to that gig didn’t seem possible two days beforehand. Thanks again to my friend who generously gave me a lift. What made it even better, after traveling over three hours, is it was the last stop of their North American tour. Thus, they played an amazing set that went well over two hours, which made the long trip down worth it.

In second place would be when I first arrived last May and was invited to play volleyball at Courts and Sports a couple of times.

Considering we don’t have anything like this at home, because volleyball isn’t a popular sport, it was pretty awesome to try something new.

Although, I have to hone my serving skills before doing it again next summer. I have to avoid the commotion of serving the ball to the other courts and screwing up their games.

Following in third: Being asked some of the most hilarious and ridiculous ideas about Irish culture. For instance, when someone starts asking you about little green men that live back at home, one can’t help but be completely baffled. “They’re called something like lap-ri-cons?” Sorry, I think you mean “leprechaun,” sir, and I hate to disappoint you, but they’re not real!

Other questions I often get: Does everyone have red hair? Do you guys have electricity? While it’s easy to laugh, it gets old quite fast—especially assumptions about alcohol and food. I can’t tell you the number of times folks have been taken aback to find out I don not eat corned beef and cabbage. In fact, I’ve never tried it.

My fourth most memorable experience was going to Washington, D.C. It’s one of my favorite places to visit, I got to see my mom and she brought over a huge stash of Irish food. Despite all the rain, I had a blast seeing the sites—not

to mention every evening when we returned to the hotel, we got complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. Plus, I met up with a friend to see what the Washington bar scene had to offer, and it didn’t disappoint. It seemed we had chosen a night to go out when it was a ‘90s night.

I mean how can one not enjoy listening to oldschool Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls?

Finally, in fifth place: Spending a couple of days down in Carolina Beach during the summer. There’s nothing more relaxing than heading to the beach right after work in the middle of the week. I was fortunate to have a friend living there during her summer break. Throughout the warm days, Carolina Beach seemed to be a lot calmer than any visit to Wrightsville Beach. Most of the time, we cycled around— and it was nice to not have to travel by car for once. One of the last weekends of the summer we decided to try out paddle boarding. All I can say: Balance doesn’t come quite easy to me.

While 2013, has been an adventurous year, I’m hoping 2014 will be twice that. Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year!

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News of the Weird with Chuck Shepherd Yellow and brown values A Swedish TV show, “Biss och Kajs,” found itself in the spotlight in November -- in Russia, where government-run television apparently used it to send a political message to Ukraine by highlighting the program’s theme of teaching children about bodily functions. The episode Russia chose featured three bulkily-costumed actors sitting around talking -- with one dressed in yellow, one in brown, and the other unmistakably as a large, nude human posterior. (“Biss och Kajs” is highly regarded in Sweden; “biss” and “kajs” refer, respectively to the yellow and brown functions.) Ukraine (against Russia’s wishes) is considering a trade agreement with the European Union, and, the Russian station director said, pointedly, “There you have European values in all their glory.”

Compelling Explanations The Bank of England, arguing before the U.K.’s Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards in October, warned against limiting the bonuses that bankers have come to expect from their lucrative deals -- because that might encroach on their “human rights.” The Bank suggested it is a human rights violation even to ask senior executives to demonstrate that they tried hard to comply with banking laws (because it is the government’s job to prove violations).

Slick Talkers (1) A young woman, accosted by a robber on Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill in October, told the man she was a low-paid intern -- but an intern for the National Security Agency, and that within minutes of robbing her, the man would be tracked down by ubiquitous NSA surveillance.

She said, later (reported the Washington Examiner), the man just “looked at me and ran away (empty-handed).” (2) A 29-year-old cafeteria worker at Sullivan East High School in Blountville, Tenn., swore to police on the scene in October that she was not the one who took money from a co-worker’s purse, and she voluntarily stripped to near-nakedness to demonstrate her innocence.

“See? I don’t have it,” she said. Moments later, an officer found the missing $27 stuffed in the

woman’s shoe.

Katarzyna Dryden-Chouen and her husband Clive, busted in a London police raid last year with a marijuana grow operation that had netted an estimated (equivalent) of $450,000, insisted to a jury in October that their massive haul was not for sale but for “personal” use -- in that they worship the Hindu god Shiva, and truly believed that the world would end soon and that they needed a sizable offering to burn. (Actually, the jury bought it. “Distribution” charges were dismissed, but the couple still faces jail for their cultivation activity.)

Ironies The Seattle City Council voted in October to seize a waterfront parking lot by eminent domain from the 103-year-old owner after negotiations to buy the property on the open market broke down.

The state is funding a six-year tunnel-digging project in the area, and the city has decided it needs the property for not-yet-specified uses --except that in one part of the property, the city said it plans to operate a parking lot.

Karma (1) Larry Poulos was stopped on an Arlington, Tex., street in September, bleeding from a head wound and complaining that he had just been robbed by two men. A friend of Poulos later corroborated that, but police also learned that the money Poulos had been carrying was the proceeds of his having robbed a credit union earlier that evening. He was treated for his wounds and then arrested. (2) At least 44 health workers were struck with a suspected norovirus in September at a Creative Health Care Management convention in Huron, Ohio.

(Noroviruses are sometimes called the “Norwalk” virus, named after one notable outbreak in 1968 in Norwalk, Ohio, about 12 miles from Huron.)

“Masculine” Values: Breakaway former officials of the Boy Scouts of America met in Nashville, Tenn., in September to establish a Scouts-type organization that can freely discourage homosexuality, with one leader promising Fox News that the result would be “a more masculine” program. Another prominent attendee, also quoted in the Fox News dispatch, described his sorrow at the BSA’s em-

brace of gay boys. Since this issue broke, he said, “I’ve cried a river.”

In November, Sweden’s National Housing Board, in charge of building codes, ordered the country’s famous Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi (built anew annually out of fresh ice blocks) to install fire alarms. “We were a little surprised when we found out,” said a spokeswoman (who acknowledged that the hotel’s mattresses and pillows could catch fire).

Not My Fault Conscience-Cleansing: Greg Gulbransen of Oyster Bay, N.Y., announced in September that he was about to sue the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for dragging its feet in implementing the Gulbransen-inspired 2007 federal legislation that he said would save lives, especially those of toddlers. The unimplemented law would force car manufacturers to install rear-facing cameras as standard equipment, a cause Gulbransen embraced after accidentally, fatally, backing over his own toddler in the family’s BMW SUV. Perspective An exhaustive American Civil Liberties Union report in November showed that more than 3,200 people are serving life sentences in the U.S. for non-violent offenses (about 80 percent for drug crimes). Most were sentenced under “threestrikes”-type laws in which the final straw might be for trivial drug possession, for instance, or for a petty theft such as the $159-jacket shoplifting in Louisiana, or the two-jersey theft from a Foot Locker. Said the jacket thief, Timothy Jackson, “I

know that for my crime I had to do some time but . . . I have met people here whose crimes are a lot badder with way less time.” Added his sister, “You can take a life and get 15 or 16 years,” but her brother “will stay in jail forever. He didn’t kill the jacket!”

Undignified Deaths (1) Douglas Yim, 33, was convicted in September of murdering a 25-year-old man in Oakland, Calif., in 2011 after an evening of teasing by the man, who mocked Yim’s certainty about the existence of God. (2) A 27-year-old yoga fanatic in St. Austell, England, drowned in a pit in May during a well-publicized attempt to create an “out-of-body experience” to get as close to death as possible but without going over the line.

Least Competent Criminals -- Recurring Themes: (1) Lawrence Briggs, 18, was arrested in Marshalltown, Iowa, in November after he walked out of a Sports Page store with $153 worth of merchandise he did not pay for.

Moments earlier, he had filled out an application to work at Sports Page, and when surveillance cameras exposed him, managers called him in for an “interview,” and police made the arrest. (2) Troy Mitchell, 47, was arrested after allegedly robbing the Valley First Credit Union in Modesto, Calif., on May 14th. While he was standing at the teller’s window, another employee of Valley First saluted him (“Hi, Troy”) because he remembered Mitchell from April 3rd, when he had applied for a car loan.

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sound—at least in rock. From the shoe-gazer indie kids to the metal bands to the hippie jam bands to the avantgarde hipsters, any music lover can pick their dose of rock and likely hear it any day during the week across town. Sure, a few other genres exits, too, but what happens if we blend the kaleidoscopic trip-rock of members from Justin Lacy and the Swimming Machine with the ‘90s-infused jazzy, hip-hop of members from The Coastal Collective? Quite simply: Temple5.

A new outfit that started in August 2013, Aaron Lane (trumpet/ horns), AJ Reynolds (saxophone), Cameron Tinklenberg (keyboards), Michael Buckley (guitar), Sean Howard (bass), and Keith Butler Jr. (drums) came together to fulfill their own desires to perform hip-hop and jazz, and push the boundaries of what audiences were hearing locally. “We also wanted to provide an opportunity for ourselves to collaborate with local singers and MCs,” AJ Reynolds says. “We feel like there is so much talent here in Wilmington and beyond that we all want to work with, but we didn’t have a medium that allowed the opportunity.”

With inspirations rooted in bands and performers like A Tribe Called Quest, Robert Glasper, Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis, Chris Dave, Joe Chamber, among others, almost all are of the mu-

sicians are UNCW students. They have either graduated or are currently studying jazz within the music department.

“Our sound, due to our education, utilizes much of the jazz idiom, yet pulls chord progressions or drum beats from hip-hop,” Reynolds explains. “When we don’t have a vocalist, we are immediately identified as a jazz band because of the horns. We use saxophone and trumpet as our lead voices, and that is a huge part of jazz, but the second a vocalist is added to the mix, the horns are used as a texture.”

Each genre comes tightly mixed and inspiring to the musicians, mainly because they find it hard to decipher between the two.“Hip-hop really is just an extension or evolution of the jazz medium,” Reynolds notes.

Having only recorded one song, “Excursions Part 2 (A Tribute to Tribe)”—available to stream on their Bandcamp or Soundcloud sites—it will be released on their EP “Strategic Arrival” this winter. The group featured one of their friends, Hayden “VI” Williams, on the track.

“We thought it would be suiting for our debut single to be a tribute to all of our biggest influences for this genre of music,” Reynolds notes. “Temple5’s purpose is to be a medium for singers and rappers to collaborate. The band provides the music, while the singer/rapper has the chance to make the track whatever they would like. We are essentially a live beat machine

Temple5 plays last free show of the month at The Calico Room By: Shea Carver

Above: (l. to r.) brown coat is me, AJ Reynolds (sax), Aaron Lane (trumpet), rapper Jared Sales of The Coastal Collective, Sean Howard (bass), Keith Butler Jr. (drums). Photo by Sarah Conley

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for the artist.”

Though they played together first at 2012’s Cucalorus Film Festival with Michaela Basilio, they started rehearsing and booking gigs throughout fall 2013. Throughout December, Temple5 has played The Calico Room every Thursday night—and for free. They’ll be wrapping up their residency on December 26th.

They also hope to release two EPs and a full album in 2014. “‘Strategic Arrival’ will be released late January, featuring both Jared Sales, a.k.a. J. Sales, and Hayden Williams, a.k.a. VI,” Reynolds says. “We are still on the lookout for some singers to help bring the EP to a closure.”

They hope to play more venues across Wilmington, too, but also tour, with the goal of hitting the Triangle by the end of next year.

“For now the biggest chunk of our focus is recording, recording, recording—with artists, artists, artists!” Reynolds exclaims.

Currently rehearsals run around three or four hours long and come with a hodgepodge dynamic between the new members. They’re adjusting to playing and interacting on various levels to become cohesive.

“Cameron and Sean are from The Coastal Collective, so they essentially function as a unit with one another, while on the other hand me, Aaron, Mike and Keith have been playing together for well over three years in The Swimming Machine, and Aaron and I also played with Mike Blair and The Stonewalls and The Love Language,” Reynolds notes. “Practices

can be very scatterbrained, but when it’s completed, it is 100 percent finished.”

Their writing process comes with complete collaboration so far. From one person devising chord progressions while another complements the groove and percussion, and another finds the melody and harmony, a blend of energetic personalities balances the more subdued. “Writing horn lines are hard!” Reynolds jokes. “The process is stressful, but between the smiley and overall positive nature of Cameron and Keith, they help keep the band together.”

Likewise, they all share a passion for the unpredictability within the jazz genre. It’s admittedly their first love, because the shifts within the music keep them consistently enamoured and challenged. “I love how much change is within the music,” Reynolds states. “There are so many styles, such as swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban, big band, soul. There are so many sounds—anything from happy to sad, beautiful to ‘ugly.’ . . . Musicians really are able to have their own way or identity toward playing jazz that makes it a personal experience for the listener, if they can decipher the language, since it’s all tones, rather than words. There is an emotional/spiritual sensitivity that’s needed to really completely understand and bring yourself to the music.”

Paired with the vocal rhythms of hip-hop, the dichotomy of the music becoming secondary for the message to be delivered also presents an interesting layer. According to Reynolds,

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hip-hop offers immediate acceptance to fans thanks to vocal expression.

“When there is a rapper/singer, the lyrics give the listener something to identify with immediately, and they can understand what is going on,” he remarks. “In this day and age, people connect to poetry and rhythm of lyrics, yet supported by a contagious groove, laid down by the drums and bass.”

Attending a Temple5 show also means hearing a few recognizable tunes, as they cover classics like Miles Davis’ “Nardis” and Wayne Shorter’s “Night Dreamer.” Yet, they Temple5-a-nize it by hosting a rapper over the song. “The possibilities are really endless with how we can creatively fuse hip-hop and jazz together,” Reynolds says.“ We really aim to revive the boom-bap here in Wilmington and give a breath of fresh air to those that love live music.”

Folks can hear Temple5 live this Thursday at The Calico Room for free. Their EP will be released online in late January.

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Year in Music:

A few favorite releases from 2013 By: Friends at Gravity Records

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et us preface this by saying these are not the best albums of 2013, as the term “best” is very subjective. But the following three releases just so happen to be our personal favorites of the year. All as different as the locations they were recorded, from the highest end studios on the planet in Paris and Los Angeles, to an attic studio in Virginia, to a bar in North Carolina, the one thing all of the albums have in common: They are all incredible pieces of art from extremely different songwriters. That being said, we at Gravity Records present a sonic year-in review.

Gross Ghost Public Housing Odessa Records On Gross Ghost’s second release, we hear a newfound complexity to the ‘60s garage pop arrangements that made us fall in love with the group the first time we laid ears on them. With lyrics more illusionary than on their previous effort “Brer Rabbit,” lead singer and songwriter Mike Dillon (the clown prince of the N.C. music scene) doesn’t hit us over the head with his words, but leaves us with a little more room for interpretation.

Recorded at The Pinhook (a music venue/bar in Durham, NC), “Public Housing” shows immense growth as a band and Dillon blossoming as a force to be reckoned with as a songwriter. We highly recommend it if you like drinking until 4 a.m., sleeping past noon, not doing laundry, making the best of a broken heart, and waking up next to somebody you don’t know.

Howard Ivans “Red Face Boy b/w Pillows” Spacebomb Records Many of you may already know Ivan Howard from his long and profound career with the darling indie-rock band The Rosebuds.

Howard Ivans is a moniker that Howard chose to use for his new musical project, which may very well be our absolute favorite release of 2013. The project is the love (unlimited) child of Howard and the Spacebomb house band, (from Virginia’s Spacebomb Records), a group of musicians that play on every release.

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and ‘70s Motown. Think Prince, Michael Jackson, etc.—you get the idea. The Bside “Pillows” is a timeless satin-lined R&B joint. The release brings to mind the songwriting team of Holland/Dozier/Holland and the Funk Bros in Motown’s prime.

While a nod to the days of yore, Howard seems to have the Delorean generating the necessary 1.21 gigawatts to be able to straddle the past and future effortlessly.

These songs sound familiar but new and most certainly not dated.

As smooth as Howard’s crooning is, the real deal-sealer comes from the musicians.

Without a doubt, this crew contains some of the tightest, most proficient musicians working today. They are every bit as proficient as they are groovy and tasteful. With a full-length release on the horizon in 2014, we are salivating at the musical prospects from Howard Ivans in the new year.

The Love Language Ruby Red Merge Records Recorded, shelved and re-recorded by former band member B.J. Burton (a permanent staple at Justin Vernon’s April Base studios) over a period of two-plus years, “Ruby Red” finds The Love Language’s only constant, Stuart McLamb, finally settling into his sound. At once both comfortable and confident, these songs offer radio-ready hooks, Spector-esque orchestral strings, garage-rock guitars, ‘60s girl group melodies and McLamb’s own brand of rock ‘n’ roll. This time around, though, McLamb has introduced some ‘80s elements and darker vibes that mesh well with his familiar signature sound.

As with the second release from the band, McLamb once again let loose his white-knuckled grip on the reins of the recording process that was present in the band’s first release; he has let outsiders into the fold with marvelous results. The band is finally hitting its stride and showing the world that McLamb is one of the best songwriters out there today.

It may have been a long wait for the release but it just marinated and got that much better before it was brought to our (turn)tables.

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3RD ANNUAL CARE PROJECT GALA 3rd Annual CARE Project Gala, hosted by Frances Weller and Johnnie Sexton, 6-11pm, Sat., 9/21.

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—Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 5090805 Karaoke —Banks Channel Bar & Grille, 530 Causeway Drive; 2562269

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AT T H E W I N G ROCKIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR: With a rocking repertoire, Machine Gun help ring in the New Year at Wild Wing Cafe. Courtesy Photo.

