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A Nightly Brawl: City Stage opens ‘Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville’ in time for New Year’s Eve

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4 live local: Gwenyfar Rohler talks about our local U.S Trolls company.

6 news of the weird: Chuck Sheperd reveals the latest odd stories.

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“A new poll shows President Obama ahead of Sarah Palin 54 percent to 39 percent in a potential match up. You know what that means? John McCain could get Barack Obama elected twice.”—Jay Leno “Sarah Palin, part-time Governor of Alaska, is angry because Michele Obama is encouraging kids to eat healthy. Sarah Palin believes the government shouldn’t tell us what to do. Sarah Palin believes she should tell us what to do.” —David Letterman “Happy birthday to Chinese President Hu Jintao. President Obama was going to get him a present, but it’s a little weird buying someone a gift with their own money.”— Jimmy Fallon “A women’s sanitary products company has released a new ad campaign saying their product will protect you from Wikileaks.

At least it’s better than their last slogan: ‘Caps your spill faster than BP.’”—Conan O’Brien “In Abu Dhabi, there’s an $11 million Christmas tree. The prime minister of Abu Dhabi said he hoped the tree would be a symbol that Abu Dhabi has a lot more money than us. And that we’re paying far too much for gas.”—Jimmy Kimmel

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Nicholas Gray about City Stage’s opening of ‘Chicago.’

10 art: Lauren Hodges dishes with Loraine Scalamoni about the Wilmington Art Association calendar for 2011.

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

14 music: Shea Carver interviews Kersten Capra about her Monday gig at Costellos and her chosen career path as a musician.

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21 film: Anghus falls in love all over again with nerd flick “Tron Legacy.”

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28 new year’s eve: Lauren Hodges scopes the town for a hot list of New Year’s Eve celebrations.

30 books: Tiffanie Gabrielse finds Faith in the New Year.

31 crossword: Let Stan Newman test your brain power with our weekly crossword!

32 nonprofit feature: Christina Dore gets the scoop on the latest launch of Women in the Center at WHQR in January.

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everal people have pointed out that my live local commitment has worked well for me largely because I don’t have school-aged children or a large family.

One of the items that I have not bought this year or written about is toys.

After some reflection, my answer for the local purchase of toys includes: Tomlinson’s, a regionally owned discount shop), Planet (for the fun and funky), Learning Express (an educational toy franchise), and my favorite, U.S. Trolls In the midst of the early 1990’s craze for neon-haired trolls, a sign went up in front of a house on Market Street: “U.S. Trolls.” What was going on inside the house was much more interesting than the fuzzy, harried, rubber-doll passing fad. Inside, the Kuuskoski family were continuing the saga of the trolls

by: Gwenyfar Rohler they had been hand-stitching since 1952. The first time I stepped inside their store, I fell in love. It was after a hurricane and their sign had blown down. I stopped to help Johannes and Minna, the two adult children of Helena Kuuskowski, to move the sign. I asked if there was still going to be story time that weekend. Minna pulled herself up straight, as she slapped one hand into another and declared: There! Would! Be! Story! Time!”

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a personality and an accompanying story; hence Minna’s devotion to story time. My first purchase was Green Nose, the Plant Psychiatrist. Trumpet Nose, the poet leader of Trolldom, lived at the bookstore for a couple of years (and I hope will return soon).

The Kuuskoski family began their devotion to trolls and creating a world of Trolldom in Naantali in Finland (close to Turku). “When my momma started in 1952 she would make all the trolls herself and go from store to store to sell them,” Minna recounts. But things really took off in the early ‘60s.

“The Troll Forrest started to grow when we were living in Jarvenpaa (25 miles north of Helsinki),” Minna continued. “Eventually we had over 200 employees. The Park happened because people wanted to know about the trolls, how they were being made and where they lived,” she said. “They started showing up at our front door!”

Helena smelled an opportunity and ran with it. “My brother and I dressed up in troll costumes and did programs,” she said. “By the late ‘60s, we became the third largest tourist attraction in Finland.”

They also had licensing agreements with

about two dozen other companies that produced glassware, savings banks and other things with the troll imagery. “From our point of view, first of all we are very happy and delighted that we can live in America,” she continued, “but more than that, after 50 years of troll-making, we are delighted that children still get excited. It’s really quite remarkable that something so low-tech can catch their attention! Of course, we are still in the process of trying to get Trolldom built.”

As long as I have visited the troll store they have been talking about opening the Trolldom theme park in North Carolina. “If you know anyone who just won the lottery, and has $30 million lying around…”

Personally, I think Trolldom sounds rather fabulous. Until then, the next best thing is story time with Minna. With a “Mr. Rogers”-like feel, it’s not loud and it doesn’t leap around.

Listeners sit on the floor, while Minna, in her calm almost hypnotic voice, tells the story of how Honeylips invented the Trolls Royce and forgot to give it a steering wheel. Henry Ford’s first car didn’t have a reverse gear, so maybe this is par for the course.

To help reinvigorates any basic faith in the goodness of the world—and some days that’s tough to do—U.S. Trolls hosts storytime every Saturday at 2 p.m. Or read the stories online at www.trollforest.com.

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d r i e w e h t f o s w e n LEAD STORY Biologists Studying Rare Species Have to Be Quick: Researchers learned from reports in early 2010 of a new monkey species in Myanmar, with a nose so recessed that it habitually collects rainfall and constantly sneezes. However, according to an October National Geographic dispatch, by the time scientists arrived to investigate, natives had eaten the monkey. (The sneezing makes them easy for hunters to detect.) (Researchers studying a rare species of Vietnamese lizard had an easier time in November. After learning of the species and rushing to Ba RiaVung Tau province, a two-man team from La Sierra University in Riverside, Calif., found the lizards being routinely served in several restaurants’ lunch buffets.)

Can’t Possibly Be True Parents of the 450 pupils (aged 3 to 11) at Applecroft primary school in Welwyn Garden City, England, were given individualized yearbooks recently with all the children’s faces obscured by black bars over the eyes (except for photos of the recipient’s own children,

which had no obstructions). The precautions (described by one parent as “creepy,” like kids were “prisoner(s)”) were ordered by headmistress Vicky Parsley, who feared that clear photos of children would inevitably wind up in child pornography. Last year, Parsley famously prohibited parents from taking photographs during school plays of their kids or any others for the same fear.

Among the few commercially successful enterprises in North Korea is its General Federation of Science and Technology’s video game unit, which has produced such popular programs as a bowling game based on the American cult classic movie “The Big Lebowski,” and another based on the “Men in Black” film series. Bloomberg News revealed in September that a major international partner of the federation’s marketing arm Nosotek is the News Corporation the umbrella company of Rupert Murdoch’s vast enterprises that include the conservative Fox News (which is generally provocative toward the North Korean government).

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Ukraine (according to a November Reuters dispatch), helped in large part by its members’ willingness, during the group’s ubiquitous street protests, to remove their tops.

(2) The Socialist Party in Spain’s Catalonia region offered an election video in November on the joy of voting, in which an attractive, increasingly excited woman simulates an orgasm as she fills out her ballot, climaxing at the moment she drops it into the slot.

(3) The nativist Danish People’s Party called in November for an anti-immigration film that featured bare-breasted women sunbathing, as one way to convince religious fundamentalists abroad not to immigrate to Denmark.

Inexplicable Nicholas Hodge, 31, was arrested in Winona County, Minn., in November after he entered the home of an acquaintance at 2:40 a.m. and refused to leave, complaining that a person who lived there owed him something.

According to the deputy’s report, Hodge was cuffed while sitting on a toilet “in the kitchen.” The deputy added, “I’m not sure why they had a toilet in the kitchen.”

“Sex strikes” (the withholding of favors) are employed from time to time, especially in underdeveloped countries, to influence political leaders’ decisions. However, these almost always appear in patriarchies in which females have little influence beyond the power of sexual denial. In December, Stanley Kalembaye of Uganda’s National Resistance Movement, battling to unseat the ruling party, publicly called for the nation’s men to withhold sex from their wives unless the wives promise to vote for the Resistance.

Unclear on the Concept In November, outgoing Florida Gov. Charlie Crist initiated pardon proceedings (granted in December) excusing now-deceased singer Jim Morrison of The Doors for his 1969 indecent-exposure conviction in Miami Beach. However, Crist has ignored petitions from still-living, still-incarcerated convicts who almost certainly suffered unfair prosecutions. Orlando Sentinel crusader Scott Maxwell has reported on several dozen people convicted in part by trainer Bill Preston’s dogs, who supposedly tracked crime-scene scents through water and other obstacles, sometimes months later and despite much site contamination, directly to the defendant on trial. Judge after judge permitted Preston’s “expert” testimony until one demanded a live courtroom test, which Preston’s dog utterly failed. In 2009 two convicts were released after DNA tests proved the dog’s sniffs were erroneous, but as many as 60 similar convictions still stand.

News That Sounds Like a Joke: The good news for investigators covering the November shooting of a 53-year-old man in Fort Bend County, Texas, is that there were several witnesses who helped an artist sketch the shooter’s face. The bad news was that the shooter was wearing a full-face “Halloween” mask the whole time. Nonetheless, the sketch of a man’s head, with the face fully covered by the indistinct mask, was distributed to the media by the Fort Bend Sheriff’s Office.

Glenn Crawley, 55, who describes himself as a “man of the water,” flipped his catamaran off the coast of Newquay, England, in September for the 13th time and had to be rescued, running the costs of attending to his miscues to the equivalent of nearly $50,000.

Although officials have pleaded with him to give up sailing (terming him “Captain Calamity”), Crawley said: “I do what no one else is doing. So I’d appreciate it if people would get off my case and give me some support.”

Least Competent Criminals Not Ready for Prime Time: (1) Bonnie Usher, 43, was arrested in Manchester, N.H., in November and charged with robbing a Rite Aid pharmacy after being spotted in her car fleeing the store’s parking lot. The robber’s easy-to-remember license plate: “B-USHER.” (2) Walter Allen Jr. was arrested in Houston in November after attempting to purchase two Bentley cars at the Post Oak Motor Cars company. Allen, using his own driver’s license, presented a check for $500,000 from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (which was, of course, bogus since the Federal Reserve does not bank with checks).

The Jesus and Mary World Tour Recent Playdates: Mary, on a barbershop wall in Bakersfield, Calif. (Finder’s reaction: “like a miracle, actually”) (November). Jesus in an MRI image in Greer, S.C. (“I don’t care what anybody else thinks”) (October).

Jesus in a cherry tree limb in Midway, N.C. (“(A)m I nuts or not, I don’t know”) (October). Jesus in a chicken’s feathers in Rowley Regis, England (Mom pointed out the “ring of thorns”). Jesus on a stone in the road in Granbury, Texas (“(E)ven the rocks will cry out,” Luke 19:40) (July). Jesus on a lifeguard flag in Candia, N.H. (July). Mary on spilled baby lotion in Riohacha, Colombia (July). The final date on the tour is now set for May 21, 2011, according to evangelist Harold Camping, who in July told his followers to prepare.

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A Nightly Brawl: City Stage opens ‘Chicago’ in time for New Year’s Eve by: Shea Carver

Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville City Stage • 21 N. Front St., Ste 501 12/30 – 1/2, 7 – 9, 14 – 16, 21 – 23 and 28 – 30; 8 p.m.

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icholas Gray tells me if he took the Facebook quiz “Which character are you from ‘Chicago’?” he’d pass “Velma” with flying colors. Her sarcasm runs easily through his veins, like blood. Yet, he finds Roxie more fitting to most audience connection, most likely because of Renee Zellweger’s role in the 2002 film version, which sent the musical into worldwide recognition.

“The proof’s in the Miramax pudding on that one,” Gray explains, “if you look at how they designed the film to be even more Roxie’s story than [what] exists in theater form.”

Gray’s latest directorial project, City Stage’s “Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville,” goes back to its foundation of the Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse production, bringing back the sass and variety that vaudeville offers.

“Many of the ancestors of modern theater were much more presentational than today, vaudeville included,” he explains, “and that

was a place I wanted to return to.”

Including comedy, burlesque, a cake walk, tap dancing and with a circus-like feel, Gray reached out to choreographer Kevin Leey Green to help with the bounty of dance numbers. “With our show, Kevin has incorporated enough of the original choreography to keep Chicagoans pleased,” Gray says, “while adding his own personal notes and also including a sense of comedy and knowing that speaks to the presentational nature of the show.”

Also coming through loud and clear: a message of celebrity. Whereas the Prohibi-

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AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Morganna Bridgers, Adam Poole and Caitlin Becka star as Roxie, Billy Flynn and Velam, respectively, in City Stage’s ‘Chicago,’ opening this Thursday. Courtesy photo.

tion-era produced a different form of star, it still crosses over to the tabloid cover models we read about today. “What are we in 2010 if not a pop-culture society obsessed with celebrity?” Gray asks rhetorically. “It was quite common in the ‘20s for criminals to reach a status of celebrity and notoriety.

Though we don’t do much of that today, our Roxies and our Velmas are Lindsays and Britneys—people we celebrate sometimes for their faults. I remember thinking during the last presidential election how extreme it seemed that our candidates’ faces were all over the tabloids.”

However, the message of the show isn’t something Gray is focusing on solely. He wants the entertainment value to truly carry through. After all, the spunky roles in “Chicago” give the production its heavy swagger, including Billy Flynn (Adam Poole), the star-obsessed lawyer for vaudeville’s very own darling, Velma Kelly (Caitlin Becka), to newcomer murderess Roxie Hart (Morganna Bridgers). Cell-block madame Mama Morton (Makia Martin), Roxie’s naive hubby Amos Hart (Seth Rosenke) and Mary Sunshine (Rachael Moser) round out the cast. Gray

found the actors impressive as they broke from the film-version’s mold of the show and into their own interpretations.

“It might be Rachael Moser who has had the biggest challenge, in that her role is usually played by a cross-dressed mam,” he explains. “Though I understand the casting decision, I never saw a man in the role. I always saw Rachael. Since I arrived here three years ago, she has been one of my favorite actors to watch on the Wilmington stages: full of charisma, great dynamic and uniqueness. I knew she’d be able to pull it off.”

In fact, the process has become eyeopening altogether—to watch the rehearsals manifest into something greater. Even more interesting is that Gray’s original foray into theatre comes with the desire to be a playwright. The penman of “Population: 8” and “The Dying Words of Edison Strange,” Gray figured his life in theatre needed more vigor, more hands-on experience. Having worked for City Stage two years ago directing “Evil Dead: The Musical,” he’s most grateful to continue progressing his education and experience in the field, something he says will only help inform and better his work. “I’m learning, learning, learning,” the Emerson College graduate says, “and to me, that will always be most important to my growth.’

Thanks to the help of set designer Terry Collins, music director Chiaki Ito and costumer designer Briton Campbell, Gray credits each for “finding what is unique and nuanced” within “Chicago.” Altogether they’re in the throes of leading a stellar production and kicking off the New Year with flash and pizazz, while singing the whole way through.

“What’s usually most rewarding about rehearsal is catching the moments of greatness that seem to occur out of nowhere,” he explains. “The process is frequently quite long, and there’s a familiarity one gets with the piece, but sometimes and especially toward the end, these moments happen when everyone involved is tenfold in the moment, and you get a remarkable glimpse of what the show will be.”

“Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville” opens the 30th, with a special New Year’s Eve production taking place at 8 p.m. for $75 a ticket, including hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Doors at 7 p.m.

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Happy Nude Year!

Local artists strip down for 2011 calendar

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illiam Blake once said that “art can never exist without naked beauty displayed.” In celebration of this fact, several artists at the Wilmington Art Association (WAA) recently decided to get naked for a good cause and pose for a limited edition WAA New Year’s calendar.

The project exists as a fund-raiser for the association, just in time for a holiday-season release. Originally, the idea formed in the summer of 2009 and would have been finished much sooner had it not been for a small bump in the road.

“The first photographer we used lost all of the pictures!” painter Loraine Scalamoni, one of the participating artists, says. “We couldn’t find a single one from the first sessions, and she suddenly got very busy after that. We knew we had to start all over again.”

Scalamoni used the opportunity to create a whole new photo concept for the calendar, called “Expose Yourself to Art.” The first shoot took place outside of her day job, at the Trolley Stop on Fountain Drive. It featured her crouched behind one of her paintings.

“We had to do it really early in the morning so no co-workers or customers would show up and see me squatting in my bikini,” she laughs. But the project’s new photographer, Gordon C. Webb, had an idea for Scalamoni’s second take, and he got his inspiration from one of her paintings. The work was of the artist’s signature nudes hanging in WAA’s official gallery on Castle Street. Webb pulled the painting aside and got his model to pose exactly like her nude subject. Then he superimposed Scalamoni into her own piece.

“It really looks like the painted portion is my body because I had to pose exactly like the woman,” she says. “Some people couldn’t tell what had been done. But a friend told me that the butt was too big to be mine.

So that’s nice.”

Scalamoni’s photo concept is unique, since

by: Lauren Hodges

Expose Yourself to Art Wilmington Art Association 2011 calendar On sale now! $7 Wilmington Art Association Gallery 616 B Castle Street • (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org most other artists in the calendar are replicating her Trolley Stop concept of holding up their paintings in order to cover up essential body parts. Also, there are more male models in the calendar this time around, which Scalamoni says is interesting and encouraging. “They were just as excited to pose as the women were. It was very cool to have them involved.”

The other posed WAA artists include Alouise Fenstermacher, Kathleen McLeod, Steve Logan, Derek Crenshaw, Jean Chasmer, Pete Patterson, Sherryl Janosko, Nancy Herren Jernigan, Kay Bilisoly, Bates Toone and the photographer, Mr. Webb, himself. The man behind the lens is actually the cover photo, which was shot from behind. It shows him opening his trench coat to Scalamoni’s original nude painting. “He did an incredible job with this calendar,” Scalamoni says. “He gave up so much of his time to do it.”

That attitude of giving and sacrifice is what Scalamoni believes is essential to any successful non-profit like WAA. She also volunteers her time at Kids Making It, where she says the donated efforts make all the difference.

“I seriously doubt that the Wilmington Art Association and Kids Making It would exist without the volunteers,” she says. “Anytime you have an organization dedicated to art and the people who make it, it requires a lot of

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EXPRESS YOURSELF: Loraine Scalamoni is one of 12 artists who posed for Wilmington Art Associations’ 2011 calendar, ‘Expose Yourself to Art.’ Photo

by Gordon C. Webb

support from the community.”

Proceeds from sales of the 2011 Expose Yourself to Art calendar will go to support the Wilmington Art Association and its gallery.

“Everyone needs a calendar,” she says.

“Why not choose one that is going to help local artists in the area?”

She also touts the project’s signature sass, which allows it to stand out from the typical kitten or sailboat calendar theme. “I think it makes a great present for any adult because it does have a sense of humor,” she says. “I think everyone appreciates that.”

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

Vol. 26: Holiday art show, featuring works

by Zack Duff, Gabriel Lehman and Miranda Welborn. Show hangs for eight weeks.

Caffe Phoenix 35 N. Front Street (910) 343-1395 Monday-Saturday: 11:30am - 10pm Sunday Brunch: 11:30am - 4pm Now exhibiting works by Elizabeth Darrow and Mio Reynolds in Ode to Joy through January 1st. The opening reception is Thursday December 9th from 6-9 p.m. For more info, call 910-797-3501.

Crescent Moon 332 Nutt St, The Cotton Exchange (910) 762-4207 Mon.-Sat., 10am-5:30pm; Sun., 12-4pm www.crescentmoonnc.com Crescent Moon—the retail gift gallery specializing in fine hand-crafted art glass and metal sculpture has new blown glass perfume bottles by Roger Gandelman. Exquisitely de-

tailed with a richness of color they are elegant art glass perfume bottles with hand blown glass flowers suspended inside the crystal.

Roger’s bottles, although small in scale, make a grand statement. He has been blowing glass for 30 years and early in his career he decided to put the bulk of his energy into making art glass perfume bottles. It is believed that he is the only glass artist in the country, perhaps in the world, who has devoted his full artistic efforts into making this object.

There is always something new and creative arriving at Crescent Moon. Gift Wrapping is free. Located in The Cotton Exchange where parking is free while shopping or dining. Follow us on twitter or become a fan on Facebook by searching Crescentmoonnc!

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

Hampstead, NC “Beautiful; lots of variety.� “Love the place.� “Beautiful art work.� “Very nice.� “Art rocks your socks, and you know that.�

These are just what a few customers had to say about Hampstead Art Gallery. Come and tell us what you think.

Affordable prices on prints and originals.

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

Owner Charles Turner invites all artists and art lovers to just hang out in our new Artist Lounge any time. Look for our upcoming Expos and Open House. Hampstead Art Gal-

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New Elements Gallery 216 N. Front St. • (919) 343-8997 Tues-Sat: 11am-5:30pm or by appointment www.newelementsgallery.com 26th Annual Holiday Show hangs through January 8th. Join us for the festivities as we complete our Silver Anniversary and officially begin the 2010 holiday season! This will be a special night, as we feature paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry and wood by over 40 extraordinarily talented artists. A percentage of all sales that evening will benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Raffle tickets sold to raise monies, too; winner gets $250 gallery gift card.

Sunset River Marketplace 10283 Beach Dr., SW (NC 179) (910) 575-5999 Tues- Sat. 10am-5pm Closed Mon. in winter sunsetrivermarketplace.com myspace.comsunsetrivermarketplace This eclectic, spacious gallery, located

in the historic fishing village of Calabash, N.C., features fine arts and crafts by some of North and South Carolina’s most creative, successful artists. Almost every genre is represented here—oil, pastel and watercolor, clay and glass art, fiber art, turned wood, metal works, artisan-crafted jewelry and more. Classes, workshops, pottery studio, custom framing, Creative Exchange lecture series and Coffee With the Author series are also offered on-site.

Wilmington Art Association Gallery 616B Castle St. (910) 343-4370 www.wilmington-art.org It’s not too late to buy your 2011 “Expose Yourself to Art� calendar at the Wilmington Art Gallery, 616-B Castle Street. Good news: the calendar has now been reduced to a low, low price of $7 per copy. A dozen daring artists with the Wilmington Art Association exposed themselves in amusing poses and all within their own original paintings.

Pick up a few calendars for those last-minute holiday gifts and humor your friends.

Wanna be on the gallery page?

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Romaine Micro Green Salad garnished with grilled sliced red bartlett pears, candied walnuts, house dried black raspberries, stilton cheese and finished with a pomegranate white balsamic vinaigrette

Second

Butter Poached Maine Lobster served a top Yukon gold potato “risotto”, tender melted leeks, sweet beet reduction, and crispy potato maxim

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Lemon Mousse Terrine, blackberry foam, tuille

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Dry Aged Roasted Tenderloin of Beef served with a fingerling potato confit, butternut squash and smoked bacon sautee.

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New Year’s Eve Packages

Treat yourself to a relaxing get-away this New Year’s Eve in lovely Wrightsville Beach, NC. This is your chance to ring in the New Year with our friendly and professional staff at The Blockade-Runner Beach Resort.

We invite you to choose from one of our beautiful waterfront rooms, with just the right touches added to make your getaway for two even more memorable. Taxes and gratuity included in rates.

New Years Eve Package 1 - 12/31/2010 - 01/01/2011 Package Includes: • Friday night waterfront accommodations • 5-Course Champagne Dinner for two on New Year’s Eve in award-winning EAST restaurant • New Year’s Day Buffet Brunch for two in EAST restaurant

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Musical Potency: Kersten Capra presents a new reckoning on the music scene by: Shea Carver

Kersten Capra Costello’s Piano Bar 211 Princess Street • (910) 362-9666 Every Monday night, 9 p.m. midnight Free www.reverbnation.com/kerstencapra

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ith family at Kersten Capra’s core, including five sisters, who like her, were adopted from around the world, finding and holding onto a dream came easy. It all began as a child when her father would sing Kris Kristofferson’s “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Sunday Morning Comin’ Down” to her.

“I thought he was the best singer in the world,” the musician remembers. “I still play those songs today in my shows. They remind me of my dad, my childhood and how lucky I am to have great parents who introduced me to all kinds of music at a very young age.”

Capra can be included in Wilmington’s latest batch of musical potency. Armed with a gift to tickle the ivories as proficiently as the Fiona Apples, Alicia Keys and Tori Amoses of the world, Capra boasts a self-taught education. Playing by ear, she started piano lessons at age 7 before realizing she could fulfill her own muse. So she began her individual quest of music making.

“I also taught myself to play guitar at 13,” she explains, “but the piano’s definitely my favorite instrument. It is always faithful to me, like an old friend.”

The bond she secured with the keys led to an early interest in songwriting. Capra wrote not just out of necessity to funnel

her creative energy, but to release tension and have a voice that owned her feelings and most intimate details.

“The first full song I ever wrote, I named ‘Falling Into You,’” the 21-year-old recalls. “I was 14 at the time.

It was my cheesy way of telling my first boyfriend that I loved him. It probably took me about 45 minutes to write it. I didn’t know then that this song would be the beginning of my life as a musician.”

Though she’s only been playing shows in Wilmington over the past year, including a weekly Monday night gig at Costello’s Piano Bar, her voice bellows with passionate zeal like a seasoned performer. Her piano playing consists of layers upon layers of delicate arias and moody chord compositions. She evokes a sense of sorrow in “Goodbye,” predisposed by love lost and the numerous mind games that come with it. “Tennessee” also carries the same hushed hopelessness, only to be followed by change. Change seems a recurring theme through much of her music, in fact.

“Most of my songs are incredibly personal,” she reveals. “Songwriting helps me in more ways than one. It helps me sort through my feelings and overcome some of the obstacles I get hung up on in my life.

It’s a huge part of me, of my personality.

If I didn’t or couldn’t do it, I don’t think I’d

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be effective at most of the things people do involving feelings.”

Most people can relate to the messages coming from Capra’s artistry, especially regarding love. Though she has yet to release any music, it’s first on her 2011 list of to-dos. She plans to focus on laying down tracks out of the over 35 songs written and conceptualized. Devised throughout her life, she says her style of writing changes depending on mood, circumstances and what naturally flows from within, “The hardest song I’ve written is ‘Take Me Down,’” she says. “The melody is tricky, especially at the beginning, and the song is in a key I don’t usually play in.”

It may go unnoticed by much of the audience, as seemingly they’re allying with the local and her magnified presence to no avail.

Every Monday evening, Capra plays Ladies Night at Costello’s, downtown Wilmington, from 9 p.m. to midnight—“maybe later if anyone insists,” she says. The songstress will be spreading her talent on January 14th to the Mad Boar restaurant in Wallace, too. Though she doesn’t have an extensive tour yet in the works, it’s in her long-term plan. For now, folks can hear her at Costellos, on YouTube, at ReverbNation.com or on her Facebook page.

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soundboard

a preview of tunes all over town this week

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29 OPEN MIC W/ GARY ALLEN

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 OPEN MIC W/ SEAN GERARD (9PM)

—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ P. FUNK

—Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 MARK HERBERT & GABRIELLE

—Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement KARAOKE

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

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 SHOW TUNES W/ DONNA MERRITT

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 KARAOKE

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 BANGARANG W/ LORD WALRUS & SIR NICK BLAND

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM)

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 RAP ON THE RIVER

—The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 ACOUSTIC JAM/OPEN MIC

—Tangerine’s Caribbean Grill, 300 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 707-0202 OPEN MIC NIGHT

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 WEDNESDAY BAND

—Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 PAINTED MAN

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—Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737

KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON

—Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 OPEN MIC NIGHT

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ

—High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 KARAOKE

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 MAC & JUICE

—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

—Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DJ BATTLE

PAUL GRIMSHAW

DJ GREG

—Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement KARAOKE KONG

—Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 KARAOKE W/ DJ STEVE

—The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 RON HASSON

—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

DJ JUICE

KARAOKE

FRIED LOT

—The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

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

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

JOAN BURTON 7-10PM

Friday, December 7

OVERTYME 7-10PM

Saturday, January 8

ROB RONNER 7-10PM

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—16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

—Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

Saturday, January 1

—Village Cafe, 107 Hampstead Village, Hampstead, NC 910-270-3580

—Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

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OPEN MIC W/ GARY ALLEN

DJ DANE BRITT

JOHN TOPPINGS

TOM SHARPE

DJ S T R E T C H

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30

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—Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

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—Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647

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—Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC ACOUSTIC DUO (7-10)

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 OPEN MIC

—Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 DJ CED

—Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 DJ “MR LEE�

—Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 FIREDANCE & DRUMS @ DARK, DJ MIT PSYTRANCE (11PM)

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

—The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

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—Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

DJ DON’T STOP

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832

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

—Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355

FRED FLYNN & WES SAYER

JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM)

DJ CHEDDAR SELEKT

—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

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—Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON

—Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 CLASSY KARAOKE WITH MANDY CLAYTON

—Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001

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PIANO SHOW

—Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

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JOHN TOPPINGS

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

—Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N. Lumina Ave.; 256-2231

DJ SCOOTER FRESH

WORLDWIDE BROADCAST

—Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

NUTT STREET OPEN MIC

FRIDAY NIGHT FOLLIES DANCE DJ

—Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

DJ DUSTIN

DIRTY MEGA DANCE PARTY

—Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 DJ

—The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 DJ

—Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON

—Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 DJ DANE BRITT

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 LIVE MUSIC

—Islands Fresh Mex Grill, 260 Racine Dr., Wilmington, 799-2109 DJ

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 DJ ERIC (10PM-2AM)

—Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC

MACHINE GUN

—Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 BIG AL AND THE NOSERIDERS

—Orton Pool Room, 133 North Front St.; 343-8878 NEW YEAR’S PARTY

—Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 PHANTOM PLAYBOYS

—Fat Tony’s’ 250 Racine Dr, 910-3438881

INDIE NIGHT DELIGHT: The Juggling Gypsy hosts Greg Koons this Tuesday as the live feature for their Indie Music Night.

BIBIS AND BLACK

ANNABEL, EMPIRE! EMPIRE! AND SWTHRT

JAZZ WITH BENNY HILL

—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

—Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607

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

RON ETHERIDGE & JASON WOOLWINE

THE MULLETS

—Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996

—Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647

BEACH & SHAG W/ DJ ROCK

HANK SINATRA, BLASA GLIDERS AND THE DEBONZO BROTHERS

JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM)

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak St.; 689-7219 Island, NC KARAOKE KONG

OPEN MIC NIGHT

—Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355

—Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

—Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255 JEFF SANCHEZ AND FRIENDS

—Projekte, 523 South 3rd St., 352-0236

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—The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

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—Calico Room, 107 S. Front St. Wilmington, 762-2091 —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

Pre-registration required for all programs.