Karaoke —Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977 DJ Milk and Matt Evans —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St. DJ Turtle —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC

Bootleg Dynasty, Stray Local, Mac Juice Quartet —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 The Ends, the Odds —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 Me & Mr. B —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

Karaoke w/ DJ A.M.P. —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

Honeymoon Pajamas —SeaWitch Cafe & Tiki Bar, 227 Carolina Ave. N., Carolina Beach

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Piano —Circa 1922, 8 N. Front St.; 762-1922

Mark Dafter —Hoplite Pub and Beer Garden, 720 North Lake Park Blvd; 458-4745

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

Plan B Duo —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

DJ KeyBo —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401

Tom Noonan & Jane Houseal —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

MARK LYNCH (JAZZ GUITAR, 10:30AM-1:30PM); DjBe Extreme Karaoke (9pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

Jim Ashley —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 Snack Cracker —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838

DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 Piano

DJ Milk and SBz —Pravda; 23 N. Front St., Wilmington DJ Sir Nick Bland —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776 DJ Turtle —Station 21, 21 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC DJKahuna —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 House/Techno DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

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DRUMMING with Ron & Eric (6:30-8:30pm) —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

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

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Karaoke with DJ Party Gras (9pm) —Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 920 Town Center Dr.; 5090805 World Tavern Trivia hosted by Mud —Buffalo Wild Wings, 5533 Carolina Beach Rd., Monkey Junction; 392-7224

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No Labels fit, hadea —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000 James Haff (piano) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

Jeremy norris —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

DJ Battle —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551

College Night Karaoke —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

No Dollar $hoes —Palm Room, 11 East Salisbury St.; 503-3040

Karaoke with Damon —Black Sheep Tavern, 21 N. Front St. (basement); 3993056

Karaoke with Mike Norris —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204

Benjy Templeton —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 Legree —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050

wilmington sacred hearts singers —Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St, Wilmington, (910) 395-5999 Satellite Bluegrass Band (6-10pm) —Satellite Bar & Lounge, 120 Greenfield St.; 399-2796

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

Jazz Jam with Benny Hill (8pm) —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888

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

MONDAY, december 30

Bird Attack, spring break jam —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 BIG Something, dubtown, cosmonauts —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044 Water Shed —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

DJ Lee Pearson/shagging —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595

wednesday, January 1 Karaoke (9pm) —Bourbon Street, 35 N Front St.; 762-4050 Homegrown Radio Show hosted by Mary Byrne (7pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621 Open Mic hosted by Thomas and Oglesby (7pm; drums, amps, full PA provided) —Halftime Sports Bar and Grill, 1107 New Pointe Blvd, Leland; 859-7188 Jammin’ with Jax: George Gardos, Leroy Harper Jr., Terry Nash, Larry Tull, Steve King, Gerard Torchio (7-10pm) —Jax Fifth Ave. Deli & Ale House, 5046 New Centre Dr.; 859-7374

Sunday, December 29

Electric Mondays w/ Pruitt & Screwloopz —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

Open Electric Jam hosted by randy o (6pm) —Locals Tavern, 6213 -D Market Street; 523-5621

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

Karaoke w/ DJ Double Down —Billy Goats, 6324 Market St., 392-3044

Pengo with Beau Gunn —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773

Open Music Jam Hosted by Shannon Gilmore & Tommy Kaiser 7pm —Wired on Wrightsville, 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 3996977

papdosio, jimkata —Ziggy’s by the Sea, 208 Market St.; (336) 722-5000

Josh Solomon Duo —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341

Rob Ronner —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

Tyler Perry’s Chill Beats Lab (10pm) —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

tuesday, december 31

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

Ben Morrow —Elijah’s, 2 Ann St.; 343-1448 Reggae —Lazy Pirate Sports Bar and Grill, 701 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 458-5414

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Karaoke —Liquid Room, 23 Market St.;910-343-3341 DJ —Charley Brownz, 21 S Front St.; 254-9499 DJ Lord Walrus —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 2562776

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Monkey Junction 910-392-7224 MAKING IT BIG: North Carolina natives and Grammy performing artists, The Avett Brothers perform on New Year’s Eve at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte. Courtesy Photo.

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arts > visual art

Year in Review:

Reflecting on the local art scene in 2013 By: Sarah Richter

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ne of my favorite images can be seen as a man sitting in front of a billboard, simply and boldly stating, “Life without art is stupid.” For me, art has always been one of the most beautiful expressions and representations of the human experience. For anyone who has been keeping up with my art ramblings over the last year, it should come as no surprise that 2013 has been huge for Wilmington’s art scene. As a rapidly emerging destination for artists both national and international, the Cape Fear has drawn some ground breaking artists, as well as highcaliber exhibitions.

From HBO’s “Tremé” to the international art colony that populated No Boundaries at Bald Head Island, Wilmington just gets steamier annually as a creative hotbed.

Although the news is often plagued with government failings or the horrendous economic instability throughout the world,

art often provides us with a respite from societal agonies. Proving that hope, beauty and creativity prevail.

This year the arts in Wilmington has been a most encouraging one. One thing the economic recession teaches us is resilience.

Through their art work, artists have inspired us to keep working and fighting for more for progress, change and advancement.

2013 marked an upturn in the successful opening of several art galleries. Kelly Starbuck and Horace Long’s S.A.L.T. Studio challenges Wilmingtonian’s ideas about art as craft rather than high art forms. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of Clair Hartmann’s Sun Gallery in midtown Wilmington, the gallery helps expose innovation and passion. The Art Factory also recently celebrated its one year anniversary and has re-purposed a forgotten building into one of Wilmington’s most creative centers.

Featuring artist’s studios, a shop, exhibition and performance spaces, The Art Factory is literally calling all creatives.

The Cameron Art Museum, one of the mind expansive: The Cameron Art Museum broadened the scope of local artistry with their Well Suited Exhibition. Photo by Paul Schiraldi

leaders in artistic taste, marked 2013 with some blockbuster shows that challenged our perceptions of art as static paintings hanging against a wall. “From Gatehouse to Winehouse” allowed us to enter the studios of three of this town’s greatest and most influential artists: Elizabeth Chant, Claude Howell and Minnie Evans. The exhibition made art interactive, relatable and provided a more personal insight into the artist’s existence.

In the spring, the museum welcomed “Well-Suited,” which consisted of costumes from HBO’s series “Tremé” that focuses on a New Orleans neighborhood after the devastation of Katrina. Bringing in costumes designed by local designer Alonzo Wilson, we were provided with the experience to see art as something that moves, is wearable and possesses a life of its own.

The August opening of Canadian artist Diane Landry’s “The Cadence of All Things” has done more to challenge perceptions of traditional art forms and force us to see art as something beyond normal everyday use. Using found objects, Landry transforms umbrellas into an orchestra of movement and sound, and washing water bottles and laundry hampers into kaleidoscopic displays of moving shadows. She makes us reevalu18 encore | december 25-31, 2013 | www.encorepub.com

ate our relationship with space and memory.

The growth of locally started No Boundaries art colony fueled by both national and international participants to help grow the artistic reputation of our town. As well, it provided exposure to other artistic mediums.

UNCW’s addition of Courtney Johnson as not only a professor of photography but as director of the Cultural Arts Gallery, led to an exhibition of renowned esteem.

“Test City” focused on Wilmington as the first city to test the transfer from analog to digital television. It marked the introduction of students and public alike to international artists from Finland to Korea. This exhibition not only provided international art exposure, but also highlighted our own importance in the technological revolution.

In addition, the Wilmington arts scene has showed us that anything is possible and dreams can become a reality. Local artist Sullivan Anlyan is selling her work at national retailer Anthrolopologie throughout the holidays. Taylor Hamilton has gotten lots of traction with her TayHam greeting cards, hand drawn and sold at Edge of Urge.

More importantly, tons of other artists have shown us that in this 21st century, we have the power and the privilege to combine our work with our happiness.

With an endless amount of exhibitions at the 20-plus galleries dotting the coastline and new artists showing works across all mediums, 2014 keeps us excitedly awaiting for more artistic inspiration and admiration.

Gallery Guide 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.

Volume 36, features Shannon Lange, Bill Medley, Chip Orr and two special guest artists.

ArtExposure!

22527 Highway 17N, Hampstead, NC 910-803-0302 • 910-330-4077 Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or by appt.) www.artexposure50.com

The December show is themed “White.”

Go to Artexposure50.com and check out Classes for Adults and Teens as well as Classes for Children. “Paint by Wine” will be offered on selected Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with Karen Crenshaw.

ArtExposure will be closed December 22nd through January 13th and will reopen to regular hours on January 14th.

CAPE FEAR NATIVE 114 Princess St. • (910) 465-8811 Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.capefearnative.com

Join us for Fourth Friday Gallery Walk this week, from 6-9 PM, and celebrate the season with wine, Lativa coffee and Cape Fear Rum Cake. We’re kicking off a holiday clearance sale of 20% off everything in the store. Cape Fear Native features art, jewelry, pottery, photography and more, all original designs by local artists in the Cape Fear area. We also have sail bags by Ella Vickers and jewelry by Half United. Stop in and support your local creative community.

FIGMENTS GALLERY 1319 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. II • 910-509-4289 Tues.-Fri.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; • Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. www.figmentsgallery.com

Figments Gallery offers a fresh mix of eclectic work from local and international artists of all genres. Come by for an Open House Exhibit featuring new artists on the Second Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m. It’s a great event to connect with the arts community!

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St., CFCC parking deck, first level 910-362-7431 Mon, Wed, Fri: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Cape Fear Community College is pleased to present “High Energy: A Celebration,” the works of Ann Parks McCray. Ann Parks McCray lives and works in Wilmington, where the area’s natural beauty inspires her abstract naturescapes. Many pieces express the essence of sky, sea, and a dense lushness of trees. A wide-ranging palette with generous paint produces an energetic textured feel.

These renditions are interpretations, moments in time, impressions of seasons and locations.

Many over-sized paintings are suited to large airy spaces where light and distance combine to emphasize a sense of freedom in the work.

New Elements Gallery 201 Princess St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues.-Sat.: 11 a.m.-6p.m. (or by appt.) www.newelementsgallery.com

Get your holidays off to a festive start with our fantastic 29th Annual Holiday Show.

Featuring over 40 artists, the exhibition will include a variety of original paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber and more. The gallery is sponsoring a fundraiser for Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. All purchases over $25 through Dec. 14th qualify for a complimentary raffle ticket, with the winner receiving a gift certificate for $250 to the gallery. Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $5 each.

The exhibit will remain on display through January 4th, 2014.

River to Sea Gallery 225 S. Water St., Chandler’s Wharf (free parking) (910)-763-3380 Tues.-Sat. 11am-5p; Sun. 1-4pm.

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 will enthrall visitors with its eclectic collection of original paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and jewelry. “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.

SUNSET RIVER Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

NOW AT CAPE FEAR NATIVE: Photograph on canvas by Lemuel Heida, called “Cape Fear in Blue.”

Courtesy photo sunsetrivermarketplace.com

In the historic fishing village of Calabash,

North Carolina, over 10,000-plus square feet of fine arts and crafts showcases artists from the two Carolinas. Clay art and pottery; oil paintings, watercolors, mixed media, pastels and acrylics; plus awardwinning metalworks, wood pieces, handblown glass, fiber art, artisan-made jewelry and more. Since 2002, Sunset River Marketplace has become a popular destination for visitors, a gathering place for artists and a center of the community, thanks to its onsite pottery studio, complete with two kilns; a custom master framing department; and art classrooms for workshops and ongoing instruction.

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arts > theatre

Flashy Tinfoil Armor:

City Stage opens snappy musical with powerhouse cast By: Shea Carver

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ike history before us, we’ve all learned that in the throes of impending doom, entertainment seemingly presents an out—or at least a small moment of escapism to simply deal with the disarray. Eventually, though, the heartache and reality catches up with us—and so comes the basis of the famed show “Cabaret.”

Taking place in 1931 Berlin, American writer Cliff Bradshaw makes his way to Germany’s Kit Kat Club and meets his muse in 19-year-old performer Sally Bowles. t’s here that an androgynous master of ceremonies oversees the nightly shenanigans, all the while Sally and Cliff move into a boarding house run by Fräulein Schneider and her suitor, Herr Schultz, a Jewish fruit-shop owner. Though life inside the club thrives in its avant-garde mien and underground verve, the Nazis are gaining strength over Europe, making the ease of life much more dark and the

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onslaught of heartache all the more palpable, despite upbeat numbers like “Two Ladies” and “Perfectly Marvelous.”

Based on the 1951 play “I Am a Camera”—adapted from the short novel “Goodbye to Berlin” (1939) by Christopher Isherwood—“Cabaret” has seen numerous Broadway revivals and Tony and Laurence Olivier awards since its 1966 debut. Of course, most recognize the show from the 1972 film version, starring the one and only Oscar and Golden Globe winner Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles. While undertaking such a magnanimous role comes with its own set of challenges, City Stage’s upcoming production of “Cabaret” will feature one of Wilmington’s most powerful singers and actresses putting on the famed top hat and boots: Katherine Vernon.

“The biggest challenge is just being compared to Liza, which really isn’t fair to anyone,” Vernon states. “I’m just trying to play the character as honestly as I can. She’s such a fascinating mixture of damage and bravado. My favorite roles tend to be gaping wounds protected by flashy tinfoil armor, and she’s pretty much the platonic ideal of that.”

Directing the show is local choreographer and professional dancer Judy Greenhut. Having danced her way from Florida to New York, and onto TV, as seen on “The Carol Burnett Show,” “Ed Sullivan Show,” “Steve Lawrence Show” and “Kraft Music Hall,” Greenhut’s transition into theatre came organically.

Since her move to Wilmington, she’s overseen shows like “13” and City Stage’s last New Year’s production, “Spamalot.”

“When I saw the movie ‘Cabaret’ for the first time, I was still dancing professionally, and I only viewed it as a show I would love to dance in!” Greenhut tells. “I love the [Bob] Fosse style [from the film] and was therefore drawn to it. Now, as I watch rehearsals, I am sometimes so taken in by the story that I sit there shocked at what I am hearing and viewing. And the recognition that this really happened!”

“Cabaret” has reincarnated itself numerous ways over its 40-year run. The film version updated the score by deleting and adding new songs. A few have become some of the most popular of the show, including “Money, Money” and “Mein Herr.” “‘Maybe This Time’ [also was] not in the original Broadway production,” Greenhut tells. “[The songs] were added to the movie and all revivals since. Chiaki Ito, the musical director, did not want to do ‘Cabaret’ unless we could rent the revival version with these songs.”

While most theatre companies do the 1987

revival of “Cabaret,” City Stage has opted for its 1998 praised adaptation, which starred Natasha Richardson as Sally Bowles and Alan Cumming as Emcee (who will reprise his role in 2014 with Michelle Williams on Broadway).

“I wanted to do the version with ‘Maybe This Time’ because I just love that song,” Ito iterates. “It’s beautiful and haunting.”

Though the music is standard theatre fare, consisting of upbeat jigs and heart-wrenching ballads, to carry the comedy and drama of the storyline, the character arcs keep the show emotionally charged, too. Jason Aycock, who will play Emcee, is finding his role a challenge because of its depth. In the past, he’s been type-cast as “aw-shucks” characters, like Will Parker in “Oklahoma!” or Herman in “The Most Happy Fella.” “[Emcee] can easily become just a ‘song and dance man,’” Aycock notes. “So it’s been difficult for me to keep that dark tone and make sure he’s a presence rather than something light. I hope to pay homage to both the original Emcee, Joel Grey, and the most well-known revival Emcee, Alan Cumming. But I don’t want to copy what they’ve done. . . . Judy is always so encouraging and guiding. The cast helps, too. They understand the show, and we all bounce ideas off of each other for keeping things fresh.”

Consisting of Sam Robison (Cliff), Debra Gillingham (Fraulein Schneider), Dick Bunting (Herr Schultz), Caitlin Becka (Fraulein Kost), as well as an ensemble of recognizable thespians, and forces to reckon with in voice and dance prowess (Heather Setzler, LaRaisha Burnette, Katherine Rudeseal, Brendan Carter, among others), City Stage’s bill almost reads like a who’s who of our local talent pool. “This company is truly amazing!”

Greenhut states. “They are so quick, eager and willing to try anything! And, of course, they’re very talented.”

Setting her sights on dialogue, dancing and music to become the bloodline of “Cabaret,” Greenhut does not want the set to overwhelm the performers. Built by Terry Collins, it will be simple. “I want the show to move almost like a movie and never stop, so there will not be lots of ‘stuff’ to move around,” she notes.

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arts > theatre

Year in Theatre: Choosing some of our Top 10s for 2013 By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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013 has been an awesome year theatrically in Wilmington. From the muchanticipated production of “Lés Mis” to the stunning march of original works, the creative efforts here have excelled. Without further ado, here is the Top Ten list of theatrical happenings we most adored in Wilmington during 2013.

1. My pick for Best Original Script produced in town this year comes with Anthony David Lawson’s adaptation of Mark Twain’s “The Diary of Adam and Eve.” Though the majority of the dialogue was Twain’s, Lawson did structure it and add transition dialogue, as well as adapt it for staging. The performances by Susan Auten and Hank Toler at Browncoat Pub and Theatre were wonderfully comedic, evocative and completely organic.

2. My pick for Best Musical comes with Opera House Theatre Company’s production of the Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic, “Oklahoma!” There were so many wonderful shows in 2013, especially musicals and revues: “Great American Trailer Park,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and “Brooklyn,” to name but a few.

However, I pick “Oklahoma!” because the production made me think about a well-worn script completely differently. Yet, it still maintained the storyline and expectations that the audience expects from its big dance scenes, beautiful sets and wonderful singing.

3. My pick for Best Play goes to Thalian Association’s “Other Desert Cities.” John Rabin Baitz’s script is stunning and the performances by Joe Gallison, Rachel Lewis Hilburn and Kevin Ray Wilson were mesmerizing and deeply affecting. Imaginary Theatre Company’s “Venus in Fur” runs a very close second, thanks to the meticulous set design

by Lee Lowrimore and superb acting by Anna Stromberg and Mike O’Neil.

4. Shakespeare on the Green is legal to drink! It’s pretty amazing that a community of our size has free “Shakespeare in the Park”-style theatre productions every summer around Greenfield Lake. More so, we have for over two decades! Many congrats to the dedicated group that continues to pull it off every year. This summer, Robb Mann is slated to direct their 22nd season, featuring “Comedy of Errors.”

5. 2013 welcomed “Lés Mis” to Wilmington. Hands down, it was the most anticipated and talked about show of the year. A huge undertaking on every level, it deserves kudos to its cast, crew and musicians who managed to get the beast up on its hind legs. More so, it proved far more entertaining than its movie

version released in 2012. Local theatre at its finest.