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—Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301

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

DJ TIME

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KARAOKE

JASON MARKS DUO

PERRY SMITH (BRUNCH 12-2)

BRETT JOHNSON’S JAM

—Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977

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

—Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 LADIES NIGHT W/ KERSTEN CAPRA

KARAOKE

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—Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628

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—The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

KARAOKE

DJ

—Ronnie’s Place, 6745-B Market St.; 228-8056 DJ S T R E T C H

—Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 DJ

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON

—Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 DJ

—Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 DJ ERIC (10PM-2AM)

—Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC DJ DANE BRITT

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 CLASSY KARAOKE WITH MANDY CLAYTON

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

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

—Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement

PIANO SHOW

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846

GALEN ON GUITAR (BRUNCH)

—Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave., Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211

IAMHUMAN

—Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

BUCKETTOVSISSORS

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

DJ P. MONEY

—Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

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—The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206

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

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

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

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—Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 JTAMA BAND

—Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919833-1255

—Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255

MONDAY, JANUARY 3

—Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 SALSA W/ DJ LALO

—Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595

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—Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DJ DANE BRITT

—Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 LIVE MUSIC

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St OPEN MIC NIGHT

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM)

—The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 OPEN MIC W/ BEAU

—16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DJ RICHTERMEISTER

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

—Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 OPEN MIC NIGHT

—Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866 DANCE PARTY WITH SELEKT

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4

BENNY HILL —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773

OPEN MIC NIGHT —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 KARAOKE —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 OPEN MIC NIGHT —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 KARAOKE —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC INDIE MUSIC NIGHT —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KARAOKE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 JOHNNY ACOUSTIC —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE W/ DJ DANE BRITT —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 CAPE FEAR BLUES JAM —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 THE CONTRABAND 11PM —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 WILMINGTON UNPLUGGED 7PM —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

GREG KOONS OPEN MIC W —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; —Soapbox Lo 251-8500 763-2223 DJ P. FUNK KARAOKE KONG —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 —Fibber McG 509-1551 DJ “MR LEE” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; MARK HERBE —Green Light 791-7595 JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM) Basement —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607SHOW TUNE —Costello’s P NUTT HOUSE IMPROV —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Street; 362-96 RON RONNE Front St.; 251-8500 RADIO HAYES AND ECHOPOINT21 —Reel Cafe, 1 —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; KARAOKE —Katy’s, 1054 772-1400 BANGARANG DJ EYECON NICK BLAND —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 —Red Dogs, 5 OPEN MIC NIGHT ville Beach; 25 —Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson JAMES JARV St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255 —The Harp; 1 LIVE ACOUSTIC DUALING PIA —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; —Rum Runne 256-3838 815-3846 OPEN MIC NIGHT KARAOKE —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; —Wild Wing C 763-3737 256-3838 ACOUSTIC JA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 —Tangerine’s OPEN MIC W/ GARY ALLEN N. Lake Park B —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 707-0202

OPEN MIC W/ SEAN GERARD (9PM) —Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ P. FUNK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 MARK HERBERT & GABRIELLE —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement SHOW TUNES W/ DONNA MERRITT —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 RON RONNER —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KARAOKE —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 BANGARANG W/ LORD WALRUS & SIR NICK BLAND —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 JAMES JARVIS & FRIENDS (7PM-8PM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DUALING PIANOS & LEE HAUSER —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 KARAOKE —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 ACOUSTIC JAM/OPEN MIC —Tangerine’s Caribbean Grill, 300 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 707-0202

OPEN MIC —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 DJ JUICE —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KARAOKE —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 KARAOKE WITH BOB CLAYTON —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 NUTT HOUSE IMPROV —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 DJ —High Tide Lounge, 1800 Carolina Beach Ave., Carolina Bch; 458-0807 DJ SONIC —Deep South Bar, 430 South Dawson St., Raleigh, 919-833-1255

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Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region THE ORANGE PEEL

ALABAMA THEATRE

4750 HWY 17 SOUTH N. MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 272-1111 12/29-1/1: Christmas Show

101 BILTMORE AVENUE ASHEVILLE, NC (828) 225-5851 12/30: Toubab Krewe and Jonathan Scales Fourchestra 12/31: Clutch with Kylesa & Righteous Fool

CAT’S CRADLE

300 E. MAIN ST. CARRBORO, NC (919) 967-9053 12/31: Arrogance featuring No Eyes and Dogbreath

THE CAROLINA OPRY

8901-A BUSINESS 17 N., MYRTLE BEACH, SC (843) 913-1450 12/29-1/1: Carolina Opry Christmas Special

GREENSBORO COLISEUM

1921 W. LEE STREET GREENSBORO, NC 27403 (336) 373-7400 12/31: Comedian Chris Wiles

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A Geekʼs Year-End High:

reel to reel

‘Tron Legacy’ excels at the ‘80s remake

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llow me to be a time traveler: It’s 1982, a time when Olivia Newton John and Hall & Oates topped the music charts. “The Smurfs” were introduced to children who didn’t realize they were being taught Marxism. Kids lined up to play arcade games, and a little movie named “Tron” came to the theaters.

Every geek has one of those stories: a kind of loser “Mad Lib,” where he fills in the blanks to recall a moment that influenced him. Normally it’s kind of sad: “When I was blank, I went to see blank and from that moment on, I was a fan of blank.”

For most geeks, it has something to do with “Star Wars.” For me, it was “Tron.”

When I was 10, my uncle took me and my brothers to see the movie at the Keith-Albee Theater—a 19th century theater with statues and sculptures flanking the proscenium, ascending 100 feet into the air.

“Tron” tapped into every nerd tendency. It was about video games, computer programs and virtual worlds. I loved it!

How could I not? I was a super nerd. In 1982 I was listening to Kraftwerk’s “Computer World,” playing every video game I could get my hands on, and begging my parents to buy us a Commodore 64 home computer. This was the movie for me.

All the other kids were freaking out over “E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial.” I still remember watching “E.T.” and hearing the sobs of children and grown-ups touched by the heartwarming tale of a lost alien and the friendship he formed with a young boy. Weak! So weak! I wanted none of that heartwarming crap; I was all about “Tron.”

Adulthood has a way of killing our childhood dreams. I watched the original “Tron” again, and it holds up about as well as a weightlifter who suffers from Avian Bone syndrome. The special effects are awful. The story is confusing and confounding. There’s no doubt that “Tron” was ahead of its time.

The story of virtual landscapes and humans entering this world laid the foundation for many modern science-fiction concepts. The memory of “Tron” still holds, but the concept is far better than the execution.

Fortunately, “Tron Legacy” builds upon the ideas of the original and now has the computerized muscle to make the virtual world something at which to marvel. The story quickly brings us up to date. In the ‘80s Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) beaome a computing icon—he designed games and software that revolutionized the industry, but he wanted something more. After the events of the first film, he worked to create a perfect virtual world. And, on the eve of his greatest success, he disappeared.

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Tron Legacy Starring Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund

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this week in film in favor of a singular design concept.

There’s a few deal breakers in the film.

Jeff Bridges plays two roles: one of the performances is a kind of digital approximation where computer animators have de-aged him to his 20s. It’s fascinating to watch, but

Lair of the White Worm Subversive Film Series Juggling Gypsy •1612 Castle St. (910) 763-2223 Sundays, 8pm • Free

January 2nd: Bram Stoker’s tale of the “Southhamption Worm,” an ancient creature from Irish lore who feeds on human sacrifices. When an archeologist digs at a bed and breakfast inn, run by the Trent sisters, Mary and Eve, he discovers some Roman coins and a strange skull. He then learns the local legend of how the D’Ampton family slew the white “worm,” actually a snake or dragon. Starring Peter Calfoldi, Sammi Dvis and Catherine Oxenberg. 93 min

Inside Job

Cinematique Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut Street December 27th - 29th, 7:30pm, $10 RETURN TO THE ‘80S: Jeff Bridges returns to the big screen in his 1980’s remake of “Tron.”

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Fast forward to the here and now. Kevin’s son Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund) is a thrill-seeker who has never gotten over his father’s abandonment. After receiving a mysterious message, Sam pursues a clue to his father’s whereabouts.

Sam unlocks a portal to the virtual world, where everything is black with neon trim, and programs are made to battle against one another in gladiatorial combat, scored to the music of Daft Punk. Sam discovers that a program his father created has gone rogue. In an effort to create a perfect world, the rogue program “Clu” is purging all imperfections.

It’s a simple story: tyranny, God complexes and the burden of creation. It’s effective, and far more involved and creative than other revisionist remakes of past geek glories (George Lucas, I’m looking at you).

The movie is something to behold. The 3-D sequences are amazing. There’s a lucidity to the world of “Tron Legacy” that is lacking in many big-budget computerized blockbusters. Conceptually, it’s a masterpiece—the kind of movie that smartly eschews the “my digital toolbox is bigger than yours” mindset

not exactly 100 percent realistic. I thought it was cool—mind-blowing, actually. But there are those who won’t buy into it.

“Tron Legacy” improves greatly upon its predecessor. It is light years ahead in terms of the virtual world it wants to build. It has added a more engaging story. Like all good sequels, it takes what was so good about the original—Jeff Bridges, Light Cycles and the core concept—and takes it to a higher level rather than just rehashing the same tired beats over and over again. “Tron Legacy” is a fantastic theatrical experience.

From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Charles Ferguson (“No End In Sight”), comes the first movie to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008, with extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists. 108 min. Rated PG-13.

Little Fockers

Regal Mayfaire Cinemas 900 Town Center Drive • (910) 256-0556 Call for times • $6.50 - $9.50 It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get “in” with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack.

Yet, Jack’s suspicions rise again, leaving him to wonder if Greg will pass his final test and become the family’s next patriarch—or if the circle of trust be broken for good.

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below Dining Feature

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A Family Business: An interview with Wayfarer Deli owner Carey Way

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few different signs have graced the ivycovered corner at 110 South Front Street over the years. Replacing The Olive Tree and ringing in 2011 is a brand new restaurant that mixes a Connecticut family business-tradition with Mediterranean-style deli dishes.

The doors opened on December 8th and already downtown is feeling the difference.

Owner Carey Way and her general manager Ron Suriano bring years of business savvy and an upscale approach to lunch into the new venture, The Wayfarer. To find out the origins of this unique restaurant model, encore sat down with Way, a businesswoman with an international résumé and a homegrown inspiration who designed the deli’s slogan: “Locally owned and internationally inspired.” e: Tell us about the deli that your family had

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Wayfarer Deli 110 S. Front St. (910) 762-4788 www.wayfarerdeli.com while you were growing up.

Carey Way: We lived in a town called Newington, Connecticut, and it was actually a bakery and deli. The bakery was part of a franchise, but my mother built the deli part herself, and it ended up growing like crazy. All through high school, that was my life, watching and learning from her. I grew up in this business. e: Did you take over the business later?

CW: No, I ended up moving to Switzerland and owning my own English-speaking school there.

It was a really interesting experience, but, eventually, I wanted to be with my family again. So I moved back to the states. e: So how did you end up in Wilmington?

CW: My parents had retired down here, so all of us siblings ended up following them. My brother opened up a heating and air business here, and I worked for Mutual of Omaha for a little while.

Both of my parents are deceased now so opening up this deli was really a tribute to my mom and what she did with the restaurant up there. e: How did you meet Ron, your manager?

CW: At Mutual of Omaha, my job was to recruit salespeople. He worked for Land Rover, and I pulled him over to work for us for a little while.

He didn’t stay long and, eventually, he went back to Land Rover, but we stayed friends.

When I decided to start a business, he was the first person I thought of, and I contacted him about it right away. He does all of the accounting and marketing for the deli; I don’t know what I would do without him!

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e: What kind of food does the Wayfarer serve?

CW: It’s basic deli selections but we keep things more upscale and with a Mediterranean feel. We have our empanadas, which are really popular, and we serve a lot of our sandwiches on ciabatta bread. e: Do you have a dish you’re particularly proud of?

CW: Well, we roast our own roast beef. We also have something called an “Omaha,” which is covered with caramelized onions; people re-

THE PEASANT SNACK: A spicy Italian breakfast features sausage patty, farm-fresh eggs, mozzarella, vine-ripe tomatoes and arugula on panini-pressed ciabatta, with home fries and fruit.

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ally like that one. There is a “grown-up grilled cheese” with Havarti, fontina and other cheeses, and a beef on weck. e: What kind of an atmosphere could one find in the Wayfarer?

CW: It’s very warm, cozy and friendly in here.

That was really important to us getting started.

We want people to feel welcomed, and that this is their neighborhood deli. e: Do you have a New Year’s resolution for the deli?

CW: Yes, to serve good food and good vibes!

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e d i u g g n dini AMERICAN BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA A short drive from the beach, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Mayfaire Town Center is a fun, friendly neighborhood restaurant. Serving the best brick-oven pizzas around, Brixx also offers a fine selection of signature focaccia sandwiches, pastas, fresh salads and desserts. Stop in for a quick lunch, or kick back on the patio with one of 24 beers on tap or 14 wines by the glass. Brixx is also a late-night destination, serving 2-for-1 pizzas and appetizers after 10pm Open until 1am Monday through Saturday and 11pm on Sunday.6801 Main Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. (910) 256-9677. www.brixxpizza.com.

BLUEWATER Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of sailing ships and the Intracoastal Waterway while dining at this popular casual American restaurant in Wrightsville Beach. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Favorites include jumbo lump crab cakes, succulent seafood lasagna, crispy coconut shrimp and an incredible Caribbean fudge pie.

Dine inside or at their award-winning outdoor patio and bar, which is the location for their lively Waterfront Music Series every Sunday during the summer months. Large parties welcome.

Private event space available. BluewaterDining. com. 4 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC .

(910) 256.8500.

CHRIS’ COSMIC KITCHEN CosmicKitchenOnline.com Serving breakfast all day as well as lunch and handmade cheesecake, Chef and Owner Chris Lubben loves to make many of his menu items from scratch. Whether you’re in the mood for a fluffy 3-egg Omelet, Shrimp & Grits, Prime Rib Sandwich or Andes Mint Cheesecake, Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is your “Out of this World” Breakfast/Lunch Destination. Evening restaurant rental is available, as well as a Personal Chef service.

Chris’ Cosmic Kitchen is located at 420 Eastwood Rd, Unit 109, on the corner of Racine Dr. and Eastwood Rd. New Winter Hours: 8am-4pm Tues-Sat. Sunday Brunch 9am-2pm. Closed Monday. Take-out calls welcome, 792-6720. Follow us on Twitter @ CosmicKitchen.

C.G. DAWGS

cravings. You may find them daily at their new location on the boardwalk of Market and Water St. from 11am to 5pm. Saturdays at the farmers market. Thursday-Saturday nights they are on Market St. between Front and 2nd St. from 10pm to 3:00am. Then they finish the week off at Fibbers on Sunday nights until 3am. To busy to leave the office? Ask about their lunch time delivery service for downtown!!

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

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.

food, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size.

Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street • (910) 251-0433

PINE VALLEY MARKET

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

Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest 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 takehome frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 9am-6pm; closed Sunday.

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

KEFI

MELLOW MUSHROOM

Kefi, founded in 1981 by a group of friends, has a long-standing tradition as a favorite local watering hole. This Wrightsville-Beach eatery is open at 6am for breakfast, offering everything from omelets and pancakes, to shrimp and grits. Take a break from the beach and visit Kefi’s, where their menu features a variety of salads and sandwiches. There is even a “working man’s lunch,” served Monday through Friday, all for under $6. At night Kefi comes alive by serving dinner with a Southern flare. From the fried pickles appetizer to their the shrimp or oyster Po’boy to their nightly dinner specials, there is something that will make your taste buds sing. Then stick around for live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; nightly drink specials are offered. Go online at www.kefilive.com for more info and full music schedule. Open 6am-2am, seven days a week, with full ABC permits. Lunch deliveries available in the Wrightsville Beach area. Located at 2012 Eastwood Road, (910) 256-3558.

Mellow out and relax in the comfortable atmosphere that Mellow Mushroom offers.

From the giant psychadelic ‘shroom located in the bar area to the Cadillac hanging on the wall, this restaurant is far from ordinary.

The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their handtossed, spring-water dough brings new meaning to pizzas and calzones—healthy!!

With 20 drafts and an array of microbrews, domestic and import bottles, Mellow Mushroom has an extensive beer list and full bar.

Also, check out their lunch specials and variety of sandwiches. Their menu also caters to everyone and offers many vegetarian dishes. Live jazz on Wednesdays. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11am-10pm; Sun., 12pm-9pm.

4311 Oleander Drive, (910) 452-3773.

HOLIDAY INN RESORT

For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilm- THE LITTLE DIPPER Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The ington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night with a global variety of cheeses, meats, sea24 encore | december 29, 2010 - january 4 , 2011 | www.encorepub.com

TROLLY STOP Trolly Stop Hot Dogs are family owned with six locations. Since 1976 they specialize in homemade chili, slaw and sauces. Dogs include Smithfield (beef & pork), Southern Dog, Sabrett (all beef), Northern Dog, Carolina Packers Pork Dog (smoked sausage), Oscar Mayer 98% Fat Free Dogs (turkey) and Light Life Veggie Dog

(soy). Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open six days including Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night from 10pm-3am; 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. Open at 11am on Sat.; South Howe St. in Southport, 457-7017; 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, 4585778. Catering cart available all year from $300.

(910) 297-8416.

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

Big Thai One (1001 N. 4th St. in the Brooklyn Arts District; 763-3035): Lunch M-F, 11-2. Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Closed Sunday. Big Thai Two (1319 Military Cutoff Rd. inside Landfall Center; 256-6588): Lunch M-F 11-2:30, Dinner M-Th 5-9, F-Sa 5-10, Sunday 5-9.

DOUBLE HAPPINESS Double Happiness offers the Port City fine Asian dining at reasonable prices. Now under new management, the restaurant will serve flavorful dishes, prepared by the cultural richness of authentic China. Serving items like traditional dim sum and gourmet home-style cooking, Double Happiness is still dedicated to branding the exotic flavors of fresh ingredients and a romantic spice in all of their cooking. Their friendly staff will always go the extra mile to help diners enjoy their experience.

Beer and wine is served for lunch and dinner, and Double Happiness is open Monday through Saturday, from 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm; closed Sundays. 4403 Wrighstville Avenue; (910) 313-1088.

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

HIRO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE What better way to celebrate a special occasion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a place where every meal is an exciting presentation. Knowing that a meal should be more than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theatre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it.

From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and halfpriced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm-10pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm-10:30pm; and Sunday 11am-10pm. Located at 222 Old Eastwood Road (910) 794-1570. Please visit the Web site at hirojapanesesteakhouse.com.

INDOCHINE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE If you’re ready to experience the wonders of the Orient without having to leave Wilmington, join us at Indochine for a truly unique experience. Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest.

Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden, or be entertained every Friday night with a Balinese dancer.

Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229. Indochinewilmington.com.

CARIBBEAN JAMAICA’S COMFORT ZONE Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is Wilmington’s Authentic Caribbean Restaurant conveniently located at 417 S. College Road in University Landing. We offer exquisite Caribbean cuisine to satisfy your taste buds, whether they are for spicy Jamaican jerk chicken, mellow flavors of our curry chicken, curry goat or our ox tail skillfully flavored by our Jamaican chefs. Come in and enjoy our many menu selections, our warm décor, smoke-free atmosphere, excellent service and our smooth reggae music. Operating hours are: Sunday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m; Mondays, closed; open Tuesday through Saturday 11:45 a.m. – 9 p.m.Jamaica’s Comfort Zone is family owned and operated. Check us out at www.jamaicascomfortzone.net or call us 910-399-2867. Live Music every First Friday.

EURO FUSION

December 31 New Year’s Eve with

PRESS 102 Espresso. Panini. Martini.

Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San Francisco in this new Euro-American eatery and martini bar in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington. Nestled inside the Hotel Tarrymore on the corner of Second and Dock streets, Press 102 offers the finest espresso and French press coffee made exclusively from locally roasted beans and more Panini creations this side of Tuscany. Boasting more than a hundred different wine labels and an endless variety of freshly pressed fruit and herb inspired martini cocktails foodies also enjoy a sophisticated evening menu that includes shrimp and grits made with red-eye gravy and a perfectly grilled New York strip bathed in a basil caramel and white balsamic reduction. Glass tile and eclectic mirrors make for a cozy bar and bistro seating at Press 102 and up to 60 guests can also enjoy outdoor patio seating surrounded by flowers and passersby. Large parties of up to 120 are welcome in the Veranda Room overlooking Dock Street. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner Tuesday through Saturday 7am – close and Sunday brunch from 10am til 2pm. Takeout calls welcome. 399-4438. Press102.com.

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

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

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

Romanelli’s offers patio dining and flat

1423 Third Street Downtown Wilmington Beside Greenfield Lake

910-763-1607

Ring in the New Year’s Irish Style Enjoy an elegant and fun evening at Wilmington’s only authentic Irish Pub

Serving a delicious four course European influenced meal prepared with local foods by our Experienced Chefs APPETIZERS

DESSERTS

Carolina Crab Dip • Local Shrimp Cocktail Scottish Smoked Salmon

Baileys or Raspberry Chambord Cheesecake Crème Brûlée Warm Apple Tart with Fresh Cream

SALAD COURSE

Local goat cheese, spiced walnuts, European cucumbers and saffron mustard vinaigrette MAIN COURSE

Filet Mignon with fresh Local Shrimp Local Free Range Breast of Duck Rack of Organic Local Lamb Pan Seared Sea Scallops

INCLUDES: Bottle of Wine per Couple Champagne Toast Party favors Live Entertainment by

JOHNNY ACOUSTIC

$40 per person

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screen TVs in its bar area. Dine in or take out, Romanelli’s is always a crowd favorite.

Large parties welcome. RomanellisRestaurant.com. 503 Olde Waterford Way, Leland.

(910) 383.1885.

GIORGIO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Giorgio’s is a locally owned, one-of-a-kind restaurant. Offering age-old traditions and timeless recipes, perfection is accomplished by combining the perfect cuisine and atmosphere for a dining experience that is not soon forgotten.

With over 50 years of cooking experience under one roof, the smells of old-fashioned home cooking float through the air creating that comforting feeling of home-away-from-home! From old world style dishes to modern day creations, the menu showcases multiple flavors that will tempt the palate of the most discriminating connoisseurs. A Monkey Junction landmark for over 12 years! www.giorgios-restaurant.com. 5226 S College Rd.,Wilmington (910) 790-9954.

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Caprice Bistro Crow Hill Flaming Amy’s Burrito Barn Flaming Amy’s Bowl Hieronymus Seafood Fish Bites, Giorgio’s Toyko 101 Saltworks II The Eat Spot Press 102 Aubriana’s Ruth’s Chris Steak House Siena Melting Pot

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“Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza. We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. We have the largest tequila selection in Wilmington. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.” Stop by for lunch dinner, or a late-night treat, open from 11:30am until 3am, seven days a week, 365 days a year, all ABC permits. 122 Market Street between Second and Front, downtown Wilmington.

251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff Rd., next to PT’s! (910) 2562229 www.grabslice.com.

LATIN AMERICAN SAN JUAN CAFE San Juan Café offers 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. Nightly drink specials! Hours of Operation Mon-Sat from 11am-2:30pm, and from 5-10pm. Open Sun from 5-10pm. Located at 3314 Wrightsville Avenue. 910.790.8661 Follow us on Facebook/Twitter for live music updates! www.sanjuancafenc.com

ORGANIC LOVEY’S MARKET

Lovey’s Market is a true blessing for shoppers looking for natural and organic groceries, or just a great place to meet friends for a quick, delicious, and totally fresh snack. Whether they are in the mood for a veggie burger, a bean burrito or a chicken Caesar wrap, shoppers will find a large selection of nutritious meals on the a la carte café menu at Lovey’s. The food bar—which has cold salads and hot selections that can be eaten in the café seating or boxed for take-out—can be 26 encore | december 29, 2010 - january 4 , 2011 | www.encorepub.com

Call now: (910) 791-0688

enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies made with organic fruits and vegetables.

Specializing in bulk sales of produce, grains, flours, beans and spices at affordable prices, Lovey‘s also carries grass-fed and free-range meats and poultry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, products are in stock regularly, as are vegan and vegetarian groceries and wholesome pet foods.

For anything shoppers want that is not in stock, Lovey‘s will be happy to find it.

Stop by Lovey’s Market Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm; Saturday, 9am to 6pm; and on Sundays, 10am to 6pm. Café hours: MondayFriday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331; www.loveysmarket.com.

TIDAL CREEK CO-OP Tidal Creek Deli offers a wide array of exceptional and unusual organic foods, all of which taste as good as they are for you.

The salad bar and hot bar incorporate flavors from around the world; each item is prepared by hand using only fresh and local ingredients.

The chefs are constantly experimenting to create new and exciting dishes. Choose from made to order smoothies with almond butter and hemp milk, salads with locally grown greens or, special order a wedding cake made from scratch to your specifications. Whatever your tastes, Tidal Creek Deli is a place to rejuvenate the mind and body while enjoying the company of a friendly and relaxed organic community. Located at 5329 Oleander Drive, (910) 799-2667; www.tidalcreek.coop.

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

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

EAST AT THE BLOCKADE RUNNER HOTEL The Blockade Runner offers an array of seasonal seafood specials, certified Angus beef, lobster menu on Friday evening plus a spectacular Sunday brunch. Romantic al fresco dining is available on our dinner deck located in the center of a lush garden overlooking the ocean far away from the traffic and noise. We offer live entertainment on Saturday evening and Sunday brunch.

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

(910) 256-2251.

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

Wilmington seafood lovers. In business for 27 years strong, Hieronymus has made a name for itself by consistently providing excellent service and the freshest of the fresh in oceanic cuisine. Complete with a full-service bar and a fireside oyster bar, it’s the place to be if you are seeking top-quality attributes in atmosphere, presentation, flavor and ingenuity. Signature dishes include Oysters Hieronymus and the Scallops Fra Diavlo. Hieronymus has all ABC permits and also provides catering. Voted “Best Seafood” in 2007. 5035 Market Street; (910) 392-6313.

OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best. Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach. Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes. Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable wedding receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome.

Private event space available. Family-style to go menu available. OceanicRestaurant. com. 703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach. (910) 256.5551

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNCW, this lively sports-themed restaurant is home to over 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. Carolina Ale House serves its full menu from 11a – 2a daily. CarolinaAleHouse. com. 317 South College Road, Wilmington, NC. (910) 791.9393.

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

New Year’s Eve 2010

Hilton Wilmington Riverside • December 31, 2010 • 8:30pm-1:00am

Cocktail Hour

Grand Concourse - 8:30-9:30pm A Grand Antipasto Display of Grilled Vegetables, Tapanade, Breads, Cheeses and Bruchetta.

Seasonal Fresh Sliced Fruits and a Seasoned Peel & Eat Shrimp with all the Appropriate Accompaniments.

A Selection of Gourmet Hors dʼ Oeuvres Passed Butler-Style During Cocktail Hour (2) Hours of Open Bar

Station Reception

Vote Now! www.encorepub.com

Grand Ballroom - 9:30pm-11:30pm Mini Bites, Sprawling Sampling of Unique Hors dʼ Oeuvres Replenished for Two Hours.

Herb Crusted Steamship of Beef, Carved to Order and Served with Au Jus and Silver Dollar Rolls.

Unlimited Pasta Station Prepared to Order with Sauces & Assorted Toppings including Meatballs, Onions, Peppers, Chicken, Shrimp, Sundries Tomatoes, Sausage, Spinach and Broccoli.

Cheers!

Champagne Toast Grand Ballroom - 11:45

Welcome to 2011 Dessert Reception

Grand Concourse - 12:00am-1:00am Ring in the New Year with an Assortment of Miniature Pastries, Cakes, and Danishes Served with Coffee, Tea, & Decaffeinated Coffee.

Pricing

PARTY PACKAGE ONLY: $79.00 Per Person

(Includes Applicable Taxes and Service Charges)

PARTY PACKAGE FOR TWO and Overnight Accommodations at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside: $299.00

(Room Packages Subject to Applicable Room Taxes)

PARTY PACKAGE FOR TWO and Overnight Accommodations at the Riverview Suites: $309.00 (Room Packages Subject to Applicable Room Taxes)

Payment is Due in Full at the Time of Reservation Packages are Non Refundable DJ Entertainment Space is Limited-Call For Reservations Today

910-763-5900

Bar Turns to Cash at 10:30pm Cocktail Attire

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below New Year’s 31 Crossword 30 Books 32 Nonprofit Feature 33 Creative Writing 34-39 Calendar, etc.

Cheers to the New Year!

Places abound with celebrations for 2011

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h, dear. Still haven’t found plans for December 31st? Rather than drinking Andre on the couch while watching reruns of “30 Rock” on Netflix (actually, that sounds awesome), many places around town are making celebrations an easy task.

Choosing which to do will be the hardest part!

We’ve complied a list of events for our readers, ranging from pricey (but worth it), in-between and moderate, to absolutely free!

Don’t forget the bubbly, and happy 2011!

“Midnight in Paris” Le Catalan 224 South Water Street • (910) 815-0200 $49/person The waterfront French bistro is hosting a Parisian-themed dinner menu with courses that include brie, smoked salmon, Veau Marengo and Tarte au Chocolat. Champagne is of course provided for the countdown!

Countdown Downtown Fat Tony’s/Orton’s/Longstreets Front Street • (910) 343-8881 (between Princess and Chestnut) $15 advance/$20 door Downtown’s block-long bash starts at 7 p.m. and will be hosted by the folks at Fat Tony’s, Orton’s Pool Hall and Longstreet’s.

Live music includes The Phantom Playboys, Big Al Hall and the Noseriders. Watch the ball drop with a champagne toast, a pizza buffet and free party favors! Reservations recommended immediately.

by: Lauren Hodges

Costellos’ New Year’s Eve Party Costellos Piano Bar 211 Princess St • (910) 362-9666 The sweet sounds of piano keys are just the thing to start off 2011 the right way. A live performance by Bibis and Black highlight the neighborhood music hall’s year-end celebration downtown.

day, museum favorite Mr. Mark (Mark Herbert) will be delighting audiences with his original songs.

New Year’s “You Call It” Bottega Gallery 208 North Front Street • (910) 7633737 Free admission; $3 beverages With the intense selection of beer, wine and champagne cocktails at Bottega Gallery, it’s hard to imagine any of it being $3. For New Year’s, anything goes as the customer decides where the recession-friendly price tag belongs! Spend the night in one of downtown’s best-loved art houses with their new exhibit, “Continuing the Form.”

New Year’s Eve with The Flu Wing Wing Café • Free cover!

1331 Military Cutoff Rd • (910) 2563838 Wilmington’s hottest wingery is hosting a late-night bash for those who want to stay up past midnight. The Flu (the band, not the illness) will be headlining the stage along with New Year’s festivities! A brunch will be served the next day to nurse those hangovers.

“Island of Lights” Kure Beach Pier • 100 K Avenue • Free The big lighted ball is being raised at Kure Beach’s famous pier on K Street. Admission is free to all who want to dance with the DJ, enter the raffles, and watch the midnight fireworks show. The raffle winner will receive the original artwork that inspired the 2010 Kure Beach Christmas card and ornament. Cash bar, ID required.

New Year’s Eve 2010 Hilton Wilmington Riverside 301 North Water Street • (910) 763-5900 $79/person Starting at 8:30 p.m., the downtown hotel will host a cocktail hour with antipasto and hors d’ oeuvres, the station reception in the Grand Ballroom at 9:30 p.m., with heavier fare and the champagne toast at 11:45 p.m.

The sweets roll in after midnight for the decadent dessert reception until 1 a.m. Packages, including overnight accommodations, are available as well.

The Children’s Museum 116 Orange Street • (910) 254-3534 $8 Starting at 11 a.m., kids can be a part of the New Year’s fun, too! The museum is making streamer sticks and noise makers leading up to a confetti toss and juice toast as part of their New Year’s Noon celebration! The next

Three Course Prix Fixe Press 102 102 South 2nd Street • (910) 399-4438 $27/person Hotel Tarrymore’s hit eatery is hosting a three-course feast with champagne flowing all night long. With selections like pear and gorgonzola tart, with smoked duck breast

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Champagne Dinner at EAST Restaurant Blockade Runner • Wrightsville Beach 275 Waynick Boulevard • (910) 2562251 $100/person This five-course meal (including dessert) promises mouth-watering selections like butter-poached Maine lobster atop risotto, blackberry foam, tenderloin beef, and chocolate lava cake with Grand Marnier glaze. Reservations are required to ring in 2011 on the Wrightsville Beach front.

and prosciutto-wrapped ahi tuna, this is the place for Port City foodies to celebrate the coming year. Reservations are advised.