6. How many original shows? Oy vey! Wilmington sees so many originally scripted productions annually, it’s hard for us to keep count. In essence, we are a highly privileged local arts community. Just think of the talented thespians living here and the many musicians, set designers, costumers, theatre companies and the like which work extremely hard to ensure we see local productions of Broadway classics like “Lés Mis,” “Oklahoma!” and “RENT.” Yet, let’s not overlook the talented writers who are constantly churning out dramas, comedies and even musicals to their own liking and often reflecting modern-day themes and issues we deal with as a society. Ron Hasson, Anthony Lawson, Mark Basquill and Zach Hanner are only but a few to release original stage productions this year; I can’t wait for what 2014 will present, too.

7. The Red Barn Studio Theatre re-opened.

After the Port City lost one of its most famous couples, Linda Lavin and Steve Bakunas, who moved to the West Coast, the theatre they operated went dark and languished looking for new occupants. A happy ending was in sight; Bakunas and Lavin donated the theatre to Thalian Association, which will utilize it for more intimate productions, as well as classes for their children’s academy and a summer season of shows. In November, they re-opened with the incredible “Other Desert Cities.”

8. Nutt Street Comedy Room closes, leaving two improv troupes homeless. Perhaps one of the saddest events for the creative community here came in July when Soapbox shut its doors. With this loss came the replacement of the Nutt Street Comedy Room.

Nutt House Improv Troupe and their young cousin, the Tuesday-night Harold Show, had to find new venues. After many trials and tribulations, it looks like Nutt House has landed at The Reel Café along with Timmy Sherrill’s Dead Crow Stand Up Comedy Show. Support their efforts in 2014, wherein Sherrill will house local laughter galore and national touring acts not easily forgotten.

9. PSL gets their own TV show! Pineapple Shaped Lamps announced in an exclusive interview with encore in November that they signed contracts to launch their own sketch comedy show on The CW starting in January.

Oh, and they’ll be the hosts of the 2014 Best Of Awards and Masquerade Ball at Brooklyn Arts Center come February 8th; don’t miss the chance to laugh at these kids.

BEST SHOW OF 2013: (l. to r.) Rachel Lewis Hilburn, Elizabeth Becka, Joe Gallison, Suellen Yates and Kevin Ray Wilson starred in Thalian Association’s ‘Other Desert Cities.’ Photo by Mark Steelman.

10. One the more interesting and creative theatrical innovations of the year came with Nick Smith’s “Actor-aoke,” hosted at the Browncoat. Set up like karaoke, it gave actors the opportunity to preform scenes or monologues they had always wanted to do —or in ways they had always wanted to in 5 minute slots. For example Robb Mann, who has played Romeo for Cape Fear Shakespeare on the Green, did the balcony scene with a hick accent.

For Smith, who is a talented young director, this was a wonderful opportunity to see performers stretch their wings and work out of type while practicing their craft. Plus, they raised money for the Jimmy V. Foundation. It was a great idea all around—a resounding success on both nights.

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Year in Review: Anghus counts down the top 10 films of 2013 By: Anghus

characters.

I wouldn’t be able to bring up the film without someone mentioning its graphic sex scenes, but the stark portrayal of love and lust are welcome, considering the poor renderings audiences usually get in boilerplate movies about relationships. “Blue is the Warmest Color” is smart, stark and at times disconcerting. More films should be this daring.

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ome years I struggle to find good films and narrow down a list to 10; it feels like an almost impossible task.

Other years, like this one, I struggle to find 10 films capable of generating any real enthusiasm.

After looking at every movie released chronologically, it was April before I found a film I could even claim to like (the remake of “Evil Dead”). Fortunately, the second half of the year rebounded nicely with a diverse slate of interesting films that varied from big-budget blockbusters to independent art-house fare. While it is a far cry from cinema’s best year ever, there are a handful of films deserving of some adulation.

10. White House Down There was a time when every action movie out there was a “Die Hard” clone. “Die Hard” on a bus came in the form of “Speed.” “Die Hard” in Alcatraz embodied “The Rock.” “Die Hard” on a plane resulted in “Passenger 57,” “Con Air” and “Air Force One.” It was a genre unto itself. “White House Down” is a love letter to these movies. It’s “Die Hard” at the White House—an incredibly cartoonish piece of action cinema that is blissfully aware of its ludicrousness. It revels in the many movies from which it cribs its patchwork plot.

9. Star Trek Into Darkness Hater’s gonna hate. The whole movie is fan service. A series of references and recycled moments from decades past, but “Star Trek Into Darkness” was the best-executed summer blockbuster this year. Big, garish, stupid fun, it’s one of the few movies I watched more than once—probably a direct result of my love of “Star Trek” since I was a wee-lad.

JJ Abrams is a fascinating filmmaker who consistently makes thoroughly watchable, mainstream popcorn flicks that seem almost committed to abandoning pretension and forcing the audience to have a good time.

8. Evil Dead Remember when horror films were just excuses to get nasty? Put five people in a cabin, open up the gates of hell, and watch in glee as each dies horribly? The producers of the “Evil Dead” remake did.

When four friends bring their drug-addicted friend to a cabin in the woods to detox, they end up stumbling onto the book of the dead.

Like every horror film, the characters are too stupid to live and end up ignoring every warning that something bad is brewing. In a year with so

unflinching portrayal: Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kelsey Scott emote in one of the top films in 2013, ‘12 Years a Slave.’ Photo by Keith Bernstein

many uninspired films, I found myself gravitating toward movies that were able to deliver on what they promised. The original “Evil Dead” is one of my favorite movies; the thought of a remake seemed abhorrent, but they got so much right. It’s stupid, gory and—let’s face it—kind of pointless. But it was so much fun.

In a year when so many other films weren’t, this one makes the list.

5. The World’s End Edgar Wright films aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re a perpetual man-child obsessed with video games and all-things geek-related, you probably find them infinitely entertaining. Fortunately, I am one of these people who loves every reference and appreciates the rapid-fire style that weaves together pop culture with an almost Tarantino level of obsessiveness.

The story of five childhood friends returning home to complete an epic pub crawl is both especially weird and strangely melancholy.

Even as the darkly comic-drama transforms into science fiction, it never strays far from its earnest roots. At its core, “The World’s End” is about dealing with our own mortality, the sobering reality of middle-age and those unable to let go of “the good old days.” Like most of Wright’s films, it delivers great characters and some real laughs. Unlike most comedies, it isn’t afraid to get dark or ridiculous, while still maintaining the integrity of the narrative.

7. Much Ado About Nothing I’m a fan of Joss Whedon (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Avengers”) and Shakespeare (every play you were forced to read in high school). The Bard’s pithy style meshes well with Whedon’s penchant for quips and quirky characters.

“Much Ado About Nothing” is a fantastic piece of art-house fare that features a spry cast of actors—most notably Amy Acker and Alexs Denisoff. They bring a lot of fun to their roles and a new take on an old story which proves Shakespeare can still be engaging in the right hands. Huzzah!

4. Rush The biggest surprise for me this year came in the Ron Howard movie about Indy car racing—a film that I watched pretty much because nothing else of interest had been released that week. Movies focusing on the rivalry between extremely competitive people hardly embodies nuance, but Howard manages to tell the true story of two race-car drivers whose competitive spirit drove them to epic highs and painful lows. The true stars of the movie aren’t the fast cars or the fantastically groovy 1970’s production design but the two lead actors: Chris Hemsworth (“Thor”) and Daniel Bruhl (“Inglorious Basterds”). They bring weight, ego and depth to real life thrillchasers James Hunt and Nicky Lauda.

6. Blue is the Warmest Color What end-of-year list wouldn’t be complete without a foreign film to make me seem pretentious? I saw so many independent films this year but found most of them to be pretty uninspiring. This very stirring love story is wonderfully unconventional and felt like a revelation in a year where so few films were able to generate many engaging or believable

3. Captain Phillips Director Paul Greengrass (“Bourne Ultimatum,” “United 93”) is a master of capturing moments. Throughout his career, he’s tackled challenging, nontraditional stories about people forced to deal with unthinkable violence and heartbreaking scenarios. “Bloody Sunday” and “United 93” are fantastic films, and “Captain Phillips” rounds out an unofficial

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real-life trilogy as Greengrass successfully captures the experience of a Somali crew of pirates who manage to take over a shipping vessel in the Indian Ocean.

Greengrass’ films are so free of melodrama, making little of his work feel forced. No other filmmaker working today seems to possess the craftsmanship and effortlessness that Greengrass brings to every film. Tom Hanks delivers his most reserved and engaging performance in ages. This would have been the most thrilling nail biter of the year, except for one film...

2. Gravity So few movies live up to the promise of being “a cinematic experience.” Most of the time, the phrase is used by over-the-top, garish spectacles that throw a ridiculous amount of noise onscreen and fail to create something immersive. Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” has raised the bar and shows just how good an effects-heavy movie can be when you use all that technology to serve the story.

The story follows two stranded astronauts trying to survive a hellish storm of debris. It’s told with a visual lucidity that has no cinematic equivalent. It shows audiences why movies can still be worth the price of admission; “Gravity” is the kind of film which needs to be seen in a theater.

1. 12 Years A Slave There is such a disparity between “good” and “great” in 2013. Two films this year feel so far above everything else in terms of quality and craftsmanship. Alongside “Gravity,” “12 Years a Slave” reaches beyond the norm. It’s a heartbreaking, difficult but extremely powerful tale of a free man kidnapped and forced into slavery—a brutal drama that pulls no punches.

Director Steve McQueen (“Shame”) and star Chiwetel Ejiofor deserve any and every award for which they are nominated. As a society, we’re quick to dismiss the past and gloss over horrible atrocities that have been committed. There are those who might find the violence off-putting, but I am mesmerized by the entire experience.

The journey of “12 Years A Slave” isn’t a typical tale of redemption or a fight for freedom. It’s about watching a man’s identity being erased as everything is taken from him and the kind of compromises made to survive the hell his existence has become. It’s a film everyone should see and not just for the history lesson, but for the extremely well-told story and unflinching portrayal of the disgusting world we lived in not that long ago.

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Year in ...

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nstead of looking back at 2013, I’ve decided to end the year by looking forward—and I know exactly what I want to see in 2014. Like all foodies, I’m quite enamored by my own opinion and that I have a platform with which to share it. Some of my preferences are perfectly reasonable and others are mere pipe dreams. But I have a bully pulpit and I’m going to enjoy it.

So, for the sake of argument, I am declaring myself Queen of the 2014 Wilmington Culinary scene. My tenure on the throne will be characterized by a form of playful despotism that I hope will employ a teensy bit of enjoyment.

So, without further ado, I present the royal decrees for 2014...

Some restaurants are just too small to enjoy any time I want. Don’t get me wrong, I love a small venue. Yet, I hate not being able to get a table whenever I please because 10 is a crowd. Therefore, by virtue of the quality of their work, Phun, Roko and the Wayfarer Deli shall be moved to larger spaces so that more foodies can enjoy the fruits of their labor. Because I’m a benevolent ruler, I won’t mention who I’d demote to smaller spaces.

The biggest loss on the culinary scene of 2013 was Tamashii. The disappearance of such an innovative menu makes me want to weep every time I drive past a thriving McDonald’s. But in our theoretical food kingdom, I am ruler of all things. I shall hand

Hopeful decrees for Wilmington’s culinary scene in 2014 By: Rosa bianca

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Chef Mark the keys to the biggest empty restaurant space in town and decree that all local sushi lovers must dine there once per month. My subjects will thank me.

While monarchs are powerful, even a queen can’t fight the unstoppable juggernaut that is the Azalea Festival’s assault on good food. The siren’s song of corn dogs and funnel cakes is just too strong, but I can minimize the pain felt by downtown restaurants. Therefore, by order of her royal highness, the kiosks purveying giant turkey legs and deep fried whatever-is-trendy-this-year shall be relocated to Hugh MacRae Park, leaving the streets of downtown available for parking at our fine local eateries that dreaded weekend in April. Restaurants already struggle to make it without having a weekend stolen from them every year. Too many restaurant workers have no choice but to live paycheck to paycheck; the least I can do as queen is find a way not to take money out of their hands.

The surge in food trucks might have been the best thing about 2013’s food scene.

Better meals have been made available at stranger hours and at a wider variety of locales. In my kingdom, this trend would continue with my full-throated support. I would make available to them plots of land on Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and downtown every day but especially after 10 p.m. Anywhere there’s a bar scene, we should have access to quality food late at night. Bringing a better class of food to the bar crowds is central to my ruling philosophy.

A corollary to my food-truck decree: I implore owner James Smith to continue operating the Patty Wagon food truck after

he moves the concept to the brick-andmortar location on Market Street currently housing Slice of Life. Just as Catch and Flaming Amy’s have made a fantastic impact with their food trucks while maintaining exceptional restaurants by the same names, I hope The Patty Wagon— which just last year I dubbed the source of the best burger in Wilmington in Devour—will continue to operate all over the city.

The key to getting more people enjoying good food is education. The expansion of educational opportunities is essential to the continued thriving of the food scene here in Wilmington. I hereby insist that my loyal subjects seek out more classes and learn more about food and libations. Go forth and seek out wisdom from the fine educators at Wilmington Wine and the Wine Sampler. Attend beer tastings at Cape Fear Wine and Beer and Fermental. Invite Courtney Matheson of Delish into your home for private cooking classes. The more you learn about food, the happier food will make you. Try new things, learn new things, taste new things.

As I do every year, I implore you to use food and drink for its noblest purpose: to bring us together at the table. Dinner with family on a random Tuesday, cocktails and tapas at a local restaurant with friends on Friday, and potluck gatherings at the house for the game on Sunday—good company is what turns a burger into chateaubriand and Bud Light into a ‘75 Margaux.

So ends my ficticious rule over my loyal foodie subjects. I hope you enjoyed my reign. Though I have no actual power, I’d still like to see at least a few of my edicts taken to heart.

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HENRY’S

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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 (910-7989464) and Monkey Junction (910-392-7224) ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday and Saturday in the

Summer

■ WEBSITE: www.buffalowildwings.com

DIXIE GRILL

The Dixie Grill has undergone numerous transformations over the years. It has been a white linen establishment, a no-frills diner and pool hall, a country café and now a classic American diner. The menu hearkens back to an aesthetic that equated good food with freshness, flavor and a full stomach. This combination has earned The Dixie Grill the Encore Reader’s Choice award for “Best Breakfast” and “Best Diner” several times. Call the Dixie an homage to the simplicity of southern cuisine, call it a granola greasy spoon, call it whatever you like. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER:

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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

Blue Surf Café

Sophisticated Food…Casual Style. We offer a menu that has a heavy California surf culture influence while still retaining our Carolina roots. We provide a delicate balance of flavors and freshness in a comfortable and inviting setting. We offer a unique breakfast menu until noon daily, including waffles, skillet hashes and sandwiches. Our lunch menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from house roasted pulled pork, to our mahi and signature meatloaf sandwich. Our dinner features a special each night along with our house favorites Braised Beef Brisket and Jerk Chicken Empanada’s.

All of our entrees are as delicious as they are inventive.

We also have a full beer and wine list. Come try the “hidden gem” of Wilmington today. 250 Racine Drive, Wilmington 910-523-5362.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Daily Specials, Gluten Free Menu, In-

fused Lemonade, Outdoor Patio, New Artist event first Friday of every month and kids menu ■ WEBSITE: www.bluesurfcafe.com

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Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, 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.

Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch - WednesdayFri. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dinner, Mon.-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 60 cent wings all day long, or Boneless Thursdays with 60 cent boneless wings all day long. Buffalo Wild Wings is a

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OPEN 7 days a week. Serving Breakfast and Lunch 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Serving dinner Thursday, Fri, and Saturday from 4 – 10 pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington

Elijah’s

Since 1984, Elijah’s has been Wilmington, NC’s outdoor dining destination. We feature expansive indoor and outdoor waterfront dining, with panoramic views of riverfront sunsets. As a Casual American Grill and Oyster Bar, Elijah’s offers everything from fresh local seafood and shellfish to pastas, sandwiches, and Certified Angus Beef selections. We offer half-priced oysters from 4-6 every Wednesday & live music with our Sunday Brunch from 11-3. Whether you are just looking for a great meal & incredible scenery, or a large event space for hundreds of people, Elijah’s is the place to be.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:3010:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington Kids menu available

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 drinks 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. Enjoy two locatons: 3317 Masonboro Loop Rd., and 1900 Eastwood Rd. in Lumina Station.

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

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

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

K’s Cafe

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. 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, 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. A variety of choices will be on the menu such as 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 2 p.m. Saturday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. And Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Serving several pita options, as well as new lighter selections!

■ 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: 5pm Tue-Sun; seasonal hours, Memorial Day-Labor Day open 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: “Date Night” menu every Tues.; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course 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: Mon., Fri. & Sat. in summer from 5-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

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SHELL ISLAND RESTAURANT

We invite you to experience dining in Wrightsville Beach’s—Shell Island Restaurant located inside the Shell Island Resort. The breathtaking panoramic ocean views are complemented with menu items that will invigorate your appetite. Whether you are in search of breakfast, lunch or dinner, our specialized menus feature the freshest ingredients prepared and presented by our dedicated service staff. Here is a reason to visit everyday—Weekday drink specials are offered both at the inside lounge or the poolside bar. If a refreshing beverage is what you desire, the only question is: Inside or out? So try Shell Island Restaurant for fun in the sun and a view second to none. You can observe the true island scene and absorb the true island dining experience. 2700 N Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480. (910) 256-8696 ■ BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Waterfront Dining ■ MUSIC: Live music Friday & Saturday 7 – 10 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.shellisland.com

PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

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

Mon.-Fri.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 & Tuesday 11am-9pm; Weds, Thurs, Fri, & Sat 11am3am; (910).251.7799. 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach open Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. 4502 Fountain Drive, (910) 452-3952. Open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaySunday; South Howe St. in Southport, open Tuesday thru Fri. 11 until 3, Sat. 11 until 4 CLOSED SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS (910) 457-7017. Catering cart available all year from $350. Call Steve at (910) 520-5994.

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.trollystophotdogs.com

ASIAN BIG THAI II

From the minute you walk through the door to the wonderful selection of authentic Thai cuisine, Big Thai II of-

fers you a tranquil and charming atmosphere - perfect start to a memorable dinner. For the lunchtime crowd, the luncheon specials provide a great opportunity to get away. The menu is filled with carefully prepared dishes such as Pad Thai (Chicken, Beef, Pork or Tofu pan-fried rice noodles with eggs, peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, and chives in a sweet and savory sauce) and Masaman Curry (The mildest of all curries, this peanut base curry is creamy and delicious with potatoes, cashew nuts and creamy avocado). But you shouldn’t rush into a main entrée right away! You will be missing out on a deliciously appetizing Thai favorite, Nam Sod (Ground Pork blended with fresh chili, green onion, ginger and peanuts). And be sure to save room for a piece of their fabulous Coconut Cake! A trip to Big Thai II is an experience that you’ll never forget. If the fast and friendly service doesn’t keep you coming back, the great food will! 1319 Military Cutoff Rd.; 256-6588 ■ Serving Lunch: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. -.2:30 p.m.