Crow Hill’s Two-Seating Celebration 9 S. Front Street • (910) 228-5332 $35/three course • $85/four course Open bar Two options await diners at Crow Hill. For those who want a gourmet meal before heading off to a thumping party, there is the first seating: a three-course meal from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Anyone who wants to stay all night can choose the second seating, which includes a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. and a four-course bonanza with open beer, wine and champagne until 2 a.m. Find their tempting menus on Facebook!

New Year’s Party and Package Fox and Hound • $119 920 Town Center Drive • (910) 509-0805 We imagine that any place calling themselves “the best party in town” is going to deliver with a pretty sweet throwdown. Fox is offering dinner and a hotel package with the Marriott’s Townplace Suites. The party will include midnight champagne, of course, and a hotel shuttle awaiting anyone who decides to partake in the deal!

Machine Gun Kefi • $8 2012 Eastwood Road • (910) 256-3558 Popular rock cover band Machine Gun takes the stage at Eastwood Road hot spot Kefi for an ear-splitting New Year’s celebration. Head-banging and champagne mixtures not advised.

Jeff Sanchez and Friends Projekte 523 South 3rd Street • (910) 352-0236 Local singer/songwriter Jeff Sanchez will bring some musical friends by to join him in a year-end rock show that will rock the walls of Projekte. Owner Bonnie England is promising a “festive, foot-stompin’, frolicking New Year’s Eve!” A midnight champagne toast is on the house!

New Year’s Celebration Cruise The Henrietta III Riverboat Water and Dock Streets (910) 343-1611 • $85/person Find your sea legs this year and jump aboard the Henrietta III Riverboat. The cruise takes partiers down the Cape Fear River as they enjoy heavy appetizers, free favors and champagne. Reservations must be made in advance.

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A New Year for Faith: Dog inspires many to persevere, find hope

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s 2010 comes to an end, thousands of by: Tiffanie Gabrielse individuals will ponder what they want to achieve for the new year. They’ll consider it a second chance to start anew. Some Faith Alone: may seek to perk up their health, vow to better Stories of an Amazing Dog their finances, pledge to improve their relationBy Jude Stringfellow ships or get over old ones. My resolution is to have more patience. I’ll most likely fail, but at Xlibris, Corp least I‘ll try. It’s easy to make resolutions that $20.99 are tough and unrealistic, but it’s easier to find http://faiththedog.info reading material that claims to hold the key to inspire motivation. To be blunt, I find such material a waste of money. The fact of the matter is, rophied and had to be removed they worked harder together, took shifts nursing her and all one needs in the new year is a little Faith.

On January 21, 2003 Jude Stringfellow’s cohesively helped Faith through her first ma16-year-old-son, Reuben, went to help his jor battle: to sit upright. After three weeks of best friend bury a litter of puppies that had being enticed by spoonfuls of peanut butter died nearby in their neighborhood of Okla- raised high in the air, Faith lifted her torso off homa City. What he witnessed he couldn‘t the floor and sat like a squirrel.

“Caring for Faith was a tough decision to leave behind: a single living puppy born with only two functional legs being smothered by make, but it was nothing short of miraculous.” its mother. The yellow puppy—later named Stringfellow continues. “At the time I was a Faith by Stringfellow’s daughter, Laura—had professor of English at a community college in one front leg completely missing while the Oklahoma City, and I brought her with me to work. When others found out, they refused to other was badly deformed.

“Immediately, I was disappointed, because allow me to bring her anymore. She was twoin our situation I was a struggling, single par- to-three weeks old. How could I leave her? ent. I was going through a divorce, and we Then they told me to make a decision. So I were in a rental home where we couldn’t did: I quit. My son was working at CiCi’s Pizza have pets. We already had a contraband to help bring home money. My rental house puppy,” Stringfellow confesses, as Faith was being foreclosed on, but, hey, I was a difrelaxes in her favorite spot: under the bed. ference in this dog’s life.”

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spread like a wild fire. Montel Williams and Rickie Lake were among the first to bark out requests for a cameo. Then came Oprah.

Since 2006 Faith has been dubbed the talkshow queen’s “favorite guest.” Faith also has become an honorary Canadian Mountie, rubbed shoulders with several celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Samuel L. Jackson and has even toured with Ozzy Osbourne. Most dear to the Stringfellow family heart, however: Faith’s honorary rank of life long E-4 (or sergeant) in the United States Army. Literally walking proud and upright, Sgt. Faith happily serves her country, deploys across the U.S. to help wounded veterans and motivates them to keep their hope alive.

Today, Stringfellow is currently in the middle of penning her memoir and immortalizing Faith’s story on the page in a series of children‘s books. By rhyming and focusing on fun entertainment while integrating issues of morality, Faith’s message will be that of overcoming adversity and acceptance.

Illustrator Silvia Gaitan and multiple award-

winning writer and producer Derek Britt divulge to encore readers first the details of an upcoming project. “‘Faith the Dog’ is a magical story that tells of one little animal’s struggle to make it in a world not built for her,” Britt describes. “At the core of the story, it tells of an individual’s willpower and self-belief to change and adapt, especially when all signs point the other way. It all starts with a child’s first few years of development and first education. Through a children’s series we aim to not only entertain, but help mold children’s minds and behavior to benefit them for the rest of their lives.”

Touted as a “beautiful story with dazzling illustrations,” “Faith the Dog” covers welldeveloped characters that will inspire and connect to readers, just as Faith has done. Of every sale Stringfellow makes on the book, she will donate 10 percent to Operation International Children, an organization devoted to delivering school supplies to children of war-torn countries. She will also donate 10 percent to C.A.R.E, a no-kill animal shelter in Strawn, Texas.

“I want to do more!” Stringfellow continues, focusing on a goal to create 50 Faithbased safe animal shelters across the country, particularly near military bases where abandonment is unmanageable. “I’m doing what I think is the right thing to do. I want to be the person my dog believes I am. Faith is what courage looks like in reality. If you’re looking for help and are willing to receive it, she‘ll help turn yourself around.”

Born, rejected, later given a second chance and now unconditionally loved, Faith’s story exceeds the status of just another simple feel-good story. She exemplifies what it means to prosper, win and above all, survive. This (as Stringfellow would say) is her leg-acy: To help others possess the conviction to begin anew.

Follow Faith on her website, http://faiththedog.info or on Facebook.

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Alternative Pregnancy Care: Organization puts focus back on midwives

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hen the late, great comedian George Carlin spoke of parents and childbirth, he unrepentantly referred to it as “pumping out a unit” and “polluting the earth with these creatures.” Still, the event of a baby born is typically seen as beautiful and (dare some say?), even miraculous. Yet, there is a question that isn’t asked enough regarding pregnant mothers and the pending miracles inside their bellies: What goes on behind the scenes of maternity services? Do women have more options when it comes to prenatal care and childbirth?

Amnesty International recently published the article “Deadly Delivery: The Maternal Health Care Crisis in the United States,” which dissects the country’s poor infant morality rate and criticizes the maternity services, based on the evidence of discrimination against minority women, inhumane insurance matters and the bureaucratic aspects of hospitals. Is this what all future mothers have to prepare themselves for?

Here in Wilmington, there are is a small group of women who are trying to bring these issues to the public. The formation of Where’s My Midwife? began in August 2009 when Carolina OB/GYN, without any warning, cut its midwifery program, leaving many practicing midwives without a job, some even being escorted off the premises like criminals. What’s more devastating was that 80 families found out they no longer had a midwife to assist them during their time of need.

For the unfamiliar, midwifery is a practice that dates back to ancient Egyptian

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Women in the Center Chapter of BirthNetwork National Launched January 11th, 11 a.m.

WHQR Gallery 254 N. Front St., Ste 300 times. The occupation of a midwife is to provide care to women during pregnancy, labor and birth and during the post-partum period. Midwives give a more natural feel to childbirth, merely assisting women during birth, where the mother can actually say that she delivered the child herself, keeping the power within her. Midwives can assist births in a hospital or at home, as long as they are certified to perform home births. In Wilmington there are a total of five practicing midwives, two being certified to aid in home births.

“There’s so much more when it comes to midwives,” mother and WMM?’s education and advocacy chair Ryanna Battiste says. Battiste delves into the misconceptions involving midwives, such as being labeled a “hippie witch doctor” and the notion that giving birth at home with a midwife is normally unsafe and unregulated.

“Unlike your normal doctor appointment where you see the nurses for most of your care and then see the obstetricians for like five minutes, midwives will come to your home and advise you for a half hour,” she explains. “A lot of the doctors that you see during your pregnancy sometimes will not even be pres-

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ent at the birth, whereas midwives will be there every moment you need them.

They form a bond and trust, which is crucial to pregnant women. Midwives understand that for the woman to give birth, she has to be comfortable with everything, because everything can affect it.”

After the firing at Carolina OB/GYN, and the relentless calls of women asking the pivotal question—”Where’s my midwife?”—outraged women gathered to find out more about the “operational” issues, including the policy where a physician is required to be on the premises until birth. President of WMM? and mother Kirsti Kreutzer explains that because midwives do not conduct surgery, physicians are always present for hospital births.

“The policy said that the supervising physician had to be on site until birth was complete, which is different at the state level,” Kreutzer explains. “What really happens is they sign an agreement that says if a midwife needs to transfer care to a physician, the physician will be available.”

After receiving no answers, Where’s My Midwife? came to life to provide

women sources and information on alternative maternity services. Since, the aforementioned policy became amended in December 2009, and the organization garnered national attention from health and midwifery groups across the country.

Opening a local birthing center in Wilmington has become one of the top priorities of WMM?. Currently, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, contains the only one in the state. While the group has created a separate non-profit organization called Women in the Center, which aims to assemble a network of resources of all professionals serving women, they’re also working to include affordable classes that give the best evidence involving childbirth practices. Likewise, they’ll distribute information on dealing with post-partum, and also produce a support and social group for new parents.

“There’s a lot of awesome work in this town,” Battiste continues, “but the information is still bit disjointed.

There’s always going to be resistance to change, but our supporters have been great and made us where we are today. We’re very consumer-driven, and it’s the people that demand.”

What really matters to the organization is to continue raising awareness of midwives and their care. Taking notice of the midwife firings across the nation comes with the territory, unfortunately.

“Hospitals are, in essence, a monopoly and known as the only place where you can give birth,” Kreutzer claims. “It’s wise to prepare and research about [midwife firings] and find the disconnect between the public and the information on midwives, and also why physicians feel threatened by midwives.”

The launching of Women in the Center will take place at WHQR on Tuesday, January 11th at 11 a.m. More information on midwifery and alternative pregnancy care here in Wilmington can be found at www.wheresmymidwife. org and www.womeninthecenter.org.

An Involuntary Intimate, Part 27: No quarter

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eorge’s new workplace was an office building beside a museum and a pump station. Only, the office building looked like a pump station, the pump station looked like a museum, and the museum looked like a penitentiary.

When he tried to find the office building for his interview, he stopped by the pump station first, then the museum and, finally, the office building.

It felt good to be back in charcoal gray, pin-striped, 100 percent Italian wool, Binaca in a pocket and a silver tie, with a tiny diamond pattern. He had plans: a studio apartment at first while he built up his portfolio, and as opportunities arose, an entertainment system and maybe a new car. The crisp air made his nose run as he slammed his car door, pulled down his sleeves, and strode to the entrance. He sniffed sharply, his eyes darting about at his new fellow workers making their morning trek to the office.

Behind him now was all the calamity of the last year: having witnessed Cheri’s miscarriage from a spy camera, losing Melissa and his job, his home, his mother—and all the digging up of the past, from his father’s sins to his brother’s suicide. He had managed, at last, to put the past behind him and to step out into a new job, in a new town, with new people, who did not need to know anything of the past. George struck up a whistle as he held the door open for two women chatting with each other. They thanked him, he nodded and smiled, and then he caught the elevator with them up to the third floor. Their chatting fell off, and they snuck glances at him as the doors opened and he said, “After you, ladies.”

He rounded two corners, went through a pair of double doors, and gave a little tap dance with his fingers on the receptionist’s counter. “George Fincannon reporting,” he said. “Could you ring Bill Noland for me?”

Without looking at him, the receptionist made a call, and George took one of the two cushy seats in the foyer and flipped through a Business Week. Most of the stories read like a

by: Claude Limgoes course in surviving a war. George looked at his watch. He sat there for 20 minutes. He got up and tapped on the counter to get the receptionist’s attention. “Is Bill here?” The receptionist tugged on one of her earrings and gave a slight nod.

“Well,” George said, “should I just find my office myself?” He had not expected a welcome party, but the lack of attention was verging on rude.

“He’ll be out,” the receptionist mumbled, and she returned to sorting papers.

Then it dawned on George that someone might have told them why he had been fired.

His mind ran through possible suspects.

Would Martin stoop that low? Or perhaps Cheri once she found out he had left? Or did Ruth feel the need to set the world straight regarding him? Or could it have been his old supervisor? Perhaps his new boss was just then checking out the story.

He told himself not to panic, to just deny everything, blame it on favoritism, slander, disgruntled underlings—anything but the habit he had acquired of remotely violating people’s privacy.

He wished only for the old days again, when mentally and emotionally he had built high walls around himself. To live that way was easy, whereas the alternative risked a shredding of the heart, such as what Martin experienced when he found out about Nogo’s death, or what Leonard had experienced in loving George’s brother, or what Cheri would experience once she learned George was gone. There would be the confusion, the hunting for explanations, the disappointment, the rejection, the hurt, the despondency—all the mess of a broken heart. And thinking on that made George ever more glad that he had left without a goodbye.

George waited several more minutes, then looked at his watch. Lunch time was right around the corner. He went back to the receptionist and this time rapped on the counter. “Call Bill Noland and let me speak

to him.”

The receptionist punched the numbers and held out the receiver.

George put it to his ear.

“Bill here.”

“Bill? George Fincannon.”

“Say, George, didn’t you get any of the e-mails we sent you?”

“What e-mails?”

“We must have sent you at least a dozen.”

“Was it my old address? The George-nMelissa one?”

“Heck if I know.”

“It’s no good anymore. I told you that.”

“Ah. Well, here it is. The company’s under a hiring freeze.”

“What?”

“Indefinitely. I know. Really tough. The cut-off came two days before you were supposed to start. I’m sorry. I e-mailed you.”

George gave the receiver back to the receptionist, who hung it up and turned back to what she was doing. For some minutes, George simply stood there. It was as if, in

trying to go home, he had stumbled on a cliff that went straight down, a long way down, and he saw no way to return.

He pulled out his cell phone and dialed a number.

“Cheri?” he said. “George.” He listened to her chew him out. “Yep. I’m that and more. Listen, why don’t I pick you up at six and we’ll, eh, figure out dinner?”

With her agreement, he hung up, pocketed the phone, then turned to leave. Just as he was about to step into the elevator, he turned back to the receptionist still sorting her papers.

“Doubt I’ll ever be here again, but I didn’t catch your name,” he said to her.

“You never asked for it.”

“Then it was mutual benign neglect.” He mustered a smile.

“Maxine,” she said, eyeing him warily.

“George,” he said, holding out his hand.

They shook. “Have a nice day, Maxine.”

And with that George retraced his journey back to Nogo’s Arcade and his friends, where the heart could not retreat.

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where to be, what to do in Wilmington and beyond

Events ISLAND OF LIGHTS NEW YEAR’S PARTY 12/31, 9pm-12:30am: Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown Party, Street Dance & Fireworks Extravaganza. Unique New Year’s celebration features a street dance with deejay, followed by the lowering of a giant lighted beach ball at midnight and spectacular fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. Kure Beach Pier. Free. islandoflights.org/newyears. html.

NEW YEAR’S RIVERBOAT CRUISE 12/31, 8:30pm-12:30am: New Year’s Eve Riverboat Cruise aboard the Henrietta III riverboa, down the Cape Fear River. Boards at 8:30pm; cruises from 9-12:30am.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, party favors, champagne toast, tax and gratuity included: $85/person.

Prepaid RSVP rqd. New Year’s Eve cruise boards at the foot of Dock and Water streets, downtown Wilmington. 910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162. cfrboats.com TREE FEST TreeFest, an annual distribution of tree seedlings, will be held on Fri., 1/21, 10am-6pm, and 1/22, 10am-6pm (or until trees run out) in the JCPenney

12/31: ROLLING ON THE RIVER

Still need to make plans for New Yearʼs Eve? Well, allow us to help. The Henrietta III will host a New Yearʼs Eve party along the Cape Fear River on the 31st for $85 a person. It includes the nightly cruise, featuring heavy hors dʼoeuvres, entertainment, party favors, champagne toast, tax and gratuity.

Folks board at foot of Dock and Water, downtown Wilmington. (910) 343-1611. cfrboats.com. end court inside Independence Mall.Local residents are invited to pick up 5 tree seedlings to take home and plant on their property. A suggested donation of $3 per household will help ensure that TreeFest will return next year. TreeFest is funded by the donations received from participants during the event. Tree species include: Atlantic white cedar, Bald cypress, Black gum, Black walnut, Butternut, Catalpa, Chinese chestnut, Eastern redbud,

Eastern red cedar, Kousa dogwood, Overcup oak, Persimmon, Southern crab apple, Southern red oak, Swamp chestnut oak, Wax myrtle and Willow oak. Please note: species availability is subject to change without notice and trees are available first come, first serve. Bare-root seedlings grown in Goldsboro at the NC Forest Service Nursery. They need to be kept moist and planted as soon as possible; ideally the same weekend as TreeFest. Winter is a great time to plant trees in our area. Jennifer O’Keefe: 798-4404 or jeokeefe@nhcgov.com THALIAN HALL Fri.-Sun., 1/14-16: Frank Vignola’s Tribute to Django Reinhardt—virtuoso guitarist trio plays homage to Django Reinhardt and the centennial of the legendary gypsy jazz legend’s birth. A Rainbow Room Attraction, four sets, Friday thru Sunday, table seating, limited capacity. • Sat., 1/22: Blood Done Sign My Name, the play—A powerful and riveting multi-character portrayal by playwright/ actor Mike Wiley in the theatrical adaptation of author Tim Tyson’s best-selling memoir of the 1970 racial murder in Oxford, NC before Tyson’s father, Rev. Vernon Tyson and his family, relocated to Wilmington. Co-presented by UNCW; main stage.

• Fri.,1/28: Bettye LaVette: With her unforgettable performance of “A Change Is Gonna Come” with Jon Bon Jovi at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration, and her visceral, jaw-dropping “Love Reign O’er Me” that

brought Pete Townsend to tears during the Kennedy Center Honors, Bettye LaVette has commandeered the world stage. Grammy-nominated artist. www. thalianhall.org 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820 310 Chestnut Street JUGGLING GYPSY (All music listed on encore ’s soundboard; Subversive Film Series listed under ‘film’ in calendar.) Every Thurs: Firedance and drums at dark.

• 1/15: Bellydance Showcase w/Vartra Gitana (www. vatragitana.com). Juggling Gypsy, (910) 763-2223; http://jugglinggypsy.com 1612 Castle Street HOME EXPO AND REMODELING SHOW 1/29-30: The Wilmington-Cape Fear HomEXPO and Remodeling Show is a one-stop-shop with over 70 exhibit spaces offering the latest in home improvement products and services including the latest tips to make your living space more eco friendly. Free seminars are also offered both days with information on reducing energy costs, landscaping advice and more. Attendees can register to win prizes. Admission is $3 and children are free. For more information visit wilmingtonhomeexpo.com.

WILMINGTON DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC SERIES The Wilmington Downtown Economic Series takes place Thurs., 2/17, 11am-1:30pm, at Wilmington Convention Center. Feat. keynote speaker Kurt Weigle, President and CEO of the Downtown Development District in New Orleans. Mr. Weigle will discuss New Orleans’ recovery, revitalization and economic development. $50 or $40 through 1/14. (910) 763-7349 or mail checks payable to: Wilmington Downtown, Inc. P.O. Box 2235, Wilmington, NC 28402.

COMING TOGETHER CONFERENCE New Hanover County Schools will once again host the 17th annual Coming Together Conference on Mon., 2/21, 8am-3:30pm, at Snipes Academy of Arts and Design, 2150 Chestnut St. Partnership between NHCS, the Family Support Network of Southeastern North Carolina and the disAbility Resource Center. Local, state and national presenters share and educate parents, teachers, administrators, community members and other professionals on the latest information and issues concerning the education of students with disabilities. Participants also are informed about support groups, agencies, and up-to-date information on serving children with disabilities.

Lots of workshops and two nationally renowned keynote speakers: June E. Downing, Ph.D., Professor Emerita & Educational Consultant and Kirk Martin, Author, Behavioral Consultant & Founder of Celebrate Calm. 910-254-4454.

COASTAL LIVING SHOWCASE 3/19-20: Coastal Living Showcase, Schwartz Center, CFCC, 601 N Front St, $5. Jump start spring in a most fashionable way. Learn about rain barrel technology, sun roofs and perfecting plans for both indoor and outdoor living to enhance enoyment of our southest weather. All proceeds are funneled back to southeast communities.;(910)251-5031

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THREE RING PURPOSE A three-ring binder recycling program will benefit area students, thanks to Holiday Inn Express and Suites. Companies not using three-ring binders in lieu of electronic databases can bring their gentlyused or unused binders to Holiday Inn Express and Suites at 160 Van Campen Blvd (Market and College). The binders will be distributed to children who need them for school. Binders can be dropped off at hotel or they can be picked up by calling (910) 392-3227. • CFCC Athletic Dept. also hosts

a binder drive for the program through 1/14 and encourage dropoffs at their ofďŹ ces, 411 N. Front St. (910) 362-7191 MARDI GRAS FUND-RAISER/SILENT AUCTION 2/19, 5-10pm, Crow Hill, 9 S. Front St. Pleas join Where’s My Midwife? and Women In The Center for a grand celebration of Mardi Gras. Music and dancing, masks and beads, a cash bar, and some real New Orleans treats. Silent Auction feat. gift certiďŹ cates, art, handmade jewlery and more.

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Theatre/Auditions BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Auditions on 1/8, 11am, 2011 Carolina Beach Rd: Auditions for Opera House Theatre Company’s production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

Roles available for men and women in a wide range of ages. Please bring a prepared song and sheet music; an accompianist will be provided. Also come prepared for a dance audition. Performance dates: Wed. - Sun., 2/16-27 . Directed and Choreographed

by Ray Kennedy Rehearsals begin Mon. 1/17.

(910)762-4234 • The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson.

Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall. The energetic and bawdy Broadway hit recounts the (mostly) true story of the Chicken Ranch, a Texas brothel. It’s business as usual for Miss Mona and the girls until Melvin P. Thorpe, a crusading television anchor, turns his cameras at the house of ill repute. Small town vice faces off with righteous indignation in this funny look at sex and politics in the Lone Star State. Full of homespun humor, bodacious characters, and a country and western score that will have you whoopin’ and hollerin’ in the aisles, this show is guaranteed to brighten up the dreary days of February. Leave the little ones at home, though; parental discretion is advised. 2/16-20; 25-27. Individual tickets go on sale at the Center Box OfďŹ ce on Monday, 12/13. (910) 632-2285. www.thalianhall.org (click calendar) 310 Chestnut Street. Monday-Saturday, 2pm-6pm Season tickets and gift certiďŹ cates available year round at Opera House ofďŹ ce. (910) 762-4234.

CITY STAGE THEATER City Stage Announces it’s 2010-11 season as well as changes within the company! We have a new box ofďŹ ce number for ticket reservations: (910) 264-2602. citystagenc.com Chicago: 12/30- 1/2, 1/7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 28-30. • Three Penny Opera: 2/10-13, 18-20, 25-27. • The Little Dog Laughed: 3/10-13, 18-20, 25-27. • Godspell: 4/7-10, 15-17, 22-24. • Altar Boyz: 5/5-8, 13-15, 20-22. • Point Break Live! Will run throughout the month of June 2011. All shows at City Stage, downtown Wilmington. (910)264-2602. citystagetheatre@ gmail.com.

PERFORMANCE CLUB Offering weekly on-going classes for children and teens at Wilmington’s only studio theater for young actors! Performance Club, GLEE, Musical Theatre and Young Professionals classes will start-up in January. Try something new in the New Year!www.

PerformanceClubKids.com. 6624 Gordon Rd, Studio B. 910-338-3378. Director LJ Woodard.

BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS Big Dawg Productions’ 2011 Season: 1/20-23, 2730, 2/3-6, 10-13—A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters,â€? a tragicomic romance between two people whose relationship is depicted in a series of letters spanning multiple decades. The troupe plans to recruit multiple celebrity couples, from TV and ďŹ lm stars to local media personalities (and possibly elected ofďŹ cials). • 3/24-27, Mar. 31-4/3, 7-10, 14-17—Neil Simon’s “Rumors,â€? a modern farce about a high-proďŹ le New York dinner party that begins with a gunshot and ends in a comedy of errors and miscommunications. • 6/2-5, 9-12, 16-19—“The Hallelujah Girls,â€? the story of a group of Southern women who decide to open a day spa in an abandoned church and the hilarious complications that ensue. • 7/28-31, 8/47, 11-14—“Moonlight and Magnolias,â€? a comedy about the golden age of Hollywood and the making of the blockbuster ďŹ lm “Gone with the Wind.â€? • 9/15-18, 22-25, 29-10/2—“Murder by Natural Causes,â€? a stylish and cleverly plotted mystery by the creators of TV’s “Columbo.â€? • 11/3-6, 10-13, 17-20—“The Diary of Anne Frank,â€? which features newly discovered writings by the title character as well as recollections of Holocaust survivors. * A holiday-season program, with details to be announced later, is under consideration for early December. Sponsorships available for all 2011 productions. Tickets: $18 general admission ($10 Thurs performances) $15 seniors/students. Season ex passes, offering six admissions to any show or shows for $75 (a $100 value) on sale now.The theater also offers a dinner/theater package for groups of 30 or more at $40/ticket. 910-341-7228 or www. bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE 2010-11 Brunswick Little Theatre will present John Patrick Shanley’s 2005 “Doubt: A Parable,â€? at Playhouse 211 at 4320-100 on Southport-Supply Rd/Highway 211 across from BEMC between Supply and Southport. 4/1-3 and 8-10; 8pm or 3pm Sun. matinees. $10 for high school and college students with ID; $15 & 17 for adults. www.playhouse211. com or 910-200-7785. • The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad from ‘The Wind in the Willows,’ presented

by Stagestruck players, youth theatre. 7:30 pm, 2/25-27, 3/4-6, and Sun. matinees, 3pm. Both theatre productions at Odell Williamson Auditorium Event Center, Brunswick Community College, Thom Clemmons:910-524-4869 • Musical Review in Franklin Square Park. Free show under the stars, 5/2011 (exact dates TBA.) AMADEUS AUDITIONS 3/12, 11am, 2011 Carolina Beach Rd. Auditions for Opera House Theatre Company’s production of “Amadeusâ€?: roles are for men and women, wide range of ages. Cold readings from the script.

Performance Dates: Wed., 4/27 - Sun., 5/1; Fri., 5/6 - Sun., 5/8. Directed by Lou Criscuolo Rehearsals begin Mon, 3/28. (910)762-4234 READERS DINNER THEATRE AUDITIONS Sneads Ferry Community Theatre’s open auditions for a Readers Dinner Theatre to be presented 2/1213 and 19-20 at Sneads Ferry Community Center (126 Park Lane). Three women and one man portray a variety of characters during the performance of three one-act plays;comedy, mystery and murder.

Readers theatre does not require memorization of

lines, elaborate sets or costumes. Also needed: a stage manager and a lighting/sound person. Karen Sota: 910-327-0546

Gaubert. $30, student and military discount, $12.

Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW campus. 910-9623500 or 1-800-732-3643. nkwilcox@ec.rr.com

HOLLYWOOD DREAMS AUDITIONS TACT will hold auditions for the world premiere of ‘Hollywood Dreams: Songs From the Silver Screen,’ 1/22 at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., downtown. Ages 7-10 at 10am sharp; no prepared material required. Ages 11 through high school seniors at 11:30am. Be prepared to sing a song of your choice a cappella, and to dance (no sandals or ip-ops). Directed by Tom Briggs, runs 3/4-13 at the Hannah Block Second Street Stage.

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.

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TECHNIQUES IN MOTION Techniques In Motion School of Dance: 910 7993223. www.techniquesinmotion.com. Enroll free

GARY CONRAD Browncoat Pub & Theatre welcomes master hypnotist Gary Conrad, 1/15-15. Combining quick-witted humor, showmanship and hysterical audienceparticipation, Conrad’s shows regularly leave audiences amazedeven as they’re doubled over in laughter. What may happen: dancing like Lady GaGa, performing like an American Idol, losing belly buttons, switching genders, or even becoming erotic dancers! Doors at 7:30pm; show starts at 8m. Tickets are $15 GA and $10 with a student ID and may be purchased at the door or in advance. www.browncoattheatre.com.

111 Grace St. 910-341-0001

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12/31: SEAN PATTON

Laugh in the New Year with funnyman Sean Patton, who originally hails from Louisiana but currently resides in Brooklyn. Having recently opened for Tom Green, as well as toured solo and on the Southern Comedy Quartet Tour with Jarrod Harris, Nate Bargatze and Rory Scovel, heĘźs doing standup at the Nutt St. Comedy Room this Friday and Saturday night.

Tickets are $8 ahead or $10 day of.

NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM 12/31-1/1: Sean Patton 7pm doors, 8pm show, Tickets $8/$10. • Every Wed. Nutt House Improv Troupe, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. • Every Thursday Open Mic Stand Up, doors 8pm, showtime 9pm, no cover charge. 255 N. Front St, basement of Soapbox. www.nuttstreet.com. 910-520-5520

Music/Concerts CAPE FEAR CHORALE The Cape Fear Chorale, directed by Jerry Cribbs, is currently auditioning tenors and basses for the community chorus. For more information: www. capefearchorale.org.

NC SYMPHONY The North Carolina Symphony, led by Resident Conductor William Henry Curry, plays Kenan Auditorium, UNCW campus, Fri., 1/7, 8pm. Maestro Curry opens with Strauss’s sweeping masterwork Don Juan, before Bruch’s First Violin Concerto showcases the breathtaking skill of concertmaster Brian Reagin, now in his 22nd season with the North Carolina Symphony. Also playing Beethoven’s Third Symphony, the “Eroica.� $25-$45:www. ncsymphony.org or toll free 877-627-6724.

GAUBERT VIVANT! 1/16, 7:30pm: Gaubert Vivant! Nicolas Duchamp & Barbara McKenzie. The life and beautiful music of 20th century French Flute maestro, Philippe

through 12/24. Preschool tap & ballet (ages 3-4).

Mon., 4pm, ballet; Mon., 4:30, tap; Wed., 5:45, tap; 6:15, ballet; Thurs., 3pm, tap; 3:30, ballet. Also accepting enrollment in discovery motion tap & ballet (creative movement ages 2-3), ballet, jazz, acrobatics, boys only pop & lock/break dancing and more! 5543-100 Carolina Beach Rd. tbatson@ bellsouth.net CAROLINA LOUNGE DANCE LESSONS Tues.: Free shag lessons with Brad White. Beginner 7:30pm, Intermediate 8pm. Dancing till 11pm. $5 cover. • Line dance lessons w/Barbara Braak, 7:30pm; country line dancing, 9:30. Coming Thurs, 11/4: Band of Oz, 8:30pm. • Fri.: Salsa Night begins with Argentine Tango lessons, 7:30pm. $5 cover.