■ Serving Dinner: Mon-Thur 5 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.; Friday 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. -.10 p.m.; Sunday 4 p.m. -.9:30 p.m.

■ Neighboorhood: Mayfaire ■ Featuring: Authentic Thai Cuisine ■ Website: www.bigthainc.com

BLUE ASIA

Blue Asia serves a wide range of Asian and Pacific Rim cuisines, in Chinese, Japanese and Thai, prepared by experienced chefs. By offering only the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables, chefs prepare classic sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, as well as hibachi tempura dishes, and favorites like Pad Thai or chicken and broccoli. A large selection of appetizers, such as dumplings and spring rolls, along with homemade soups and salads, make Blue Asia a fusion experience, sating all palates. Folks dine in an upscale ambiance, transporting them to far-away metropolises. We always serve a full menu, and we specialize in the original all-you-caneat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95). With specialty cocktails and full ABC permits, we welcome families, students, young professionals and seasoned diners alike. 341 S. College Rd., Ste 52.

910-799-0002.www.blueasiabistro.info ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Wed, 11am10pm; Thurs-Sat, 11am-10:30pm; Sun, noon-10pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: All-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi for lunch ($11.95) or dinner ($20.95).

■ WEBSITE: www.blueasia.info

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 early-bird 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.

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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

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER:

Tues.- Fri. 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 ■ WEBSITE: www.indochinewilmington.com

SUNNY SUSHI & LOUNGE

Delight in a delectable range of “gateway” sushi and contemporary takes on classic Japanese cuisine in a hip and simple setting. Our fusion sushi makes use of unique ingredients such as seared steak and blue crab, offering downtown Wilmington a fresh and modern taste. Offering over 85 different sushi rolls, many are titled in quintessential Carolina names, such as the Dawson’s Creek, the Hampstead Crunch, and the Queen Azalea. We focus on fresh, organic ingredients, and seek to satisfy guests with dietary restrictions—we have many vegetarian options, for instance. Our selections feature exotic ingredients such as eel and octopus, while we even offer rolls using sweet potatoes or asparagus. Dine with us and discover the tantalizing flavors you’ve been missing. 141 N. Front St.; (910) 833-7272 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm; Sat. 12pm-2pm.

Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 5 p.m.11 p.m.; Sun: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Sunny Maki Combo Specials: 3 sushi rolls for $11.95 daily.

THAI SPICE

French Quarter. The classic French style and the laidback American culture come together to offer us a unique place where joy can be inhaled at every breath.

The authentic Southern decorations in Bourbon St. were carefully selected at antique houses, garage sales and thrift shops found in the streets of the Big Easy.

It enables us to offer you the true experience of being in the heart of the French Quarter: Bourbon St. It’s the best place to enjoy with friends, with the rhythm of live music, the classic taste of typical Cajun food, and the best beers available in our market. 35 N. Front St.; (910) 762-4050.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Authentic Creole Cajun cuisine, live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday with no cover. Try our famous charbroiled oysters.

INDIAN TANDOORI BITES

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.

■ WEBSITE: www.tandooribites.net.

IRISH THE HARP

Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare! We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open at 5 a.m. every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for djBe Open Mic & Karaoke - Irish songs available!

- 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and half-price wine bottles all day Tuesdays; Harp University Trivia with Professor Steve Thursdays 7:30 p.m.; djBe karaoke and dancing 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturdays and live music Wednesday and Fridays - call ahead for schedule 910-7631607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub committed to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

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.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South Open at 6 a.m. every day for both American and ■ WEBSITE: www.ThaiSpiceWilmington.com Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends.

BOURBON ST ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown At Bourbon St., the food, style and atmosphere are South New Orleans-bred but Carolina-refined. It features the ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and unique decoration of a typical New Orleans bar, as it breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and seems to have been extracted from the heart of the big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer

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■ MUSIC Live music Wednesdays and Fridays call 910-763-1607 for schedule; djBe open mic and karaoke Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m, and djBe karaoke and dancing Saturdays 9 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

■ WEBSITE www.harpwilmington.com

ITALIAN AMORE PIZZA AND PASTA

We believe fresh ingredients and good conversation are what makes a meal. You will discover that pleasure and happiness does not stop with the food we prepare, but will spill over into the warm, casual atmosphere we provide. Every guest is a welcome part of our family from the moment they walk through the doors. Whether you are looking for a fresh salad from the garden, a hot sub from the oven, a dish of pasta, or a pizza straight from your own creation; you will find it here! From calzones, strombolis and meatballs, every dish is made fresh to order. Our homemade dough and sauce is made daily, as we strive for the best, using the highest quality ingredients. Complete your meal with our decadent desserts, such as the popular Vesuvius cake or our Chocolate Thunder cake. We serve cheesecake, cream puffs, and made-to-order cannolis and Zeppoli. We offer cozy outdoor seating, big-screen TVs—and ice cold beer served with a frosted glass, as well as wine. Please call for daily specials, such as homemade lasagna and brisket. 2535 Castle Hayne Rd.; (910) 762-1904.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Thurs: 11am to 9pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington near the airport ■ FEATURING:$4.99 lunch special: 2 slices and a drink, from 11 am-3pm; $4.99 10in. pizza after 3pm; $4.99 for 6 wings all day

A TASTE OF ITALY

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 Polly-O 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

EDDIE ROMANELLI’S

is a family-friendly, casual Italian American restaurant that’s been a favorite of Wilmington locals for over 16 years. Its diverse menu includes Italian favorites such as Mama Romanelli’s Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Rigatoni a la Vodka and, of course, made-from-scratch pizzas. Its American influences include tasty burgers, the U.S.A. Salad and a 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.

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■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South.

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

ELIZABETH’S PIZZA

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

Visit us 4304 ½ Market St or call 910-251-1005 for take out.

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

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

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub

Fat Tony’s has the right combination of Italian and American influences to mold it into a unique family-friendly restaurant with a “gastropub” feel. Boasting such menu items as Penne alla Vodka, Beef Lasagna, and mix-andmatch pasta dishes (including a gluten-free penne), Fat Tony’s is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add in homemade, hand-tossed, New York style pizzas, 8oz Angus burgers, and deliciously plump chicken wings, and you’ve got a game day in heaven. Proudly supporting the craft beer movement, they have an ever-changing selection of small-brewery beers included in their 25-tap lineup – 12 of which are from NC. They have over forty bottled beers, great wines, and an arsenal of expertly mixed cocktails that are sure to wet any whistle. Fat Tony’s has two pet-friendly patios – one looking out onto Front Street and one with a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River. With friendly, efficient service and a fun, inviting atmosphere, expect to have your expectations exceeded at Fat Tony’s. It’s all good.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm; Friday-Saturday 11 am-Midnight; Sunday Noon-10 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.fatpub.com ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials until 3pm and late night menu from 11pm until closing.

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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 (910-799-4300) or Pizzetta’s II, Leland, 1144 E. Cutler Crossing, St., Ste 105, in Brunswick Forest.

■ 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

SIENA TRATTORIA

Enjoy authentic Italian food in a beautiful, warm, casual setting. Whether dining indoors or in our courtyard, Siena is the perfect neighborhood trattoria for the entire family to enjoy. From our delicious brick oven pizza to elegantly prepared meat, seafood, and pasta specials, you will find a level of cuisine that will please the most demanding palate, prepared from the finest and freshest ingredients.

■ SERVING DINNER: at 4 p.m. Daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wilmington South. 3315 Masonboro Loop Road, 910-794-3002 ■ FEATURING: Family style dinners on Sundays ■ WEBSITE: www.sienawilmington.com

SLICE OF LIFE

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

Visit us downtown at 122 Market Street, (910) 2519444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and our newest location in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11:30 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

JAMAICAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE

Tucked in the corner of University Landing, a block from UNCW is the hidden gem of Wilmington’s international cuisine scene - Jamaica’s Comfort Zone. This family owned restaurant provides a relaxing blend of Caribbean delights – along with reggae music – served up with irrepressible smiles for miles. From traditional Jamaican breakfast to mouth-watering classic dishes such as curry goat, oxtail, jerk and curry chicken, to our specialty 4-course meals ($12.00) and $5.99 Student meal. Catering options are available.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Tuesday - Saturday 11:45am - 9:00pm and Sunday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Sunday. Monday - Closed ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown – University Landing 417 S. College Road, Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Weekly Specials updated daily on Facebook ■ WEBSITE: www.jamaicascomfortzone.net

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 look-

ing 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 Co-op 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-to-order 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.

■ BAKERY & CAFE: Mon. - Sun, 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

■ 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 ecofriendly 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; 910-392-6313; hieronymusseafood.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Fireside oyster bar.

■ WEBSITE: www.hieronymusseafood.net

OCEANIC

Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, 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.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com

Pilot house

The Pilot house Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South.

We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks. Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck.

Large parties welcome. Private event space available.

910-343-0200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am3pm. Kids menu ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster BaR

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is thrilled to now serve customers in its new location at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). It’s the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs. Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in a check out Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time! The origi-

nal Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd.; (910) 458-7380.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon-Sat 11am-2am; Sun noon-2am ■ NEIGHBORHOODS: Carolina Beach and Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials, join the mailing list online ■ WEBSITE: www.pleasureislandoysterbar.com

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.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Pig’s feet and chitterlings.

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, 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. (910) 791.9393.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11am-2am daily.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD pro-

jector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

FOX & HOUND SPORTS TAVERN

■ 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, pool, and did we mention sports?

Free downtown lunchtime delivery on weekdays; we can accommodate large parties. 763-4133.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & ■ LATE NIGHT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: 1/2 priced select appetizers Monday -

Thursday 4-7 p.m.

■ WEBSITE: www.hellskitchenbar.com

TAPAS The Olive Cafe and Wine Bar

An epicurean emporium devoted to taste, The Olive Cafe and Wine Bar features delicious one-of-a-kind winds and foods from around the world. Transport your senses through flavor by relaxing in our restaurant’s contemporary Parisian decor, and taste an upscale experience without the uptight attitude. We serve appetizers, small plates, and entree’s in a creative and comforting way, using artisanal products.

We offer over 75 boutique wines to choose from and 20+ craft beers, as well as food and wine classes to enhance your food experience. We have espresso, specialty cheeses, meats, chocolates and pastries for your at-home enjoyment of our products, as well.

Hours: Mon - Tue: 11am-6pm (lunch ‘til 3pm only); Wed - Thu: 11am-10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am-midnight; Sun: 11:am-3pm. 1125-E Military Cutoff Rd. (The Forum) (910) 679-4772 • www.olivecafenc.com ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Sunday Brunch 11am – 3pm ■ WEBSITE: www.http://olivecafenc.com

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

Fox and Hound is an English-style sports tavern that offers a warm, inviting ambiance and friendly, entertaining staff. Relax in the spacious bar area while watching your favorite team on one of 25 large, high-definition TVs. Or, choose to enjoy lunch or dinner in the mellow dining room or on the enclosed patio. Play pool on our premium tables (brand new felt!), challenge your buddy to a game of darts, or stop by before seeing a movie at the neighboring Mayfaire Cinema. Fox offers dishes for every palate and appetite—from hand-crafted Angus beef burgers to grilled salmon or sirloin. Finish the meal with our Great Cookie Blitz, a 6-inch chocolate chip cookie baked fresh to order and served warm with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. We offer 42 taps and over 100 craft beers, plus a wide array of liquor and wine to choose from—so Fox is sure to enliven any night out! Join us for guys’ night, girls’ night, or date night. We’re open daily and serve a full menu ‘til 2 a.m., so look to Fox and Hound for the best party in town! 920 Town Center Drive, (910) 509-0805.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & LATE NIGHT: 11am– 2am, daily ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: $6.99 lunch specials and free pool until 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. $2.50 drafts on Tuesdays with 42 options.

■ MUSIC: Trivia with Party Gras Entertainment DJ every Thursday at 9pm

sealevel gourmet

Having opened in early spring 2013, Sealevel Gourmet is the new baby of Chef Nikki Spears. Spears wanted a place to cook what she eats: well-executed, simple, snacky, and sandwichy, seasonally changing meals. From a nearly guilt-free American veggie cheeseburger, to fresh sushi, fish and shrimp “burgers,” falafel, fish tacos and avocado melt pitas, Spears caters to the needs of gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and lactose-intolerant diets, including cookies and seasonal pies. Sealevel invites diners to refresh their palates with wholesome, handmade food and drink. With a focus on NC seafood, Spears’ cuisine is drawn from all corners of the earth. Whether desiring Mediterranean, Mexican or Southern cuisine, every palate will be sated, especially with Sealevel’s “lunchbox” specials of the day, inspired by Japanese bento boxes. Beer, wine and sake served! Drop by daily for lunch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., or for dinner, Thurs. - Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays. 1015 S. Kerr Ave. 910-833-7196.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., daily; Thurs-Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Tuesdays ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, near UNCW ■ FEATURING: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, lactose-intolerant and seafood-friendly fare!

■ WEBSITE: www.sealevelcitygourmet.com

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A Winter Dip for Charity

ew Year’s Day has long been a holiday that ensures recovery time from too many bubbles the night before, while blowing noisemakers and watching the ball drop in Times Square. As well, it is typified by foods, like black-eyed peas and collard greens here in the South, merely eaten for the promise of good fortune in the coming year. However, for the 12th year in North Carolina, coastal dwellers look for a more adventurous way to start the new year. Often, they gather courage and reacquaint themselves with the Atlantic Ocean during winter’s cool temps as part of the Dolphin Dip. Taking place in Surf City, just near Topsail, the event offers 4,000 anticipated attendees a chance to splash into the year 2014 and for a good cause. The strip of beach near Roland Avenue that in warmer months gets coated with sun-bathing bodies and happy families on vacation will find itself once again alive with the jovial shouts of children.

“There is [a lot] for the kids to see during the annual Dolphin Dip,” event coordinator Brian Moxey enthuses. “Pirates, belly-dancers, acrobats, trapeze artists, cartoon char-

acters, princesses and musicians—it is an hour blast of fun!”

Spearheaded by Moxey, the Dolphin Dip helps support charities and local causes. The event found its footing a little over a decade ago, when Moxey rounded up about 20 neighbors to accompany him in his wintery splash. The event began at Topsail Beach as just an alternative to traditional New Year’s Day festivities. It wasn’t until the third year of the event that Moxey saw the potential to generate funds for a cause.

For his first philanthropic endeavor, he turned his gaze to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center and moved the event to Surf City, where it has remained since.

Over the years, the Dolphin Dip has consistently raised around $10,000 dollars. Aside from the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, it has benefitted Habitat for Humanity and, now, Hope for Warriors. It’s the second year in a row the Dolphin Dip has donated proceeds to the organization, which aims to assist the families of wounded soldiers. Throughout the years, Moxey found many who attended the swim were from Jacksonville. It seemed only fitting he incorporated the Jacksonville-based

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Hope for Warriors.

Funds are raised through the efforts of corporate sponsors, ranging from Caldwell Banker to Geico, from Bike Cycles to Herring’s Outdoor Sports and from QuarterMaster Restaurant and Tavern to Daddy Mac’s Beach Grille. Moxey found the generous businesses around the area more than willing to give back to their community.

Moxey also donates funds from merchandise sales, such as Dolphin Dip tshirts. This year’s shirt will boast the creative efforts of Topsail High School student Jackie Kern-Wies. Upon winning the yearly logo design competition, she received $200 from the Dolphin Dip Foundation.

Approximately 7,500 attended last year, and Moxey also instituted other events, like a 5K, in previous years. However, the 2014 event will simply involve the Dolphin Dip, which kicks off at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Entertainment galore will be on hand, possibly including musicians and some drummers hailing from Beaufort.

This year performers, dressed as Disney Princesses, will roam throughout the crowds, delighting the children at the family-friendly affair. Folks also will find Jamie Poletti returning with her hit acrobatic performance that wowed attendees in 2013.

Poletti’s elaborate set-up transforms the beach momentarily into a circus, as she braves the blustery beach winds during her act. Belly-dancers and a group dressed as pirates will add to the extravaganza.

The performances and entertainers will lead up to the costume contest, which occurs at 11:30 a.m.. Participants are reminded to keep their get-ups family and waterfriendly. Never falling short on intrigue, previous entries include everything from condiments, to the Grinch to Elmo. Last year, the recipient of the coveted award was a 6’ 10’’ man who came dressed as Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.” The official dip happens every year at noon. Moxey says it’s a perfect jumpingoff point for the new year—there’s some-

thing cleansing about it. “Often people don’t think they can possibly go in the cold water,” he articulates. “When they overcome that fear and accomplish something they didn’t think possible, all by noon on New Year’s Day, it makes other resolutions seem more obtainable.”

Those worried about the temperature need not fear. Moxey’s mind-over-matter remedy for the shivers will surely ease the cold natured. “I’m no meteorologist, but my forecast is always the same—80 degrees and sun shine [with a] water temp at 75,” Moxey quips. “We do have free coffee and hot chocolate provided by the Daily Grind.”

As Moxey looks toward the 12th annual dip, he beams with the excitement of having watched his creation grow and enrich the new year for so many. The familiar faces of generations of families and friends makes it all worth while. Though the fun and festivities he imparts on others definitely gives the benefactor’s tender heart a tingle, one of the main rewards Moxey receives is the chance to share the event with his own family. He and his daughter are no strangers to the cold ocean waters of winter. He assures that he and his daughter will be riding the waves even in the week leading up to the event.

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From Chaos to Tranquility:

Open Studio offers free meditation classes to the community Where on the rocks is a good thing!

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BREATHE, RELAX: Free meditation classes will help release anxiety, focus mental clarity and aid in numerous health benefits such as reduced blood pressure. Photo courtesy from Open Studio

The complementary classes began in September, with the size of the class varying from week to week, ranging from one person to a group of 12. The feedback has been positive from those who have tried it.