Salsa Lessons, 9:30pm & DJ Lalo. Open till 2:30am. • Sat.: Salsa w/DJ LaLo, free, 9pm till close. Carolina Lounge, 910 791-7595.

BALLROOM DANCESPORT LESSONS Jan Workshops: Buy One, Partner Gets One Free,!Tango, Cha-Cha, Shag in Jan. • Cha-Cha Workshop, Tues, 12/28, 7pm. • 3 New Beginner Ballroom: Choose: 6:15, Wed, 1/5, Beginner Ballroom; 3:30, Sun, 1/10; or Beginner Ballroom, 7:30, Mon 1/11. Friday Night Dance Club in Jan: Intro lesson early, $7, $5/HS/College w/id.Gift CertiďŹ cates, Ballroom DanceSport Dance Studio. Less than 1 mile from UNCW, 4523 Franklin Ave. Singles/

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Limberger’s Wilmington premier solo show titled ‘On a Whim.’ A native of New Hampshire, Shannon grew up enthralled by nature in small town nestled on the side of a mountain. Post high school, she attended Mass College of Art and Design (Massart) in Boston, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Illustration, with the intent to tattoo in order to supplement her work as a studio artist.

As the title of her show suggests, she moved to Wilmington rather capriciously. Her whimsical works come complete with sylvan fairies, dryads, nymphs and sprites, giving viewers a glimpse into the realm many of us knew as children and often return to in our dreams. 10 Market St. Shannon Limberger: limbee54@hotmail.com UNCW ANN FLACK BOSEMAN GALLERY UNCW’s Ann Flack Boseman Galleryannounces its 2010-11 exhibition calendar, covering a diverse collection of media. Jan-Ru Wan: 1/4-2/4, 2011, w/reception on Wed., 1/20, 6-7:30pm, Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor).

Born in Taiwan and educated in USA, Jan-Ru Wan, assistant professor at NC State, College of Design, has seen many differences between the two places in terms of art, philosophy, politics and society, but witnessed that basic human desires and needs do not drastically differ. Using fiber materials and textile works, she combines the multiplicity of small images, details and forms that make up the whole to reveal the individual and the universal simultaneously in the form of installation art. Shane Fernando, (910)962-7972 or fernandol@uncw.edu.

NEW ELEMENTS HOLIDAY SHOW 26th Annual Holiday Show hangs through 1/8/2011, featuring fine art and craft by more than 40 artists.

Monday-Saturday,10am-6pm. 216 N. Front St. (910) 343-8997. couples. Across from Cinema Dr, Corner Kerr & Franklin. www.BallrooomDanceSportNC.com.

910-799-2001 WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB 12/31: DJ Robert Clemmons, New Year’s Eve Dance in VFW Manley Reese at 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. All dances (unless otherwise noted) are: Members $8; Guests $10. Kathleen: 232-3315 or www.wilmingtonsingles.blogspot.com NEW HANOVER COUNRY RESOURCE CENTER Dancing lessons in Jan.: Wed, 12:30-3:30 Beginner - Intermediate; Beginner Ballroom,Waltz, Rumba, Tango and more. Advance RSVP: 910 799-2001 AZALEA COAST NC USA DANCE CHAPTER 1/8: Join us for our first 2011 Social Dance and lesson hosted by Azalea Coast NC USA Dance chapter at New Hanover Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Social dance lesson at 6:45pm, tand custom mix of ballroom & latin music 7:30-10pm. $10 includes lesson, no partner needed! $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military w/ID, $3 students w/ID. (910)799-8566 or AzaleaCoastDance@aol. com. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org 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

Art ART SOUP Art Soup, a local nonprofit arts organization, and Tidal Creek Cooperative presents Transitory, an art exhibition featuring the collected works of Rachel Kastner and Colleen Ringrose, on display through Jan. 2011. 5329 Oleander Dr, Suite 204. 910-7992667 FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHTS Fourth Friday Gallery Nights 2010, 6-9pm on the fourth Friday of each month: 12/26. No admission.

All ages. Several downtown galleries, studios and art spaces will open their doors to the public in an after-hours celebration of art and culture. The Art Walk is a self-guided tour featuring exhibitions

of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, metals, ceramics, mixed media and more. Includes opening receptions, artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art-activities; www. wilmingtonfourthfridays.com.

TAPAS SHOW The Tapas Show at Spectrum Art and Jewelry is a delightful sampling of exotic places and familiar faces. Our talented gallery artists have created a lively grouping of small artworks for this show. Subject matter includes Greece, France, Italy, Mexico, The Bahamas, and more. Feat: Marianne Dunn, Ginny Chenet, Jane Faudree, Kristin Gibson, Ann Hair, Nancy Noel May, Phil Meade, Jaquelin Perry. 1125-H Military Cutoff Rd. www. spectrumartandjewelry.com WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION Through 12/31: Wilmington Art Association Gallery welcomes the North Carolina Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) as the Special Event for December! The exhibit showcases the work of more than 20 nationally recognized and award winning artists, all from North Carolina.

These paintings demonstrate a diversity of styles, techniques and mixes of media available when working with colored pencils. CPSA website: http://www.cpsa.org. The WAA Gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday. 616 Castle St. MIXING IT UP Through 12/31: Kathleen McLeod is the Featured Artist for December with her show, “Mixing It Up.” This represents a year’s work in two media—oils and colored pencil. Recently transplanted from California, Kathleen is adjusting both her eye and palette to the light, color and textures unique to the Wilmington area. So much to paint, so little time. Kathleen McLeod’s website: http://www. mcleodfineart.com. The WAA Gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday. 616 Castle Street RIB CAGES The WHQR Gallery presents Rib Cages: Studies in Self-Sabotage and Circumstance, with artwork

by Sullivan Dunn and Amelia Hutchins. Brings together the work of two very talented Wilmington painters, Sullivan Dunn and Amelia Hutchins. All work available for sale and a portion of the sale price beneifts WHQR. 254 N. Front Street. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. (910) 343-1640. whqr.org.

CAPRICE BISTRO Caprice Bistro hosts opening reception for Shannon

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SILVER COAST WINERY Silver Coast Winery displays the works of Amy Hautman, through 1/15/2011. Hautman shows fine technical mastery of watercolor and oil mediums in precise brushstrokes of large scale flowers, enticing doorways, luscious grapevines and dramatic landscapes. She vividly portrays the emotional power of nature. All proceeds from sales at show will be donated to Carolina Health & Humor Association, dedicated to promoting health, healing and well being through humor for 24 years.

6680 Barbeque Rd NW Ocean Isle Beach, NC. (910) 287-2800. www.silvercoastwinery.com PORT CITY POTTERY & FINE CRAFTS Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts, Cotton Exchange in downtown Wilmington, w/ handmade, one-ofa-kind, 3-D art, crafts and more by jury-selected coastal North Carolina artisans. Open: Mon.-Sat., 10-5:30pm; Sun., 11-4pm. 307 N. Front St./7637111, portcitypottery.com BOTTEGA EVENTS EXHIBITS: Continuing the Form: An Exquisite Corps Exhibition, feat. Benjamin Billingsley, Drew Craven, Todd Carignan, Rachel Kastner, Colleen Ringrose.

The work featured in this show consists entirely of what is known as ‘Exquisite Corpses’ - works of art created through a collaborative process where each artist only sees a fragment of the preceding artist’s work and has to use that as the starting point for their own contribution, thus continuing the form in their own vision. Artwork on exhibit through 1/15. • EVENTS: Mon.: Old Skool Video Game Night and Open Paint and Create (bring art in progress). • Tues: Starving Artist and open-mic night • Wed.free weekly wine tastings, 7pm • Call to artists: Submissions for our Spring 2011 exhibition—recent or new works created by people with developmental and physical disabilities. All styles, medium and creative processes welcome. 2 jpeg images by 3/1/2011. 208 N. Front St. 910-7633737, www.bottegagallery.com. www.myspace. com/bottegagallery.

PROJEKTE EXHIBIT: “The Apple and the Tree,” in which parents and their children creatively collaborated in the art making process. Participating artists and mini Picassos: Michelle Connolly and her son, Aidan (age 7); Bonnie England and her two daughters, Cassandra (age 19) and Brooke (age 17); John and Kristin Gibson and their son, Riley (age 9) and daughter, Kirra (age 12); Niki Hildebrand and her mother (residing in Germany); Mitzy Jonkheer and

her son, Aidan (age 5); Jake and Christy Louden and their son; Melina Reed and Jonna Mary Reed (deceased mother); Joan and Jonathon Summit and their daughter, Alice (age 7). On display through 1/2/2011. EVENTS: “Figure Study,” oil on canvas, Bonnie England. Ongoing events: Sun., 6-8pm, Figure Drawing, $10. • Mon, Yoga Class ; 6:307:30pm, “pay-what-you-can”; Tues: Yoga Class, 6:30-7:30pm, “pay-what-you-can”; Belly-Dancing Class, 7:30-9pm, $15/class or $50/4 classes. • Wed.: African Drum Class, 6:30-7:30pm, $10; 1st Wed. ea. month: Diva Made—a discussion group for and about creative women ; 7:30-9pm, free event. • Thurs: Wine tasting, 6-8pm, free.

Every other Thursday: Thursday Theater, 7-9pm, Projekte Jazz, feat. the CFCC Jazz Ensemble, 9pm-midnight, free. • Fri: Pole Dancing Class, 10:30am, $20/class. Projekte Rock ; 8:30 - 11pm, a free event. 1st Friday of every month: Drum Circle, 7-9m, free. Jazz in the Projekte, 9pm-midnight, free. 4th Friday of every month: 4th Friday Gallery Walk and Artist reception, 7-9pm, free. • Sat: Projekte Rock, 8:30-11pm, free. 2nd Saturday of every month: Creative Exchange, 2-5pm, $15 for booth rental for artists, free to public. 523 South 3rd St. 910-352-0236 or theprojekte@gmail.com.

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

NC AQUARIUM EXHIBITS: Thank the ocean through a breathtaking new exhibit. The Aquarium installed its “Thank You Ocean” exhibit showcasing photography of sting rays, waves, fishermen and such by worldfamous photographers Scott Marshall, Logan Mock-Bunting and DJ Struntz. Admission: $8 ages 13-61; $7 ages 62 and up; $6 ages 3-12.

Free admission for: children under 2; registered groups of N.C. school children, and NC Aquarium Society members. EVENTS: Aquarist Apprentice, Behind the Scenes Tour, Extended Behind the Scenes Tour, Mommy and Me, Daddy and Me, Breakfast/DInner with the Fishes and more! Prereg. for all programs. 458-7468; 900 Loggerhead Rd. Kure Beach. ncaquariums.com WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 year history of Wrightsville Beach. 303 West Salisbury St. wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for more than 130 years. Interests and activities for all ages including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively children’s area, and spectacular scale models.

Housed in an original 1882 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level.

Groups receive special guided tours. Facilities can also be booked for meetings or mixers, accommodating groups of up to 150. Admission only $6 for adults, $5 for seniors/military, $3 for children 2-12, and free under age 2. Located at the north end of downtown at 505 Nutt St. 910763-2634 or www.wrrm.org.

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. 126 S. Third St. Adults $8, children $4. 762-0492. www.latimerhouse.org CAPE FEAR SERPENTARIUM

Cool down in front of “Anaconda Splash� exhibit in the indoor tropical jungle. See, photograph and even touch rare animals assembled from all over the planet in beautiful simulations of their natural environments. Meet colorful jungle birds, crocodiles, king cobras, black mambas and many more. Open from 11am-5pm, Sat. from 11am6pm. 20 Orange Street at Front Street on historic downtown riverwalk. (910) 762-1669 or www. capefearserpentarium.com.

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, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. • History Lecture with Tom Massey, Bellamy board member and Cape Fear Community College history Instructor, will discuss development of slavery in Colonial times. Q&A session and refreshments follow; 1/31, 7-8:30pm. $5. 910-251-3700. www. bellamymansion.org. 503 Market Street CAPE FEAR MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Grooming (closes 1/16): Glimpse a selection of personal grooming items, as you explore treasures from Cape Fear Museum’s collection. From wooden hair curlers to strawberry lip gloss, discover objects that help tell the stories of grooming through time. • Cape Fear Treasures: Seeing opens 1/18. Peruse a selection of items related to vision as you explore treasures from the Museum’s collection. From sunglasses to opera glasses to magnifying glasses, discover objects that help tell stories of seeing through time.Exhibit is free with paid Museum admission.• Photography in Focus. Explore the evolution of photography, from the daguerreotype to the digital camera. Discover how picture-taking technologies have changed, bringing cameras and photographs out of the studio and into the mainstream. • EVENTS: Museum closed 1/1-17 for building maintenance. • Volunteer Open House held ďŹ rst Wed. of mo. Opportunities are available in museum store, working with the historic collection, and as an education docent. • New Hanover County Resident’s Day: Residents admitted free ďŹ rst Sun. ea. mo. • Cape Fear 101: Photography in Focus, 1/11, 7pm, New Hanover Room, Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. Join Museum Registrar Terri Hudgins as she uses photographs from the Museum’s collection to explain how changing photographic technologies have taken us from the formal portrait to the snapshot. • Mystery at the Museum, 1/22, 10am-4pm. Something unusual has happened at the Museum. Investigate the crime scene then gather your evidence. Take ďŹ ngerprints, conduct chromatography tests, and analyze DNA. Interview historic witnesses and track down live animals. Forensic science, technology, and your imagination will help you solve the latest Mystery at the Museum. $3 members; $5 nonmembers. 910798-4362. • Learning Center: Playing with Math Sat, 1/29: Measure, estimate, identify, reason, plot and predict your way through interactive mathematics activities. Come play with math to discover how it ďŹ gures into your everyday life. Design your own math button to wear and take home. Open Sat., 1-4pm. Free w/paid admission. Appropriate for ages 5 to 12. Parental participation is required.• Hours: 9am-5pm Tues-Sat. and 1-5pm, Sun. Museum closed Mondays until Memorial Day 2011. Winter hrs: Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 1-5pm. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for students with valid ID and senior citizens; $5 special military rate with valid military ID; $3 for children 3-17; and free for children under 3. Museum members always free. 814 Market Street CAMERON ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS: Richard McMahan’s MINImuseum through 2/13/2011, feat. over 1,100 works of art ranging in date from 30,000 BCE to the present.

Tiny replicas of many of the most well-known artworks throughout history, some as small as postage stamps, created using recycled materials.

Miniscule renderings from various periods and cultures around the world: carvings, objects,

sculptures and paintings found in King Tut’s tomb, miniature copies of classic works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollock and Frida Kahlo; as well as cave paintings and historical furniture and decorative arts.• PuppetArt. Hangs through 1/9/2011. Features large-scale puppets and set designs from the famous Vermont-based Bread and Puppet Theatre, and selected international puppets from various historical periods drawn from the collection of Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.

PuppetArt is presented by the Cameron Art Museum in collaboration with the Port City Puppet Festival, sponsored by the Puppeteers of Am • Kaleidoscope: Changing Views of the Permanent Collection through 1/21. Features selected paintings, prints, drawings, sculptures, photographs, furniture, decorative arts and other objects drawn from the museum’s permanent collection EVENTS: Art

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supplied by the CFFA. Beginning fencing classes include the basic elements of fencing, the history of the sport, foundational techniques, conditioning, refereeing, and tournament strategy. Graduates will have the option of continuing to fence with the CFFA which offers fencing Tues/Wed/Thurs, 7:30pm. CFFA also offers an after-school fencing program for second through eighth grades. Coach Greg Spahr at: 910 799-8642.

BEST BODY CHALLENGE A one-time $20 donation to Women of Hope, a nonproďŹ t focusing on helping women suffering from all types of cancer, awards participants to become a part of Shawn Manning’s Your Best Body Challenge, as part of HeadSTRONG Athletics. The program is based on ‘The Biggest Loser’ phenomenon.

Details of the challenge found at http://headstrong. viprespond.com/ybbchallengeland.

Prizes awarded after 12-week exercise and nutrition program; women over 18 welcome. Winners announced 3/26, 10am.

The standard “lose weightâ€? resolution for every New Year can be put to bed after 2011 rings in. Just let Shawn Manning of HeadSTRONG Athletics help you complete a 12-week body makeover—and only for a $20 donation to Women of Hope. The nonproďŹ t helps women who are suffering from cancer. Awards will be given to the top body transformations; the programs is designed from “The Biggest Loser.â€?

Riffs: One at One, Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa, 1503-1519. Wed. 1/19, 1-1:30pm. Cost: $1. A new mini-lecture illustrated series begins with Anne Brennan, assistant director, offers succinct takes on ONE great work of art. Art Riffs sound notes on socio-economic inuences as well as technical and aesthetic. The ongoing series will be led by CAM staff and area educators. • CLASSES: Life Drawing every Tues., 6-9pm. Group meets in Reception Hall.

Participants provide own dry drawing materials and watercolors. • Yoga, every Thurs., noon and evening yoga, 6pm; $5 members, $8 non-members. • Tai Chi, every Wed., noon, $5 members, $8 nonmembers per class • Corner of South 17th St. and Independence Blvd. Tues-Wed and Fri-Sun., 11am-5pm; Thurs: 11am-9pm. Museum members free, $8 non-members, $5 students with valid ID, $3 children age 2 -12. www.cameronartmuseum. com or 910-395-5999.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON Activities vary every day of the week: Messy Mondays and Exploration Stations, Kids Cooking Club and Fetch!, Muddy Buddies and Toddler Time, Cardio Chaos, Gross Saturdays and Gardening Club! • 12/31 and 1/1, 11-1pm New Year’s Noon • 2/18: Feeding Friend-zy (adult night!!) • 16 Orange St. (910) 243-3534. www.playwilmington.org

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH REC CLASSES Wrightsville Beach Shag Lessons, beginner and intermediate on Sun. in the Fran Russ Rec Center at Wrightsville Beach Park. No partner needed. • Beginner II Bridge Lessons: Thurs, 9:30am-11:30am, 2/3-3/3. Finish the Beginner course taken in the fall, or join if you have some basic bidding and playing knowledge. Subjects to be covered are Stayman Doubles, Weak 2 Bids, Big Hands, and Play of Hand. Meets in the Fran Russ Rec Center. 910-256-7925 • Intermediate II Bridge Lessons: Thurs, noon2pm, 2/3-3/3. Finish the course started in the fall or join to learn about: Play of the Hand, Preemptive Bidding, Big Hands, Doubles and Balancing. Meets in the Fran Russ Rec Center.

910-256-7925. Pre-reg. • Bridge Workshops: Open to anyone with basic bridge knowledge and play experience. Different topics covered each week, 4/28, 5/5, 12, 9:30am-noon. All sessions consist of discussion and practice hands. 910-256-7925.

Pre-reg rqd.• Tennis Lessons for group, adults, youth ages 9-12 years and QuickStart for ages 6-8 years; classes meet Mon/Wed at Tennis Courts. • Yoga. Tue/Wed at 6:30pm. Classes meet in the Fran Russ Rec Center • Beginner Pilates: Tues/Thurs.

7:30-8:15am. • Low Impact Aerobics. Mon/Wed/Fri. 8-9am and 9-10am. Geared for seniors.; suitable to anyone. • Pilates 50/50: Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:1511:15am. Combines stabilizing and strengthening beneďŹ ts with exibility and posture. • Tone & Stretch.

Tues/Thurs. 8:30-9:15am. • Boot Camp ďŹ tness class meets Mon/Wed, 5:30–6:30pm; and Tues/Thurs, 6-7am; Sat., 8-9am. Pre-reg: (910) 256-7925.

CONDITIONING PROGRAM A free conditioning program is offered twice a week from 1/4-2/24 at 1pm to get senior softball players ready for the upcoming season that begins in April. For retired men, 55-75 (must be 55 by 12/31/11). Season runs April - Oct w/3-week break during the summer. Games played every Tues/Thurs, 9am. Two divisions: Atlantic Division consist of men 55-64 and coastal Division consist of men 65-75. Slow pitch league is sanctioned by the Amateur Softball Association and the North Carolina Senior Games. Games will be played at Olsen Park. www.wilmingtonseniorsoftball.com or call Phil at 791-0852 or Harry at 256-0543

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POLAR BEAR TENNIS LADDER Polar Bear Tennis Ladder: Jan. 1 - Mar 30.

Divisions: Singles (2.5-3.0, 3.5-4.0. Open).

Doubles: (6.0 and under, 6.5-7.5, Open). Mixed Doubles, USTA Membership not rqd. $20, includes singles, and doubles ladders. Deadline to register: 12/30th. Ladder begins: Mon, 1/3; ends Thurs, 3/31. Playoff for the top 8 players in each division, Sat, 4/2, at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex and will include food and refreshments.

Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, City of Wilmington, 3405-A Park Ave. 910-341-4631 or www.empiepark. com or info@empiepark.com.

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CAPE FEAR FENCING ASSOCIATION Cape Fear Fencing Association will offer its next beginners’ fencing class 1/4. Class will start at 6:307:30pm and runs six weeks. Taught by Head Coach Greg Spahr, Tues/Thurs,; $40. Meets in lower level of Tileston Gym at St. Mary’s on the corner of 5th and Ann, downtown Wilmington. All equipment is

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CINEMATIQUE WHQR’s Cinematique takes place every week, Mon.-Wed., 7:30pm, at Thalian Hall. Tickets: $7; etix.com or at box office. • 12/27-29: Inside Job—From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Charles Ferguson (No End In Sight), comes the first movie to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008, w/extensive research and interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists. 108 min.

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SOIL TO SOUL CLASSES Yoga Classes: Mon. 8:30am-9:30am and 121pm; Tues., 9:30am; Pre-Natal Yoga, Wed.,6pm7pm and 7:15-8:30pm; Thurs., 9am some yoga experience suggested; Fri., 10:30am and 4:30pm.

Pre-reg: 910-920-9890 or grow@soiltosoulonline. com

SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES 1/2: Lair of the White Worm. Bram SToker’s tale of the Southhamption Worm, an ancient creature from Irish lore who feeds on human sacrifices.

• 1/9: Altered States. Scientist transforms his DNA with hallucinogens with ensuing catatrophic results. • 1/16: Salome’s Last Dance. Oscar Wilde is treated to an illegal performance of his banned play ‘Salome’ on his birthday. Courtesy of the staff and patrons of his favorite brothel. • 1/23: The Devils. Demented and demonic fact-based ongoings at a medieval monastery, complete with exorcisms. Feat. Oliver Reed and Vanessa Redgrave. • 1/30: Gothic. Lord Byron and Percy Shelley imbibe hallucinogens on a fateful night at Byron’s estate. Juggling Gypsy, (910) 763-2223; http://jugglinggypsy.com 1612 Castle Street

Lectures/Readings LECTURE BY PHIL STINE 1/28, 5-9pm, lecture by Dr Phil Stine at St James Episcopal Church - Great Hall, 25 South Third St. “The History and Impact of the King James Bible” commemorates the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible in 1611.

(910)763-1628 19TH ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORECAST 1/6, presented by McGladrey, the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and Wilmington Industrial Development, Inc. Presenters are Richard Kaglic, economist for The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Charlotte Branch, and Dr. William Hall, senior economist at University of North Carolina Wilmington, Cameron School of Business. Learn what the economic future looks like for our area in 2011. Richard Kaglic will provide a detailed analysis of U.S. and state economic conditions, future trends and general economic patterns. Dr. William Hall will discuss the fundamental factors affecting local economic performance and employment trends in the area. Register/breakfast: 7am. Program: 7:30-9am. Wilmington Hilton Riverside, 301 N. Water St. Free! RSVP by 12/31: Jennifer Jones: 910-442-1612.

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WILMINGTON YOGA CENTER 1/1-2: Celebrating the New Year and its 11th year of service by offering free yoga classes all weekend! Try it commitment-free or a different style at no extra cost. In addition to free yoga classes, they have free chair massages, raffles and door prizes! Event is also a fundraiser for the Home of Hope Orphanage in Kerala, India, which provides a loving, safe, stable home to abandoned, homeless, abused, and neglected girls from ages 5 to 23. Five percent of the proceeds of every Kunga class is donated to charity. Donations accepted all weekend; (910) 350-0234. 5329 Oleander Dr, Ste 200.

HALYBURTON PARK Halyburton Park Programs: January 2011.

4099 S. 17th St. 341-0075 or halyburtonpark. com. Pre-registration rqd. • New Year’s Day Hike, 1/1, 10am-12pm, free. Start off the New Year by taking a 2 mile nature hike at Halyburton Park. Learn about the parks history, long leaf pine forest, Carolina Bays and enjoy the outdoors as we hike from the park to the Cameron Art Museum along the Gary Shell Cross- City Trail. • Backyard Birding and Bird Feeding, 1/8, 9:30-11:30am. $3.

Join a park naturalist into the world of birds and discover what tasty treats and feeders will attract these fantastic creatures each season. Each participant will take home a sample seed bag. • The Hunt for Fossils (ages 6-11). Discover what once inhabited the oceans of the world by hunting for fossils. We will learn all about the ancient creatures’ life styles, how to identify fossils, sift for fossils, and later, build an ancient craft; 1/15, 1:30-3:30. $3/participant. • Snake and Turtle Feeding: Enjoy a brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and a turtle will be fed during the demonstration.1/19, 4-4:30 pm. $1/participant • Winters Rest (ages 2-5), 1/24-25, 10-11am. $3/child. Many animals spend their winter fast asleep underground or buried deep in mud. Come out of your hibernation and learn more about these creatures. • Winter Bird Watching Trip: Pocosin Lakes and Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, 1/28 -29, 9am-5pm, $115/participant. We will visit Pocosin Lakes and Lake Mattamuskeet NWR, home to tens of thousands of Tundra Swan and Snow Geese, to observe a variety of migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. Transportation, lodging, and entrance fees included. Meals not included.

SOUTHEASTERN CAMERA SUPPLY Every Wednesday, 5-8pm, night, Wilmington photographer Gary Allen offers classes on digital photography at the Southeastern Camera in Wilmington. Different topics every week, small

DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS A new 13-week session of DivorceCare and DivorceCare4Kids will start on Tuesday, January 11th at 6:30pm, at Saint Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church , 1416 Market St. Christian based program offers support for adults and children of divorce ages 6-12 years of age. Using DVDs the adults view and then discuss topics that

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Annually, the center has free yoga classes the first weekend of the year, and this year is no exception. Try one of many classes, including free chair massages and enjoy raffles and door prizes on January 1st and 2nd.

The event also acts as a fund-raiser for the Home of Hope Orphanage in Kerala, India. Five percent of proceeds from every Kunga class gets donated; donations collected all weekend, too. (910) 350-0234. occur during the time of divorce. The children’s program covers these same topic but uses DVDs, crafts, music and dance to deal with the issues of divorce. St. Andrews Covenant : 762-9693 to preregister.

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING CENTER Aimed at people 50 years and older: Wednesdays in Nature: 2/23-4/13, 1-3pm. Leland Town Hall Center OLLI Member Price:, $40/member or $70/non-member. A weekly series on the nature, beauty and history of the Cape Fear region. Topics include, alligators, NC Coastal Land Trust, global warming, rice cultivation and more! Registration: 1/11, 910-962-3195 or www.uncw.edu/olli BEE KEEPING SCHOOL New Hanover County Beekeepers Assoc. offers beekeeper school, Mons., 7pm at New Hanover County Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr. First class held Wed., 1/19 and lasts through 2/28. Enroll by 1/15, $40; class size limited. (910) 762-9073. Firsttimers entered for chance to win free bees.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS A Connecting to Collections workshop on disaster preparedness has been scheduled for 1/24 at the U.S.S. North Carolina. Disaster Preparedness helpS with writing, testing, and developing your disaster plan; regional networking to develop response teams; disaster response training.

Instructor: Matthew Hunt, C2C project team member and Disaster Preparedness Coordinator.

Register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ c2cdisasterpreparednesswilmington

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Tour a Greenhouse Aquaponics system, the future of back yard gardening - Chemical Free and Pesticide Free gardening. Free. 5000 Masonboro Loop Road. (910)232-7704. AP@ theaquaponicsgarden.com NHC BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The regularly scheduled meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Education will be held on Tues., 1/4, 6:30pm, in the Board Room of the Dale K. Spencer Building in closed session, pursuant to NCGS § 143-318.11. 1802 South 15th St. The Board’s Policy Committee will meet on Tues., 1/4, 5pm in Room 104 of the Dale K. Spencer Building.

CREATIVE NONFICTION COMPETITION Submissions are open for 2011 Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition, hosted by the NC Writers’ Network and UNCW’s creative writing program. Memoirist Jay Varner, author of Nothing Left to Burn, will be the final judge of the 2011 Rose Post contest. The Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Competition encourages the creation of lasting nonfiction work that is outside the realm of conventional journalism and has relevance to North Carolinians.

Subjects may include traditional categories such as reviews, travel articles, profiles or interviews, place/history pieces or culture criticism. Prizes: 1st: $300; 2nd: $200; and 3rd, $100 respectively. The winning entry will be considered for publication by Southern Cultures magazine. Submissions postmarked by Wed., 1/5 and mailed to: North Carolina Writers’ Network, attn: Rose Post CompetitionPO Box 21591, Winston-Salem, NC 27120. Winners will be announced in March. www.ncwriters.org for complete guidelines.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER ILM The Assistance League of Greater Wilmington is holding its monthly meeting for members on Thur., 1/6, 9:30am at the New Hanover County Public Library, 201 Chestnut St. 3rd floor.

NORTH BRUNSWICK NEWCOMERS CLUB The North Brunswick Newcomers Club will meet for their monthly meeting on Fri., 1/13, 10am, at Zion United Methodist Church on 6864 Zion Church Rd. in Leland, NC. Refreshments served at 9:30am followed by our monthly business meeting and then our speaker. Speaker is Robert Cook, author of Wild, Wicked Wartime Wilmington. Alice Razzano: 383-3500.

LEAGUE OF WILMINGTON VOTERS League of Women Voters of the Lower Cape Fear announces changes in annual event for the public to meet with their legislators. With new people coming into office, citizens will be especially interested in meeting their representatives and the League has changed the date and time to accommodate more people. Formerly called “Breakfast With Your Legislators’, the event will now be “Face to Face” and will be held in the afternoon on Sun., 2/27, at New Hanover County Government Center, a cosponsor of the event. All state legislators and U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre are invited and expected to attend. This is a great opportunity for them to hear directly from their constituents and for citizens to speak as individuals with one or all of the legislators present.

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Meet ELLA If I look a bit sad to you, it’s because I’ve been living at Pender County Animal Control’s animal shelter for over two months. I’m ready to be part of a family! My name is Ella (CF2735) and I’m a 2 to 3-year-old girl who was found as a stray. They tell me I’m a Catahoula Leopard mix - sounds exotic, huh? It’s an American dog breed, though, and if you look us up on the internet, it says we’re intelligent, even-tempered, and love interacting with our families. Could your heart and home use a sweetheart like me? I’m very good with people and love to go for strolls in the great outdoors. I walk well on a leash and am so happy to receive attention and some well-deserved treats. Please give me a chance at a long and happy life with you! Just call Pender County Animal Control at 910-259-1349 or Officer Clewis at 910-279-3196 and they’ll be happy to tell you how we can meet.

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