“We had a group from one of the local schools come in last week on a meditation field trip,” Slattery recalls. “It was a lot of fun.

Kids can be more stressed out than you’d imagine; they need to meditate, too!”

Their hope is to have more people within the community participate. More so, a clearing of the mind can only be better for citizens as a whole. “[It] leaves space for silence, stillness and peace,” Slattery states. “Even living here in Wilmington, with all of its natural beauty surrounding us, everyone gets stressed out at some point.”

When one reaches a deep level of relaxation through meditation, they have the potential to release anxiety, promote better memory and make clearer decisions. In addition, it has been recognized to stabilize heart

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astern philosophies make practice of meditation and yoga as a transcendent state of being—releasing the negative forces of movement and mind to embracing the positive effects of stillness and hope. Though more than an association to religion or belief systems, meditation also works as a form of healthful growth and well-being, counteracting the stresses and ailments of society. While not fully recognized in western medicine until the ‘60s and ‘70s, doctors researched meditating and its innumerable benefits.

They found it promotes increased immunity, emotional balance, low blood pressure and calmness. Open Studio is helping members of the community find their own tranquility by offering complementary meditation sessions every Tuesday and Sunday.

“Meditation in various forms has been around in recorded history for thousands of years,” Thomas Slattery, owner of Open Studio, says. “Research suggests that ancient societies of hunters and gatherers may have been the first to have used meditation and its many different states of consciousness while gazing into flames of large fires.”

Slattery taught dance prior to teaching yoga. Similar to his co-workers, he has been in the business of teaching yoga for 12 years years. He enjoys passing on his knowledge to students. Slattery always strives to find time to fit meditating into his daily schedule—to return to his natural state, which is one of happiness.

Students of Slattery’s class, too, will be able to learn basic principles and practices of meditation. They can attend as often as they like, as the class is guided by numerous instructors and lasts between 20 and 30 minutes.

“Each session varies,” Slattery notes.

“There are always breath and body awareness directives and some guided visualizations. There should be no expectations, as results vary.”

According to Slattery, getting comfortable is key. It’s also important to remember that every student is different. Some can get right into meditation in their first session, while it can take others a little bit longer.

“There is ambient sound in the space, along with the voice of the instructor,” Slattery informs. “We provide the building blocks for a solid practice.”

Once students learn how to meditate, they can build it into their daily lives.

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rates. Similar to other forms of exercise, it can assist one in a better night’s sleep, not to mention it can aid in the recovery of various forms of addiction.

“For those of us who wish to connect with the present moment [and] live in the ‘now,’ meditation brings us one step closer to the clarity to be able to do so,” Slattery elaborates. “The scientific evidence is out there; meditation works!”

One need only bring an open mind to the meditation class.

DETAILS: Meditation Classes Open Studio 1055 Military Cutoff Rd. Free Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

Sundays 3:30 p.m. www.openstudionc.com

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The Contract Killer: Chapter 23: Cordially Yours By: Gwenyfar Rohler

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o, Judith, I began this letter to you after making you executor of my will. As I said earlier, partly I wanted to unburden myself, but, honestly, I wanted to burden you. I knew that then; I know that now. I’m sorry. I hope I haven’t ruined the idea of your successful editorial career now that you know the back story behind some of the more popular features and cover stories in the paper. Together we had quite a fruitful partnership. Honestly, it was the most successful partnership and probably closest friendship I had in this disgusting life.

I wish I were a better friend to you, but I have realized that, against all my intentions, I am the villain in my own story. No one wants to be that. It’s the first rule of writing: Every character sees themselves as the hero—possibly wronged by others and the world but not wrong themselves. It would take a tremendous miracle or some sort of astounding clichéd dramatic license for me to turn out to be the hero still—like finding out at the end it’s merely all a bad dream.

Though it has felt like a nightmare, you and I know, it would take a much more powerful philosopher that Confucius to wake up from this moth’s dream.

Gina died in February and it is now midJuly. My birthday is coming up, another anniversary of a wasted and destructive life.

I want to say this to you, and I want you to believe me: I want you and Frank to be happy together. I know both of you know I have been in love with him for years. If I could live with the monster I am, I happily would have been both of your friends and offered the first toast at your wedding.

I know I couldn’t have a life with him; it would have taken second place over your life together. Please, be good to him. You both deserve happiness.

Again, if you are holding this letter then I am hopefully dead and not in police custody. I intend to kill myself shortly after I place this in the safety deposit box—that is not written for dramatic effect, it is a simple statement. If nothing else, the litany you hold in your hands should explain I have just cause—if not more than just cause—to rid this life. How many people do you know who could have survived a lifetime of bringing about the deaths of others? Like clockwork, one death comes a year, every year, for as long as I can re-

member. It takes a toll, mentally, emotionally and physically. I have read interviews with other contract killers who talk about shooting a victim and then going home to have dinner with their families, completely unaffected. I can’t imagine that, which is not to say I haven’t had victims I was pleased died. Having read this letter, you must understand there are some people I do not mourn. Maybe that’s because I had to knowingly befriend each of my victims, and simply waited for their death—never actually pulled a trigger. It wasn’t a powerful or sadistic experience; it was agonizing and at

course of action: On my birthday, July 26th, I will take myself to a very wonderful and expensive dinner at Caprice Bistro. Can you imagine a more perfect setting for a last meal—with the cute little café tables and chairs packed together, next to the classic red-and-white checkered café curtains; it is like they transported a piece of France to our tiny corner of the world? Chef and Patricia know I have made a reservation for my birthday; I asked Chef to make something special that he enjoys preparing but doesn’t get to very often. I can’t wait to see what he comes

“When you eliminate all thoughts about life and death, you will be able to totally disregard your earthly life. This will also enable you to concentrate your attention on eradicating the enemy with unwavering determination, meanwhile reinforcing your excellence in flight skills.”

— From “The Kamikaze Pilots’ Manual” times revolting and deceitful.

I have become quite the student of death, and I have spent a long time thinking about and planning it. The beach has a certain allure; I think drowning in the ocean could be very restful. Hanging has never appealed to me, not to mention I don’t really have anywhere in my apartment that would provide enough of a drop. I suppose I could do it somewhere else, but then people are disposed to think it’s a statement about them. Like if you hang yourself at someone else’s house, it causes quite a mess, legally and emotionally.

Though suicide is frequently about revenge, anger and hurting those left behind, I don’t actually leave anyone behind, except maybe you. And Frank. Please, tell Frank I loved him to the end. But, please, don’t tell him what is in this letter. I couldn’t bear for him to know.

Guns have always scared me. I might be the only contract killer in the world who has never handled a gun—at least in this century, now that guns are so prevalent. I guess 500 years ago there were hired killers who had never held a gun, but that seems doubtful in this day and age. I grew up in a house without guns and have never actually held one as an adult. So, the idea of acquiring one to kill myself seems messy. What if I load it wrong? Aim wrong? Hold it wrong?

What if?

No, too many unknowns for me.

Instead, I decide upon the following

up with. My guess is that it will either be very elaborate or else incredibly simple, French country food. Either way, I know it will be made with the utmost care and love.

It will be consumed with an equal amount of consideration, as well as a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne. Mereille Guiliano would be so pleased.

Judith, I want you to believe this: I will enjoy every sip of champagne, even those that are gulps to help me swallow the pills.

I have a small hoard of opiates I have carefully collected over the last couple of years, and several aspirin will help to thin out my blood. I also have wanted to try their Grand Marnier Sampler as dessert, so why not?

From there, I will proceed to Level Five, the roof-top bar that was the site of my first paid excursion when I took Tom to see “Hair” for New Year’s Eve. I remember how nervous I was that night. I kept considering the possibility of throwing him off the roof to have the whole thing over; I realize now it was I, not him, that should have been thrown from the roof.

I hope you understand from this that it is not a cry for help or pity. This is an explanation; I don’t think anyone will notice or much care when I am gone, but it would be nice for someone to know that I want this more than anything else. As humans we long for immortality: fame, lasting change to the world through the arts or sciences. So many of my victims have wrestled with this thirst. But I ... I just want relief now more than anything. More than fame or even certainty, I just want relief. I want to close my eyes and not see faces looming in front of me. I want to sleep without dreaming of people who are dead. I want quiet.

I wish I could say all my victims had passed with such certainty, calmness and, honestly, joy, but I know that is not the case.

Judith, I never did write a book, movie or do most of the things I wanted. The curse and events surrounding it made me feel far too crowded emotionally and mentally to focus on much beyond the next assigned deadline. I have been thinking: You should really do something with this story; it is as much yours as mine.

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to-docalendar holiday events ISLAND OF LIGHTS NEW YEAR’S EVE The New Year’s Celebration will be held on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st near the Gazebo at the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. Don’t miss the giant lighted beach ball being dropped at midnight followed by a spectacular fireworks demonstration. This free family-friendly event will feature a DJ and dancing with refreshments and party favors available for purchase. In an Island of Lights tradition, there will be a raffle, with the winner taking home the original artwork for the Island of Lights 2013 official Christmas card and ornament.

Bring the family to Carolina Beach at 9 pm to join the festivities. www.islandoflights.org SAVE THE NIGHT The second annual “Save the Night”, a New Year’s Eve masqueradeball on 12/31 at The Upper Room, located at 412 Ann St., downtown Wilmington.

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Black-tie event will feature live music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, as well as a photo and video booth and silent auction. All proceeds from the event benefit The Centre of Redemption, a Wilmington-based nonprofit organization that operates a safe house for domestic minor survivors of sex trafficking who are pregnant or have children.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.savethenight.org.

12/31: New Year’s Eve Cruise aboard the Henrietta III. New Year’s cruise down the Cape Fear River boards at 8pm; cruises 9:30pm-12:30am; party until 1:30am.Heavy hors d’oeuvre buffet, entertainment, party favors, champagne toast, tax/gratuity are included in the ticket price. Admission charge.

Prepaid reservations required. Board at the foot of Dock and Water streets in Downtown Wilmington.

910-343-1611; 800-676-0162; www.cfrboats.com

NEW YEAR’S NOON COUNTDOWN 12/31, 1/1: New Year’s Noon Countdown at the Children’s Museum. 11am-1pm. Celebration begins at 11:00am with crafts (streamers, noisemakers), singing and dancing. Kids and their families count down the New Year at 12:00pm (Noon) with streamers, noise makers, a confetti toss and juice toast! Museum admission required. Children’s Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange Street, Wilmington. 910-254-3534; www.playwilmington.org.

NEW YEAR’S EVE ON ROYAL WINNER 12/31: New Year’s Eve Party Cruise aboard the Royal Winner Princess II. Boards at 10Pm; returns 12:30am. Cruise to watch the midnight fireworks with desserts, party favors, dancing, fireworks, and champagne toast. Cash bar. Departs from Carolina Beach Marina, Carolina Beach. Admission charge.

Reservations required. 910-458-5356; www.winnerboats.com/Happy_New_Year.html.

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Stage Productions presents “Cabaret,” a Broadway musical gala at historic Thalian Hall. Enjoy the performance, dinner, open bar, party favors, and a midnight toast. $125. Thalian Hall, Wilmington.

910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820; www.thalianhall. org.

UNE SOIREE CABARET 12/31: Unw Soiree Cabaret. Two seatings: 6pm & 9:30pm. Tickets include show, meal, party favors, and champagne toast at Wilmington’s newest dinner theatre. Advance reservations. $80/$150 a couple; tickets required. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St., Wilmington. 910-399-3669; www.theatrewilmington.com LE CATALAN NEW YEAR’S EVE 12/31, 5:30pm: Midnight in Paris—a New Years Eve Celebration! 3 course menu & a glass of bubbly plus cotillions. 224 S Water St. (910) 815-0200. www.lecatalan.com RED BUS GATSBY NEW YEAR’S EVE Red Bus New Year’s Eve Party Tour on double decker bus, Great Gatsby’s style (dress optional). Tues., 12/31, 7pm-2am. Registration at 6:45pm. Tour begins: Dirty Martini 6:45pm-7:30pm (Bus leaves promptly at 7:45pm). First Stop: Henry&#39;s Restaurant 8:15pm-9:15pm ($5 apps, $2.50 beer specials). 2nd Stop: PERKEO wine bistro (downtown) 9:45pm-11:00pm (music, dancing, tapas). Final Stop: Dirty Martini 11:30pm2:00am (Complimentary Champagne Toast, DJ).

Ages 21 & up only. A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Willie Stargell Foundation. www. wilmingtonredbus.com

events DOLPHIN DIP 1/1, Roland Ave. Beach Access, Surf City, NC: Join thousands in Surf City to watch or take part in the “Dip” into the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean for the bravest at heart to start the New Year. Wear your craziest costume or your tiniest bikini to compete for fabulous prizes. But you got to Dip to win! www.dolphindip.net DOWNTON ABBEY CELEBRATION 1/5, 2pm: Celebrate the premiere of Downton Abbey’s fourth season with a light English tea buffet, and hear Dr. Paul Townend, UNCW History Department Chair, discuss upcoming events on the show in the context of post-World War I Britain. This free program is the first in the Friends of NHC Library Spring Speaker Series. No registration required.

NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. THE BIG READ 1/6, 6:30pm, Myrtle Grove Library • 1/7, 6pm.

Northeast Regional Library • 1/22, 11am, UNCW Randall Library. • Through 12/17, Veteran’s Holiday Card Project, Battleship NC. • Mail Call Exhibit, 12/9-1/20, Cape Fear Museum, w/opening 11/9, 9am. • “The Things They Carried” Student Veterans exhibit, 11/11-1/24, Cape Fear Community College Library. • “The Things We Carried” Veterans Exhibit 11/11-2/20, w/opening reception 11/11, 11:15am, UNCW Randall Library • Remembrances of Wars Past, 11/12, 6:30pm, Northeast Regional Library • Panel Discussion: Traveling Through Open and Closed Doors: Ameri-

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cans’ Perspectives on Living Abroad, 11/13, 6pm, UNCW Randall Library • Lecture by Kevin Maurer, 11/14, 6:30pm. Northeast Regional Library • Film Screening: Broken Brotherhood, 11/14, 7pm.

UNCW Lumina Theater • Adult Night Out: Artifacts of War, 11/16, 7:30pm, Cape Fear Museum • World War II USO Dance and USO Show, 11/22 , 6:30pm, Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center • 12/7, 8am-5pm: Battleship Alive, Mail Call Reenactment, 2pm. Battleship NC • Learning Center: V-mail to Vlogs, 12/7, 14, 21, 28 1-4pm, Cape Fear Museum • 1/13, 7pm: WHQR & StarNews Present Prologue, WHQR. 254 N. Front St. • Welcome Reception for Tim O’Brien, 1/14, 6pm, Northeast Regional Library • 1/15, noon: Tim O’Brien on Midday Interview , WHQR 91.3 • 1/15, 7pm: Tim O’Brien Keynote Presentation & Book Signing, UNCW Kenan Auditorium • 1/29, 4pm, film screening: Vietnam Nurses, UNCW Randall Library • 2/8-9: 9th Annual Battle of Forks Road Commemoration, Cameron Art Museum. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. www.thebigreadwilmington.com.

CIVIL WAR HISTORY WEEKEND 1/17-19: Wrightsville Beach Museum of History presents a weekend of hands-on activities dedicated to the 149th anniversary of this massive Union blockade, the final Battle of Fort Fisher, blockade running by the Confederacy, and the last defense for the port city of Wilmington. Dinner lectures by leading historians, a guided tour of Fort Fisher (with box lunch), behind-the-scenes tour viewing artifacts preserved by Fort Fisher’s underwater archaeology lab team, historical information about the highest concentration of blockade runner shipwrecks in the world (at the mouth of the Cape Fear River),

and a walking beach tour of nearby blockade runner shipwreck sites. Lectures and presentations will be held at Blockade Runner Beach Resort, named in recognition of over 80 sunken blockade runners in the region. Blockade Runner will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014. Proceeds benefit the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. Madeline Flagler, 910-256-2569, info@wbmuseum.com. Jenny Yarborough, 910-256-2251, jenny.yarborough@ blockade-runner.com COURTYARD AND COBBLESTONES 1/18, 4pm: Courtyards & Cobblestones, designed to showcase historic wedding venues and wedding professionals on a downtown Wilmington self-guided tour. We aim to provide an inspirational and transitional atmosphere for Brides to tour and plan their wedding day. Ceremony sites in our city’s oldest landmarks., Wilmington’s top wedding professionals, music from local artists, samples of scrumptious appetizers, lite bites and tasty treats! Jewelry giveaways fromReeds’ Jewelers. $18 adv or $25 day of. The Atrium, 15 S. 2nd St. Check in will be from 3:30-6pm.

BAC WEDDING OPEN HOUSE 1/19, 11am-2pm, brides-to-be will be welcome at Brooklyn Arts Center ‘s Wedding Open House.

Complimentary mimosas while touring the iconic, 125-year-old church, the lovely church manse, and the largest private courtyard in the City of Wilmington. Romance, elegance, and history. Ceremonies and receptions for 50 to 250. Located in Brooklyn Arts District, North 4th and Campbell streets (516 North 4th Street), three minutes from downtown.

Free street parking. www.brooklynartsnc.com CHINESE NEW YEAR 1/31, 3:30pm: Celebrate Chinese New Year and

the beginning of the year of the Horse at Northeast Library. Librarians will share stories and crafts for ages 5 to 10. Free; space is limited. Register: www.nhclibrary.org.

charity/fund-raisers FOOD BANK OF NC 12/28, 1/4/2014: Books A Million, BAM, New Hanover Center, 3737 Oleander Dr. Come out to Books A Million (BAM) on Saturday Noon-4pm.

Volunteers will be there to answer your questions about the Food Bank of CENC programs in your community. Mention the Food Bank as you check out! 10% of All Purchases go directly to benefit the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC at Wilmington, working to feed 70,000 individuals affected by hunger in the Cape Fear Region. For every $1 donated=5 meals go to neighbors in need. • Benefit concert, 11/23, 10am-2pm, 1709-4 Queen Anne St. , Sunset Beach, NC, feat. C.C. Martin.

JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (near Randall) on 514 S. College Road will be hosting an American Red Cross Community Blood Drive on Monday 12/30,10am-2pm. 910254-GIVE (4483). www.redcrossblood.org AARP TAX-AIDE Looking for a volunteer opportunity that is mentally challenging and fulfilling? AARP Tax-Aide and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) seeks volunteers to prepare and electronically file federal and NC tax returns for low- and moderateincome taxpayers, with special attention to those over 60 and older. Adult volunteers of all ages are welcome, and AARP membership is not a require-

ment. Actual preparation of returns begins 2/3 and continues to 4/15. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least four hours per week; most commit to two-four hour days per week.Valerie Smith at (910) 798-6400 at the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Road.

LINC FUND-RAISER 1/31: Fund-raising gala to honor the legacy of Frankie Roberts for his dedication and leadership with LINC, a 501(c)3 which provides transitional living and case management services to men and women returning from prison. LINC also provides culturally specific youth development services for African American young men ages 16-24 in the Wilmington community. Tickets, sponsorships: 910-762- 4635. www.lincnc.org AMERICAN RED CROSS HEART BALL The American Heart Association’s, Cape Fear Heart Ball will be held SaT., 2/8, at the Wilmington Convention Center, 6pm-midnight. A premier black-tie event, celebrating the generosity of individuals from our community who have contributed to the success of our year-round campaign.Hopes to succeed the $150,000 raised in 2013 and 450 participants. WECT’s Frances Weller, M.C., dancing to the music of JackJack 180 following a gourmet dinner and luxurious items of the silent auction. Cocktail reception and hundreds of unique live-auction items. Ashley Miller: American Heart Association at (910) 538-9270 or Ashley.miller@ heart.org. www.heart.org/wilmingtonncheartball CF LITERACY GALA Cape Fear Literacy Council’s party of the year, 2014 “Around the World in 80 Days” gala, Sat., 3/1, 6:30pm. Wilmington Convention Center.

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Heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar; auction preview.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES One in five women in the United States has been raped or experienced an attempted rape in their lifetime. This leaves virtually no one untouched.

They are our mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces and friends. 4/5, 8am, men, women and children will put on their high heel shoes and take to the streets of downtown Wilmington to protest sexual and gender violence in our community and show their solidarity with survivors. Next year marks the 6th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Men’s March Against Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence in downtown Wilmington, an event that benefits the Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. Rape Prevention Education Program. Reg. w/Stacey Kaiser at (910)392-6936, or at skaiser@coastalhorizons.org.

POLE-VAULTING OVER SKYSCRAPERS 1/16-19. 24-26, 8pm; Sun., 3pm. Pole Vaulting Over Skyscrapers, written by John Grudzien and directed by Steve Vernon. Five new plays, each 20 minutes, ranging from comedy to drama written, at Cape Fear Playhouse. The plays will feature an ensemble cast directed by Steve Vernon.

Feat. “Under London” (WWII drama), “Buy, Sell, Hold” (contemporary comedy), “In The Rain” (contemporary drama), “Waiter!” (contemporary comedy) and “The Gay Garden Club” (contemporary comedy). Tickets through Big Dawg’s Box Office at 910-367-5237 or on-line through ETIX. $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. www.bigdawgproductions.org CORIOLANUS Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus,” 1/30, 2-5pm, $20 nonmembers or $18 for members of OLLI. rEG. BY 1/29. When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too.

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12/29: SACRED HARP SINGERS Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers will perform from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the 29th at the Cameron Art Museum. The singers take on a cappella socialsinging which dates back to Colonial America. They sing from an 1844 reprinted songbook, with loud, vigorous moving melodies. While the show is free of charge, donations are appreciated. Beginner singers are welcome to follow along! Cameron Art Museum, corner of 17th St and Independence Blvd.

Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. http://uncw.edu/olli/

comedy COMEDY SOUL TRAIN 12/27, 2-7pm: Comedy show and Soul Train, ‘70s party fund-raiser, feat. comedians Nick Lewis, Simpli Net and Tre G. Opening act, too. Tickets: The Gourmet Mkt, 27 N Front St., Totally Xtravagant, 3115 Wrightsville Ave, Ste 1, Johnson’s Grocery, 10th and Dawson St., 7pm-midnight, $20/adv. $25/door.

Scottish Rite Temple, 1415 S. 17th. St. JOKES ‘N’ SMOKE Every first Mon. of month will feature a stand-up comedy showcase w/Brian Granger, performances

by Reid Clark, Colton Demonte and many more of Nutt Street Comedy Club’s finest. 3021 Market St. Arabian Nights Hookah Bar. 9pm; $4.

DEAD CROW COMEDY Wed. Nutt House Improv, 9pm ($2), Reel Cafe.

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music JAZZ AT CAM A concert series by the Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Jazz Society, 6:30-8pm, first Thurs. ea. mo. Cameron Art Museum, Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall. Indv. tickets: Members, $8; non, $12; students, $5 w/ID. Musicians performing a range of jazz genres for your listening pleasure. • 1/9 Gregg Gelb Jazzet’s New Orleans, swing and be-bop.

ILM SACRED HARP SINGERS Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers, 2-4pm: 12/29.

Songbooks provided, beginners welcome! Free and open to the public, donations appreciated. Wilmington Sacred Harp Singers presents a traditional, dynamic form of a cappella social-singing, dating back to Colonial America, using a modern reprint of an 1844 songbook called The Sacred Harp. The music is loud, vigorous and intense. It is meant to be sung, not just observed. No previous experience is necessary. fasola.org. Held in collaboration with WHQR. Weyerhaeuser Reception Hall, CAM. www.cameronartmuseum.com. Corner of 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Auditions held 1/13, UNCW Cultural Arts Building. Appt. times assigned upon application: www. wilmingtonsymphony.org or 910-791-9262. Need local instrumentalists; WSO includes UNCW music faculty and students who rehearse and present orchestral repertoire drawn from the 18th-21st centuries, led by Dr. Stephen Errante, UNCW Department of Music faculty. WSO musicians also provide music for special occasions such as weddings and receptions, either in small groups or as soloists. • 2/8, 8pm: “A Change is Gonna Come.”

Marva Robinson, director Student Concerto Competition Winners, explore the landmark 1964 Civil Rights bill through the music and songs of the era with readings from Dr. Martin Luther King’s work.

Joining the Wilmington Symphony for this 50th Anniversary musical celebration is the Williston Alumni Community Choir. Also spotlighted will be the winners of the 37th Annual Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition. 962-3500 or www. wilmingtonsymphony.org/tickets.html GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK The Blockade Runner and Thalian Association present The Great American Songbook, 1/19, at the Blockade Runner Resort, Wrightsville Beach. $35 for dinner ; $25 cover charge to benefit Thalian Association. Reservations: 910-256-2251 WINTER HOOTENANNY 1/20: John Golden and Friends sing your favorite country, folk, and 50’s rock hits at the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society’s annual Winter Hootenanny. A great night of good music will pick you up from the winter blues. Tickets are $20, $5 with college ID. All proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society. Concert at UNCW-Kenan Auditorium. Doors at7pm.

WILMINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY The Wilmington Choral Society: Open rehearsal on 1/21 and 28, 7pm. Rehearsals are in preparation for our spring concert, Viva Vivaldi, to be held 5/18. No audition necessary, just a love of singing.

Rehearsals are held at the Cape Fear Christian Church, 811 N College Rd. 910-686-4148.

WILMINGTON SYMPHONY YOUTH 1/16: WSO Youth auditions; appointment times are assigned upon application at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or 910-791-9262. Performs four concerts per year, creating opportunities for more than 100 young musicians to perform on stage:

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3/16, 4pm: Spring Matinee. Introduce the kids to the joy and excitement of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings, conducted

by Steven Errante and Jane Tierney. • 4/27, 4pm: Free Family Concert. Introduce the kids to the joy and excitement of the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings, conducted by Steven Errante and Jane Tierney. Tickets are $5 for adults, free for youth under 17, and are available one hour prior to concert. www.wilmingtonsymphony.org/youthconcerts.html EMMYLOU HARRIS Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium Sat., 2/1. The performance is part of the office’s celebrated Masters Series, which features artists and works of cultural and historic significance. Tickets on sale: $55 (reserved seating). 910-962-3500 (Mon-Fri, noon-6pm). www. uncw.edu/arts.

WILMINGTON CONCERT ASSOCIATION Emanuel Ax Sun., 2/2, 8pm, Kenan Auditorium.

Artist in Residence with the New York Philharmonic for the 2012/13 season, Grammy winner for the second and third volumes of his cycle of Haydn’s piano sonatas, and puts focus on music of 20thcentury composers, premiering works by John Adams, Christopher Rouse, Krzysztof Penderecki, Bright Sheng, and Melinda Wagner. $18-$38. 910962-3500 or www.wilmingtonconcert.com.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Music instruction at Modern Music with Lucian Rowland, who has 20 years experience as a professional recording and performing musician. Private lessons available for guitar, mandolin, banjo, and bass. (910) 508-1111 or rockinrowland@hotmail.com.

dance IRISH STEP DANCE Traditional Irish Step Dancing Beginners to Championship level ages 5-adult! Mondays nights. The studio is located at 1211 South 44th St. www. walshkelleyschool.com.

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

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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.

art FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT “Fourth Friday Gallery Night” is now coordinated

by The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County, feat. 16 local art galleries and stu-

dios that will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture, from 6-9pm, every fourth Friday of the month through 2013. Dates: 12/27. Rhonda Bellamy at 910-3430998, 221 N. Front St. Suite 101. www.artscouncilofwilmington.org INTERCONNECTIONS WHQR 91.3fm Public Radio announces the MC Erny Gallery at WHQR will open a new show on 12/27, “Interconnections: Mixed Media Artwork”

by Diane Hause and Shannon Bourne. Opening reception 12/27, 6-9pm. Ea. artist moves fluidly between techniques such as etching, painting, printmaking and collage. On display until 2/8. Portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR. KEVIN CHARLES HOOVER Silver Coast Winery in Ocean Isle Beach, NC, will feature Photographer Kevin Charles Hoover in their art gallery. Born in North Carolina, Kevin hustled his way through the NC State’s undergrad program before moving back and froth from east to west coast. Winery tours and tastings available January and February, Wed.-Sun., noon-5pm, Fri. ‘til 6pm, Mar.-Dec., Mon-Sat., 11am-6pm; Fri, ‘til 7pm, and Sun., noon-5pm. www.silvercoastwinery.com or 910-287-2800.

KEVIN EUGENE DUNN Caprice Bistro presents selected works by local artist Kevin Eugene Dunn, feat. still life, figurative, landscape and abstract works. 10 Market St. (910) 815-0810 SUN GALLERY AND GIFTS Featuring new coastal-inspired paintings by Clair Hartmann and photographs by Guy Pushée. Also featuring art and stuff by Jody Belo, Jillian Boivin, Claudia Bustamonte, Chucklefish, Linda Hartman, Melissa Manley & Sara Westermark. Music by

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S.A.L.T. STUDIO A full service photographic studio, 805 N. 4th St., at Brunswick Street, inside the Modern Baking Building, in the heart of the Brooklyn Arts District.

The Gallery at SALT Studio will feature photography by the SALT team: Horace Long and Kelly Starbuck. 910-367-5720. studio@saltstudionc. com.

ACME ART STUDIO A thriving consortium of sculptors, painters, photographers, fashion designers and jewelry makers, installation artists, and furniture and film makers.

December features the talents, whims and explorations of Acme artists and friends. 711 N. 5th Ave. wwwacme-art-studios.com A FRAME OF MIND GALLERY A Frame of Mind Gallery is honored to show some of the many works of local artist,author and world traveler David D. Hume, delightful original watercolors by Eunice Andrews and Karen Q. Hunsberger’s handcrafted baskets thru Dec. Mon.-Fri., 10am-6pm; and Sat., 10am-3pm. 1903 Princess St. 910-251-8854. Located in historic 100 yr. old house in Carolina Heights Garden tours often given, specializing in unique citrus. Wilmingtonart@ aol.com.

COASTAL CAROINA CAMERA CLUB Photography of The Coastal Carolina Camera Club will be on display at Silver Coast Winery. Member’s photographs open 1/3 and run through the end of January. Opening reception: 1/3, 4-6pm.

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Gallery director Don Baker has brought these two artists together because their art seems to speak the same language, if with a different dialect. 8: A Fine Art Gallery is on the way to Oak Island, at Live Oak Village Plaza, 4961 Long Beach Road SE, Suite 8 BIENNIAL FACULTY EXHIBITION Biennial Faculty Exhibition will be on view in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Arts Building from 1/162/21. Exhibition features current work by UNCW studio art faculty members Donald Furst, Ned Irvine, Courtney Johnson, Eric Lawing, Anne Lindberg, Casey Scharling, Vicky Smith, Andi Steele, Pam Toll and Aaron Wilcox. An opening reception will be held from 5:30-7pm, 1/16. Free and open to the public. Located on the ground floor of the Cultural Arts Building, near the building’s main entrance on the corner of Randall Parkway and Reynolds Drive on the UNCW campus.

I HAVE A NAME Wilma Daniels Gallery, 1/22-2/7, Not4$ale: The Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative at Cape Fear Community College . Artists needed to submit visual and performance artwork in any media or style, to be displayed at the “I Have a Name” gallery. This gallery exhibit is inspired by community interest in exposing human trafficking and its root causes, and in preventing trafficking from continuing, through education and community engagement. Visual Art: load-in 1/21/14, displayed 1/222/7/14; Community Event and Performance Art showing: 1/24/14. Kate Santhuff: 910-362-7594 kjsanthuff495@mail.cfcc.edu MUSIC, METAL AND DANCE Wilmington native Doug Walker mixes his love of photography, music and dance into his own explosive award winning style of mixed media, “Music, Metal and Dance!” View his work during December and January at Luna Caffe and Gallery, located in Wilmington’s Arts and Antique district, 604 Cas-

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Exhibits: Through 1/19/04—Letters, news, and packages from home unite families, boost morale, and in wartime, elevate the ordinary to the extraordinary. The traveling version of the National Postal Museum’s permanent exhibition, Mail Call explores the history of America’s military postal system, and examines how even in today’s era of instant communication, troops overseas continue to treasure mail delivered from home—from the American Revolution to current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Active duty military and their families will be admitted free of charge, with valid ID. • Through 3/2014: Imagine and discover a world you can’t see! Nano is a mini, interactive exhibition that engages family audiences in nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Hands-on interactives present the basics of nanoscience and engineering, introduce some real-world applications, and explore the societal and ethical implications of this new technology. Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Day. $4-$7. Free for museum members and children under 3. New Hanover County residents’ free day is the first Sun. ea. month. 814 Market Street , historic downtown Wilmington. www.capefearmuseum.com.

MOORE’S BATTLEFIELD Moores Creek National Battlefield: Loyalists were unaware of what they would encounter as they charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776. Just beyond the bridge nearly 1,000 North Carolina patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This dramatic victory ended British rule

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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.

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in summer, 11am-5pm (Sat. till 6 pm); winter schedule, Wed-Sun. 20 Orange St, across from the Historic Downtown Riverwalk, intersecting Front and Water Street. (910) 762-1669. www.capefearserpentarium.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. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and afterhours meetings or mixers. Story Time on 1st/3rd Mondays at 10:30am, only $4 per family and access to entire museum. Admission only $8.50 adult, $7.50 senior/military, $4.50 child age 2-12, and free under age 2. North end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634, www.wrrm.org.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business 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, itf ocuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12. 126 S. Third St. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM World’s most fascinating and dangerous reptiles in beautiful natural habitats, feat. a 12-foot saltwater crocodile, “Bubble Boy.” and “Sheena”, a 23ft long Reticulated Python that can swallow a human being whole! Giant Anaconda weighs 300 lbs, w/15 ft long King Cobras hood up and amaze you. See the Black Mamba, Spitting Cobras, Inland Taipans, Gaboon Vipers, Puff Adders, and more! Over 100 species, some so rare they are not exhibited anywhere else. One of the most famous reptile collections on earth. Open everyday

CAMERON ART MUSEUM Exhibits: Art Among Friends: Four Collections of American Art features paintings and drawings from four private collections in North Carolina showing the evolution during 1880s-1940s of painting in America. • Diane Landry: The Cadence of All Things. Landry (Canadian, b. 1958) is one of Canada’s foremost installation artists, whose work employs everyday objects, sound, light and shadow in her evocative constructions. • Pancoe Art Education Center (ongoing) Seagrove and Contemporary Pottery in the exhibition cases, incl. the works of resident artist Hiroshi Sueyoshi, Ben Owen III and Jugtown Pottery among other works. • CAM Public Tours, Thurs., 7:30pm, w/admission. Explore what’s new and on view. Open late on Thurs. until 9pm • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd.

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

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Mon, Little Sprouts Storytime, 10am, and Go Green Engineer Team, 3:30pm • Tues., 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 • 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. • Winter Semester 2014, 1/6-3/15. Teaches languages to ages 6 mo - 9 yrs, using the Thibaut (pronounced tee-BO) technique, primarily immersion with fun games and songs! French for Tots and Spanish for Tots classes (ages 6 mo. - 3 yrs.) are 45 min. long and require a parent to stay with the child. All other classes last for one hour and are drop off/separation classes. Classes are structured into 10-week sessions, meeting once a week. www.playwilmington.org. 116 Orange St. 910-254-3534

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WALK IN THE WOODS A Walk in the Woods : A Guided Trail Tour through the Abbey Nature Preserve at Poplar Grove. The Abbey Nature Preserve is a 62-acre tract of land located next to Poplar Grove Plantation. Home to both common and unique species of plants and animals that thrive in the varied environments, the Preserve includes wetlands, established hardwood groves, a pine thicket and pond, all accessed by approximately 2 miles of trails. Take a wagon ride into the woods to the Mill Pond, which originally operated as a grist mill for Poplar Grove Plantation. Guide will talk about different land and aquatic habitats, layers of forest, and the animals that make the Preserve their home. 50 minute walk: $3/student, $5/ adult; 2 hour walk: $5/student and $8/adult. Two complimentary adult tickets issued/class. Groups of 15 or more recommended to have at least two adults with them. Poplar Grove: 10200 US Hwy 17.

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YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS LESSONS Once a week classes for youth and adults on Mon/ Wed, including the addition of Wed morning classes for adults! Tennis lessons are open for registration for youth and adults at Wrightsville Beach Park.

Tennis pro Jackie Jenkins, an LTA registered coach since 1977, instructs these classes that meet Mondays and Wednesdays. Coach Jenkins has turned a vast number of participants into tennis players through her lessons and clinics given at Wrightsville Beach Park! Pre-registration is required. 256-7925. www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com

1/7: The Cape Fear Fencing Association offers a new style of beginners’ fencing classes at 6:30 p.m. It will be taught by Greg Spahr on Tuesday and Thursday for only $35 a month, with annual $5 USA Fencing fee required to cover insurance. Folks will learn the basics and history of fencing, as well as rules per refereeing and techniques. Students meet at the Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets, with equipment supplied by CF Fencing.

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Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, class will be held Tues/Thurs, $35/mo. Annual fee of $5 to USA Fencing to cover insurance. Meet in the lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann streets in downtown Wilmington. All equipment is supplied by the CFFA. Learn basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy. Students will be passed to the next level based upon the demos of skills rather than an attendance of a certain number of classes. www.capefearfencing.com. 910-799-8642.

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11th annual Good Shepherd Golf Tournament and Brunswick Forest Pkwy Leland. The Beethoven Games Day at Landfall Country Club on Mon., 15K & 5K takes place on flat courses over paved 4/7. Golfer check-in opens at 10:30 AM with a running trails in the neighborhoods of beautiful shotgun start at noon. All proceeds go to furBrunswick Forest. The race features awesome thering Good Shepherd Center&#39;s mission of custom 15K Finisher Medals, a 4-person team entry category in the 15K & 5K, and blend tech shirts. Inside bathrooms and locker rooms are available before and after the race.

Post race party/awards ceremony takes place in the Fitness Center with free beer, Teens and tweens are welcome to sign up for the Film snacks, music and prize drawings. Race proceeds go to the Wilmington Symphony Club at New Hanover County’s main library, downtown Orchestra. edfore7628@bellsouth.net .

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23rd and 30th at 4:30 p.m. Kids will learn how to write, direct, act in and shoot a short film for free for ages 10 to 16. However, space is limited, so kids must sign up early to attend all three sessions. Contact Mr. Scooter Hayes at 910-798-6303 or email him at shayes@nhcgov.com. The library’s address is 201 Chestnut Street.

CAROLINA GIRLS OUTDOOR SCHOOL The Carolina Girls Outdoor School will be a series of hands on seminars for women that will be held on 3/15 during the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo at the Wilmington Convention Center. Cost is $125/person with one additional member at $75. Includes a 3-day admission to the Cape Fear Wildlife Expo, a catered lunch by Mike McMillion of the Crab Shack, a tee shirt for each participant, a goody bag and door prize drawing for fishing and hunting outdoors trip. Instruction will meet the needs of hunters and fisherwomen ranging from novice to advanced. Fishing School: 843-902-6532 or wc@ capefearwildlifeexpo.com.

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film NC BLACK FILM FESTIVAL The North Carolina Black Film Festival is now accepting submissions. The Black Arts Alliance (BAA) will present the festival 3/13-16. The BAA is a multidisciplinary vehicle for the advancement of African-Americans in arts and culture; it serves as an advocate for arts and artists, nurtures emerging and veteran artistic talent, and develops new works in the performing, visual, and literary arts.

The NCBFF is known for its southern hospitality, bringing filmmakers of color to one of the east coast’s largest film capitals, giving exposure to their work and an opportunity to display their art.

In its 13th year, the four day juried and invitational festival of independent motion pictures by AfricanAmerican filmmakers will showcase features, shorts, animation, documentary films and music videos. Prizes of $500 will be awarded in each category, provided there is a minimum of three entries to be screened in any given category. Submissions accepted through 12/31, $25 entry fee. www. blackartsalliance.org. Also, if you would like to be a designer for Fashion in Film 2014 or want more information, please contact Ms. Ashika Payne at 910-409-4172 or email sewfli@gmail.com. Each designer will be responsible for creating unique fashions inspired by a classic Black film chosen by Sewfli, Inc. FILM CLUB Tweens and Teens can learn how to make movies at NHC Main Library’sFilm Club! At three fun workshops they’ll work as a group to write,direct, act in, and shoot a short film.

Film Club for Tweens and Teens is free for young people ages 10-16. Space is limited, register in advance and attend all three sessions, on 1/16, 23, 30, 4:30pm. Mr. Scooter: shayes@nhcgov.com or 910-798-6303. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. SECOND SUNDAY FILMS Second Sunday is adults’ afternoon out at Northeast Library. 1/12: Free movie starring Ben Affleck, based on a book by Antonio J. Mendez, at 2pm.

• 2/9: Free movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, based on a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald, at 2pm. The performance license doesn’t allow the library to advertise movie titles. Adults only, please. BYOP= Bring Your Own Popcorn and other snacks. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

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kids’ stuff MS. SUSAN’S ROOM Happy Little Singers, sing dance and play while learning! Music and movement for children ages 6 mo.-6 yrs. Tues, Wed, Thurs, and Sat at 9:45am.

• Happy Bigger Singers, music and movement for ages 4 1/2-8, Wed., 4pm. Drop-ins welcome, call ahead 910-777-8889. $10/family with one child, $5/add.child. Art and Craft Fridays, every Fri, $10/ child. RSVP by Thurs noon. Ms. Susan’s Room is located in The Art Works, 200 Willard St. www. ms-susans-room.com 910-777-8889.

BOY SCOUTS MEETING Silver Lake Baptist Church, 4715 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-9171. Boy Scout Troop 277 will meet every Monday, 7pm.

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THEATRE NOW Children’s Theater Super Saturday Fun Time. Kid’s live adventure and variety show. Saturdays. Doors open at 11am. $8/$1 off with Kid’s Club Membership. Drop off service available.Tickets: www.theatrewilmington.com or 910-399-3NOW

TACT ACADEMY REGISTRATION Tact Academy registration. Classes for all kids, from 2-16. Vocal Ensemble, Acting for the Camera, Tact Tots and more! The spring semester will begin 1/7/14 and continue through 3/27/14. All students will be invited to perform in the TACT Academy Showcase on Sun., 3/30/14. Register: 310-2511788. www.thalian.org.

LEGOS IN THE LIBRARY 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 3:30pm: Legos in the Library is a new monthly activity for elementary school kids at New Hanover County’s Main Library!

Kids in grades K - 5 work alone or with a friend to create a Lego structure that meets a different challenge at each session. It’s free thanks to funding from the Friends of the Library, but space is limited and preregistration is required for each session.

910-798-6303 or www.nhclibrary.org. NHC Main Library, 201 Chestnut St.

PRE-K MATH AND SCIENCE 1/22, 23, 3:30pm: Play, learn, and explore with your preschool child! Ms. Raquel introduces math and science concepts through interactive story times, hands on science activities, and exploration stations. Designed for children between the ages of two to five. Free; space is limited so advance registration rqd, www.nhclibrary.org. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd.

THE THINGS THEY CARRIED DISCUSSION 1/5, 6:30pm: Discuss “The Things They Carried”

by Tim O’Brien with Myrtle Grove Librarian Patricia Dew, a Staff Sergeant in the 208 Army Reserve Band. Free, Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. • 1/13, 6:30pm: Discussion with Virtual Services Librarian Rachel Langlois, a reference librarian at the University of the Marine Corps in Quantico, and she is married to a Marine helicopter pilot. Free, Myrtle Grove Library, 5155 S. College Rd.

CHUCK RIESZ 1/11, 10am: Join Chuck Riesz as he discusses the immigration of the Dutch to the Lower Cape Fear Region. Learn why they came and what they contributed to the area. This will be part of a two part series about immigrants to the Lower Cape Fear Region. Tickets: $5, 910-762-0492 to register.

Proceeds benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society, 126 S. 3rd St.

BUSINESS 101 1/12, 6pm: Kristi Sullivan from BB&T will be at the NHCPL-Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. to discuss the differences between business and invidual bank accounts, how to establish a business bank account, employee payroll and insurance. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS Mon., 2/24, 7pm, Burney Center: Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, former lecturer at Georgetown University and an undocumented immigrant. At age 16, Vargas discovered he was an undocumented immigrant and, despite his immense success as a journalist, he kept his immigration status a secret until recently. Vargas seeks to elevate the conversation about immigration and challenge notions of what defines “American.” Free for UNCW students, faculty, staff; $10/ public. 910-962-4045. www.uncw.edu/presents.

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Museum School classes, 910-395-5999 (ext. 1008 or 1024), at CAM. Sign up for 6 week classes and/or 1 to 2-Day workshops in drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, art history, copper repousse and artistic journal keeping. • Yoga: Thursday-Midday, noon to 1:00 pm, Friday, 5:30-6:30pm • T’ai Chi: Wednesday-Midday, noon-1pm. Starts again 1/8. Sessions are ongoing and are open to beginner and experienced participants. http://cameronartmuseum.com/healthyliving

ACTING CLASS Nicole Farmer, director, (Big Dawg’s “In the Next Room” and Browncoat’s “William and Judith”) actress, and teacher, offers acting classes on Mon. nights beginning 1/13for 8 wks, until 3/3, 5:308pm. Classes held at a downtown Wilmington location. Classes focus on script analysis, acting exercises, monologues, and scene work. Seasoned actors, and novices are equally welcome. RSVP: nicole.auditionpro1@gmail.com

MEDITATION CLASS Meditation clarifies the mind, opens the heart and encourages a spiritual path. Free guided classes are offered weekly, Sun., 3:30pm, and Tues, 5:30pm. Basic principles and practices of meditation. Focus your attention, gain selfawareness, find inner stillness, and experience the benefits of meditation. Open Studio 1055 Military Cutoff Rd., #102; free. info@openstudionc.com or (910) 665 YOGA

INTENTIONAL LIVING 1/6, 1pm: Kim Paul from Lower Cape Fear Hospice will speak on “Beginning the Conversation . . . About Intentional Living” at Northeast Library, including enhancing daily living while planning for end-of-life events. She will discuss bucket lists, preparing for the unexpected, and having the “Death Conversation” with loved ones. Kim Paul is VP of Communications and Outreach for Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, a nonprofit agency that offers compassionate individualized healthcare assistance and education to support patients and families facing the challenges of life-limiting illnesses. NHC Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff.

MCKAY HEALING ARTS WORKSHOPS Every Wed: Improved peace of mind, greater physical health, less fatigue, deeper sleep, sharper focus, or improved relationships? All are welcome at this supportive weekly workshop. Meditating in a group is easier and more powerful than meditating alone. Wed., 6:15-7:15pm, $10-$15. • 12/7, 10am-noon: Powerful 2-hour workshop explores mindful eating as a practice for eating well during the holidays. Many people give in to impulse eating and overeat during the holidays and then beat themselves up for not eating well. Mindful Eating is a practice that helps you to bring awareness to eating so that you have the freedom to choose when, what, and how to eat in a way that is aligned with your best intentions. • 1/4, 9am: Mindfully creating intentions for the New Year: workshop will start your year off well as you mindfully create intentions and learn strategies for successfully following through. We’ll use guided meditations and journaling exercises to help you clarify your intentions.

We’ll create an Intention Board, a creative collage with words and images, to serve as a visual reminder of your intentions. Make 2014 your year of lasting lifestyle changes. Instructor: Jen Johnson, MS, LPC, CRC is a counselor, coach, and speaker who empowers people to create sustainable life changes to support their wellness, happiness, and success. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave., www.everydaymindful.com or 910-208-0518.

clubs/notices THE REALLY REALLY FREE MARKET The Really, Really Free Market (RRFM) movement is a non-hierarchical collective of individuals who form a temporary market based on an alternative gift economy. The RRFM movement aims to counteract capitalism in a non-reactionary way. It holds as a major goal to build a community based on sharing resources, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Markets often vary in character, but they generally offer both goods and services. Participants bring unneeded items, food, skills and talents such as entertainment or haircuts. A RRFM usually takes place in an open community space such as a public park or community commons. Located at Greenfield Lake, near the playground and skatepark. Usually under one of the picnic shelters. Monthly meetings; see FB page for updates.

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REACHING OUT FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS 1/11, 2:30pm: R.O.A.R Reaching Out For Animal Rights monthly meeting. Myrtle Grove Branch of New Hanover County Library. 5155 S College Rd. Our group is dedicated to the welfare and rights of all animals and two of our current campaign topics are Tregembo Animal Park and Cole Bros. Circus.

Please join us. Roxanne Kirtright: 910-515-9697.

BRIDGE LESSONS Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation Dept. 2-day Bridge lessons, 10am-noon, with Marie Killoran.

“Play of the Hand”—1/16 and 23. This two-session course for the newer bridge players will include a review of basic bidding followed by the play of at least six hands. Each hand will be followed by an analysis of bidding, declarer and defensive play. Participants should be familiar with suit and NT bidding. • “Cue Bids”—2/13 and 20. For the intermediate players, expand your bridge bidding with this two-session course concentrating on the use of cue bids. Each session will include discussion and practice hands.

Participants should have a good foundation in basic bidding and play of the hand. Fran Russ Recreation Ctr. 256-7925.

The Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department will offer two-day bridge lessons from 10 a.m. to noon with Marie Killoran. On January 16th and 23rd, new players will learn the basics of bidding followed by six games.

Each hand will be analyzed on defensive play. Participants should at least be familiarized with the suits and NT bidding. On February 13 and 20th, intermediate players can returns to understand the use of cue bids, with discussion and practice hands played. Call 910-256-7925 to register for the classes, held at the Fran Russ Recreation Center.

FOCUS ON YOU SUPPORT GROUP Aims to provide an emotionally safe space where women with cancer and their families can connect with others in the same situation. Women of Hope uses education to empower women through early detection and continuing support throughout their treatment. Survivorship Support Group is for female cancer patient who is in any stage of treatment. Caregiver Support Group is for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Meets same time, twice a month throughout the year.

Friendly Community Baptist Church, 1730 US Hwy. 117, Burgaw. Meets 2nd/4th Thurs, 6:308pm. Penelope at penelope@womenofhopenc.org.

TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP Transgender Support Group, 1st Thurs./mo., 7-8pm. For more information please contact Therapist Nova Swanstrom: 910-343-6890. You must talk with Nova first before coming to a support group meeting!

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous Meeting of Wilmington.

Meets every Tuesday, 6:30-8pm. Ogden Baptist Church: 7121 Market St. 12-step meeting for people that have or think they may have a compulsive gambling problem. Contact: Casey 910-599-1407 CF MUSEUM AUCTION 1/4, 6pm: Cape Fear Museum is auctioning numerous objects deaccessioned from its permanent collection related to history, science or cultures of the Lower Cape Fear region, while others are duplicates in poor condition. Several 1960s televisions, a 1960s stereo console, leather suitcases, a trunk, picture frames, doll items, wooden shipping crates, and more. Angel’s Antiques and Auctions300 West Henry St., Atkinson, NC. Angel Mintz: 910-2833000

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CAPE FEAR GREEN PARTY Cape Fear Green Party monthly meeting. Sat., 1/18, 2pm at Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr. Roxanne Kirtright: 910-515-9697.

CF HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association (WCFHBA) is accepting submissions for the 2014 Parade of Homes Art Competition. The winning artwork will be exclusively featured on the cover of our Plan Book (with a distribution of 5,000), on posters, media, and print advertising.

Entries should use the 2014 theme “Still Living the American Dream” and should include at least one residential structure in the painting. Deadline: 1/31. Naomi Wright at (910) 799-2611 or email Naomi@wilmhba.com.

NHC MEETINGS 12/20, noon: New Hanover County Board of Education will attend the New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) Holiday Luncheon held at the Dale K. Spencer Building, 1802 South 15th St. • 1/7, 4pm: The Policy Committee of the New Hanover County Board of Education will meet in the NHC Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th St. • 1/7, 5:30pm: Regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Education will take place at the NHC Board of Education Ctr, 1805 S. 13th St. CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556.

Judy: 383-0374.

AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS ADHD Support Group: Wilmington Area CHADD meets on the 2nd Monday of every month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd., Building B. This FREE support group is open to anyone affected by ADHD. For more information, go to www.WilmingtonCHADD.org.

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm. Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com. Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free. capefearweddingassociation.com YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF NHC Meet the 1st and 3rd Tues. ea. month at the down-

town public library, third floor, 6:30pm. Ages 18-35.

COUPON CLUB Wilmington Coupon Club meets monthly, second Mon, 6pm Come exchange coupons and learn how to save money. www.wilmingtoncouponclub.com CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Tues. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College, McCloud Bldg, room S002. www.capefearcameraclub.org WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910-632-8315, www. wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

PFLAG PFLAG Meeting is first Mon/mo. at UNCW, in the Masonboro Island Room #2010, 7pm.

WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET Meets the 2nd Thurs. ea. month at 7pm in the New Hanover Rehabilitation Hospital, 1st floor conference room, behind the Betty Cameron Women’s Hospital on 17th Street. Open to all with Multiple Sclerosis, family and friends. Handicapped accessible parking and meeting room. Affiliated with the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the National MS Society. Burt Masters, (910) 383-1368.

tours BIRDING TOURS Discover Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek w/ guided eco-cruises and educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. The winter birding cruise explores salt-marsh function, wetland plants, shorebird/water bird ID and more. 275 Waynick Ave., Wrightsville Beach . Capt. Joe Abbate at: (910) 200-4002. $25/person, Mon-Sat., 10am, 11am, 2pm and 3pm. www.wrightsvillebeachscenictours.com SCREEN GEMS STUDIO Tour the movie studio, and see where films and TV shows like “One Tree Hill” and “Dawson’s Creek” are/were filmed. 910-343-3433.

HISTORICAL DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON Take a “Trip With Triplett” and learn the history of this wonderful city with a retired Cape Fear History teacher. Any time! 910-392-6753 or email rltriver@ yahoo.com. $3/children or $8/adults. www.tripwithtriplett.webs.com/

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HOLLYWOOD LOCATION WALK Tour one of America’s largest living film sets; historic downtown Wilmington. This fun-filled 90 minute walking tour will lead gue sts to actual movie & TV locations. Tours will depart Tues., Thurs., Sat. and Sun. afternoons at 2pm. Reservations are required, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students or military and children 6 or under are free. 910-794-7177, www.HollywoodNC.com.

HENRIETTA III CRUISES An elegant, 3 tiered boat offering sight-seeing, lunch and dinner cruises, site seeing tours and a Sunset Dinner Cruise June-Aug. On the riverfront.

April-Oct: Narrated sightseeing cruises 2:30pm 1-1/2 hrs Tues-Sun, narrated lunch cruises noon, 1-1/2 hrs Tues-Sat. May-Oct: Murder Mystery Dinner Cruises, Tues/Thurs, 2 hrs 6:30pm; Apr-Dec: Fri. dinner cruises 2-1/2 hrs 7:30pm, Sat. dinner cruises 3 hrs, 6:30pm. 910-343-1611. www.cfrboats.com

TOURS OF WWII SITES Wilmington author and military historian Wilbur D. Jones, Jr., now leads customized, personalized guided tours of World War II sites in Southeastern NC. 793-6393. History@wilburjones.com THALIAN HALL TOURS In addition to a full schedule of performances, selfguided tours of the theater are offered Mon-Fri, 126pm, Sat 2-6pm. Guided tours by appt. 343-3664.

WILMINGTON TROLLEY Eight mile, 45 minute narrated tour aboard a nostalgic, motorized trolley. Downtown. 763-4483.

GHOST WALK 6:30pm & 8:30pm. Costumed guides lead visitors through alleyways with tales of haunted Wilmington. Nightly tours at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Admission charge. Meets at Water & Market streets.

Reservations required: 910-794-1866; www.hauntedwilmington.com ORTON PLANTATION Live oaks bordering garden walks, sculptured shrubs and seasonal flowers. Grounds open 8 am - 6 pm. daily. Fees: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $3 ages 6-16, under 6 free. 15 miles south of Wilmington.

371-6851. www.orton plantation.com HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington feature a costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions.Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 2518889 or www.horsedrawntours.com

culinary PORT CITY SWAPPERS Port City Swappers is a monthly food and beverage swap where members of a community share homemade, homegrown, or foraged foods with each other. Swaps allow direct trades to take place between attendees, e.g., a loaf of bread for a jar of pickles or a half-dozen backyard eggs. No cash is exchanged, and no goods are sold. Diversify your pantry and go home happy and inspired while meeting your neighbors! facebook.com/PortCitySwappers. 12/29.

FEAST DOWN EAST BUYING CLUB Enjoy the quality, value and convenience of the Feast Down East Buying Club. It costs nothing to join. The benefits are immeasurable. It is a great way to eat healthier, while knowing you support your local farm families and community. Log on at www.FeastDownEast.org and start buying fresh local food, sourced from Southeastern NC farms.

Choose a pick-up spot, and check out at the online cashier and you are done! Orders must be placed by 11am Mon. for Thurs. delivery. Consumer

ARIES (21 Mar. – 20 April): Edmund Kean (1789-1833) was one of the most famous British actors of his time. But a contemporary, the poet Samuel Coleridge, was frustrated by Kean’s inconsistency, regarding him as a great artist who on occasion lapsed into histrionics. “To see him act,” said Coleridge, “is like reading Shakespeare by flashes of lightning.” Now and then I get that feeling about you, Aries. You have bursts of brilliance that you sometimes don’t follow up on. You’re like a superstar who loses your concentration. But I’ve got a strong feeling that in 2014 you will at least partially overcome this tendency.

Your word of power will be “consistency.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) is known as the father of nuclear physics not just because he won the Nobel Prize for chemistry. He was also a superb teacher. Eleven of his students won Nobel Prizes.

That’s the kind of teacher, mentor or guide I urge you to connect with in 2014, Taurus. The coming months potentially will be an optimum time for you to learn deeply, and at a rapid rate. One of the best ways to fulfill that promise will be to apprentice yourself to adepts who have mastered the skills and savvy you want to acquire.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your last best hope to get rich was back in the latter half of 2001 and the first six months of 2002. From July 2025 to June 2026, the cosmos will again conspire to give you a big fat chance to expedite your cash flow to the max. But why get bogged down dreaming of the past or fantasizing about the future when fertile opportunities to boost your prosperity are in front of you right now? Financial luck is flowing your way. Viable ideas for making money are materializing in your subconscious treasure house. The contacts that could help you build your wealth are ready to play with you. (This offer is good until July 2014.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Eierlegende Wollmilchsau” is a colloquial German term for a mythical pig that lays eggs like a chicken, provides milk like a cow, supplies wool like a sheep and, ultimately, becomes bacon and pork chops. Metaphorically, it may refer to a fanciful device that performs many functions. Imagine, for instance, a futuristic smartphone that could interpret your dreams, trim your unwanted hair, fix you a perfect cup of coffee, tell you you’re beautiful in ways you actually believe, and cure your little health problems. In the real world, there’s no such thing, right? Not yet. But there’s a chance you will find the next best thing to an “eierlegende Wollmilchsau” in 2014.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “We don’t accomplish our love in a single year as the flowers do,” says Rainer Maria Rilke in the “Duino Elegies.”

Do you promise to take that truth into consideration in 2014, Sagittarius? Will you pledge to diligently devote yourself to creating the right conditions for love to flourish? In the past, you may not have been fully able to carry out this slowbuilding marvel; you may not have had quite enough wise perseverance. But you do now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): French poet Edmond Jabès had this to say about the birth of big creative ideas that dramatically transform one’s life: “For the writer, discovering the work he will write is both like a miracle and a wound, like the miracle of the wound.” Regardless of whether or not you’re an artist, Cancerian, I expect you will experience a wrenching and amazing awakening like this in 2014. The opening you’ve been hoping and working for will finally crack its way into your destiny. It may be one of the most pleasurable disruptions you’ve ever had.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1588 Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the ruler of Japan, confiscated the swords, daggers, and spears belonging to every citizen. He announced they would be melted down and used to make a giant Buddha statue. I’d love to see you undertake a comparable transformation in 2014, Capricorn. You shouldn’t completely shed all your anger and pugnacity, of course; a certain amount is valuable, especially when you need to rouse yourself to change situations that need to be changed. But it’s also true that you could benefit from a reduction in your levels of combativeness. What if you could “melt down” some of your primal rage and use the energy that’s made available to build your personal equivalent of a Buddha icon?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming months, I’m betting you will exit a confined place, shed cramped expectations or break off your commitment to a compromise that has drained you. It may happen suddenly, or it could take a while to complete. How the escape unfolds will have to do with how thoroughly you extract the lessons that your “incarceration” has made available. Here’s a ritual that might also expedite the process: Give a gift to the people you’re leaving behind, or offer a blessing in the spot where your difficult teachings have taken place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The period between last July and next June is prime time to find or create your dream job. That might mean simply upgrading your existing gig so that it serves you better. Or it could involve you rethinking your relationship with work and going off in quest of a new way to earn a living. So, how are you doing on this project, Aquarius? If you are proceeding on schedule, you should be halfway there by now. The goal should be clear, and you should be more disciplined, organized, and determined than ever.

If for any reason this isn’t the case, start playing catch-up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good,” says a character in John Steinbeck’s novel “East of Eden.” I suggest you make this your rallying cry in 2014, Virgo. In fact, why not begin right now, wherever you are? Say, “Now that I don’t have to be perfect, I can be good.” Free yourself of the pressure to be the polished, ultimate embodiment of everything you’d ever hoped you would be. That will allow you to relax into being more content with the intriguing creation you have already become. You may be surprised by how much mojo this affords you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Singing teaches two skills that are essential for any creative process,” author and vocalist Rachel Bagby says, “the ability to listen and the ability to be flexible and spontaneous.” I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because 2014 could potentially be a Golden Age for your creativity. It will be a time when you will benefit even more than usual from exploring and enhancing your imaginative originality. That’s why I’m encouraging you to sing more than you ever have before. Make a list of your 50 favorite singable songs. Be aggressive about expanding the music you get exposed to, and learn the melodies and lyrics to a lot of new tunes. Cut loose with your vocal stylings whenever you have a chance, and take a vow to propel yourself out of funky moods with the creative energy of your singing.

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songs and playing every instrumental track himself. It took years for anyone to appreciate his artistry, but eventually the magazine “Melody Maker” selected “Pink Moon” as number 48 on its list of the “All Time Top 100 Albums.” Here’s one way I suspect your efforts will be similar to Drake’s in 2014, Libra: You will have the ability to get a lot done in a short time. Here are two ways your fate will be different from Drake’s: First, you will have a big pool of trustworthy allies to call on for help. Second, what you produce won’t take nearly as long to get the appreciation it warrants.

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pickup is Thurs. 3:30-6pm at: the Cameron Art Museum, THE POD (located next to Dunkin Donuts on UNCW campus) or Burgaw Historic Train Depot.

FOOD NOT BOMBS To provide free Vegan and Vegetarian meals to the hungry. By sharing food we start a revolution. Food is a right, not a privilege. All our food is grown in the Food Not Bombs garden, and donated by local businesses, restaurants, farms, and people.

Anyone can donate, and if you are unable to donate food, then donating your time is enough. Monthly meetups. www.foodnotbombs.net FOOD PANTRIES Good Shepherd House Soup Kitchen, 811 Martin St. Pantry Hours: 6am-3pm everyday • Mother Hubbards Cupboards, 211N 2nd St. (910)7622199. MTWFS,1-3pm • Bread of Life Immaculate Conception Church, 6650 Carolina Beach Rd. (910)791-1003. Never had a food pantry, used to give food to the homeless on Saturdays but not anymore. • Catholic Social Ministries, 4006 Princess Dr. (910) 251-8130. Tues-Fri., 9-11:30am • First Fruit Ministries, 2750 Vance St. (910) 612-9353.

Tues/Sat, 11am-1pm; Wed,10am-2pm. • Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2237 Castle Hayne Rd. (910) 762-7824. Wed, 11:30am-2pm. • New Covenant Holiness Church, 1020 Dawson St. (910)762-7376 WILMINGTON WINE SHOP Join us to sample five new delicious wines we’ve brought in just for our customers during Free Friday Wine Tasting, 5-8pm. And a fridge full of craft and micro-brews. 605 Castle St. 910-202-4749. www. wilmingtonwine.net.

NONI BACCA WINERY Tasting room open seven days a week, 10am-9pm (Mon-Sat) and 12-5pm (Sun.). Taste a flight of 6 or

9 wines w/complementary souvenir glass; over 70 wines made on premise to sample at any time, nserved by the glass or the bottle. • Tues/Wed Winemaker’s Special: three 3 oz. pours of any wine at a special price. • Thurs.-Sat.: Specials at the bar on glasses and bottles of wine that run all day, but the crowd begins to gather around 7pm.

Craft beer selection, too. We also make special label wines for weddings, corporate gifting, birthdays, reunions, or any event. 910-397-7617.

RED BANK WINE Red Bank’s wine of the week, Sat., 1-4pm. 1001 International Dr. 910-256-9480.

FORTUNATE GLASS Free wine tasting, Tues. 6-8pm. • Sparkling wine specials and discounted select bottles, Wed. & Thurs. • Monthly food and wine pairings. 29 South Front St. COMPETITION DINING SERIES Got to Be Competition Dining Series travels statewide, pitting chefs against one another for the coveted red jacket and a $2k cash prize, plus a chance to compete in the Final Fire in Raleigh in November. Schedule: Jan., Fire on the Rock, Asheville; Fire on the Rock, Wilmington, Apr.; Fire in the Triad, Greensboro; July-Aug., Fire in the Triangle in Raleigh; Sept.-Oct., Fire in the City in Charlotte; Nov., Final Fire in Raleigh. Tickets: $59 plus tax and gratuity; finals are $69, plus tax and gratuity. www. competitiondining.com HOMEBREW SUPPLY COMPANY Free craft beer tasting every Friday 4pm-7pm • Free all-grain brewing demonstration Every Saturday starting at 1:30pm at Wilmington Homebrew Supply, 4405-A Wrightsville Ave. wilmingtonhomebrew.com

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TASTING HISTORY TOURS Tasting History Tours of Pleasure Island; guided walking tours. $25, www.tastinghistorytours.com.

Afternoon of delicious food and education. 910622-6046.

EARLY BREAD PROGRAM Every Sunday morning, the unconditional love of God is shown to the homeless and needy of our community through a hot breakfast hosted by our church. Early Bread is a cooperative effort with Wesley Memorial United Methodist, Grace United Methodist, and several other county churches which send volunteers every Sunday to cook, serve, minister, and clean. We “feed the soul and spirit” of an average of 150-200 people each Sunday. Approximately 90 percent of those served are men; some are veterans. Our van and those of our partner churches, pickup from Good Shepherd, Mercy House, the downtown library, and other locations. We need donated funds and food for this program provide a standard menu for breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, grits, fruits, cereal, etc., 7am-8:30am every Sun. Need $1,000/month to purchase food, supplies and keep van running.

C.E.C. of St Peter the Fisherman, 314 South Carolina Ave. Deacon David Hueholt, 515-0765; or Stacy Nemec, 793-6640.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT ROKO Roko Italian Cuisine’s New Year’s Eve, 4pm-1am.

In addition to a full menu, Chef Jadran will also have some unique specials. Octopus appetizer, lobster bisque soup, porterhouse veal, Osso Bucco and Vojka’s homemade chocolate lava cake.

RSVP: 910-679-4783. www.RokoItalian.com NATIONAL HOT TEA MONTH Senior Resource Center will be celebrating by holding a free sampling event every Wed., 11am1pm, throughout January (except 1/1), senior citizens and local hot tea fans are welcome to stop by the Main Lobby and try some tea. Dfferent flavor ea. wk. to sample. 2222 South College Rd. 798-6409.

WHISK COOKING CLASSES Sign up at www.whiskcarolina.com. Schedule: 1/5, 1pm: Healthy All Day: Learn to make a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. • 1/7, 11am: Mastering Salads & Vinaigrettes. Salads always taste better with homemade dressings;mlearn to personalize them by using fresh, quality products and will be introduced to using them as marinades. • 1/8, 6:15pm: Real Asian Cuisine with Chef Rusty. Step beyond your corner take out and discover the vibrance of true Asian cuisine! • 1/11, noon: Biscotti and Crespelle. Joan teaches both sweet and savory versions of these specialties. • 1/13, 6:15pm: Skill Building Class: Knife Skills. Chef Bill Donovan teaches mechanics, skills, maintenance, and knife safety. Knives are provided. • 1/15, 6:15pm: Everyday Indian Cooking. Let Shruti teach you about the spices and techniques unique to this flavorful cuisine and prepare healthy dishes, including silken chicken and shrimp with garlic and chilies. • 1/17, 6:15pm: Warming Winter Risotto. Lois will demonstrate the traditional Milanese technique for preparing this dish from the Northern Regions of Italy. (Vegetarian) • 1/18, 6:15pm: Flavors from the Road Less Traveled. Culinary tour visiting the cuisines of the adventurous tourist on the road less travelled.

• 1/21, 6:30pm: Baking Class, Country French Breads with LaFarm. Lionel Vatinet leads this introductory bread class about the basics and fundamentals of Le pain Francaise. Essential elements of great French bread, including Lionel’s signature kneading technique, shaping the dough, and how to pull the bread out of the oven. • 1/23, 6:15pm: Global Small Bites. Cherisse will use authentic, easy to find ingredients to teach you how to make

international, unique small bites that will transport you to foreign lands. • 1/25, 1pm: Aromatic Whole Grain Brunch. Kim guides you to learn these highly nutritious recipes that will help detoxify the body, promote digestive health, and sharpen the mind.

(Vegan) • 1/29, 6:15pm: Guest appearance by renowned cookbook author Frances Mayes. Free event includes samples from Mayes’ “The Tuscan Sun Cookbook,” Q&A session and book signing.

STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS 1/25, 9:30am: 30 teams will take to their grills, forks in hand, secret recipes folded and stashed in pockets, all for the glory of the title and the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped to raise a significant amount of money for Step Up For Soldiers.

Everyone will have the same meats, be in the same location and have the same time constraints, but there will be individual rubs, sauces or marinades, grill temperatures and methods of cooking that will leave someone going home with braggin’ rights for the next year. Lke in Carolina Beach, junction of Lake Park Blvd. and Atlanta Ave. Admission is free.

Tickets can be purchased to sample the BBQs after the double-blind judging is completed. Music w/The Cut, Bibis Ellison and headliner Machine Gun. Raffles, arts and craft vendors plus more food and drink for purchase. Pizes will be awarded at 4pm. All to benefit Step Up For Soldiers. Janet Knott: janlknott@gmail.com or call 910-431-8122.

SEASONED GOURMET COOKING CLASSES All classes include a generous portion of the menu items and wine pairing samples for adults.

1/25, 11am: What the Pho? with Susan Boyles, $20. Learn the Vietnamese tradition that is Pho, a beef bone broth and noodle soup dish that is pronounced “Fuh” and features star anise, ginger, and garlic in its delicious flavor profile. • 1/28, 6:30pm: TBA w/1900’s chef, Kirsten Mitchell, $45. The Seasoned Gourmet, 1930 Eastwood Rd, Ste. 105, 910-256-9488.

WINE PAIRING CLASSES Developed to help you select wines to pair with whatever meal you may be enjoying. Taste 5-6 wines each paired with an Hors d’oeuvre. Reservations are required. The Seasoned Gourmet, 1930 Eastwood Rd., Ste. 105, 910-256-9488. 2/4 and 3/4, 6:30pm, $15: Enjoy 6 wines each paired with an hors d’oeuvres and learn about growing conditions, wine making process, and more.

SWEET N SAVORY Sweet ‘n’ Savory Pub: Free beer tasting every Wednesday night from 5-6:30pm, through 2/26/14. 1611 Pavillion Pl., (910) 256-0115 FERMENTAL Every Friday: Free wine/beer tasting, 6pm.7250 Market St., www.fermental.net.

CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR Eat your way through Wilmington’s food history and delights! Culinary Adventures Tour with food writer/chef Liz Biro; under a mile, wear comfortable shoes. Top Chef Farmers Market Tour and Cooking Class, Heart of Downtown, Drinks Downtown, Downtown Brunch Stroll, Foodie Shopping Tour, Custom and Special Group Tours and more! $25 and up! www.lizbiro.com. 910-545-8055 THE WINE SAMPLER Every week we have five wines available to taste during sampling hours, Thurs., 3-8 pm, Fri., 3-8pm, and Sat., 11am-7pm. Each week we arrange a set of five wines, which we offer a 10% discount as well toward purchase. 4107-C Oleander Dr. (910) 796-WINE (9463). www.thewinesampler.com

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