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happy holidays! pg. 8 Thalian Association brings a holiday classic to the stage in the premiere of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas: The Musical.’ don’t miss its opening this week, and check out the preview article with an interview with its producer and Thalian Association’s artistic director, Tom Briggs.

All ‘White Christmas’ photos by Chris ochs.

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“President Obama held a ceremony at the White House to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. In response, Republicans said, ‘It’s even worse than we thought. He’s a Jewish Muslim.’”—Conan O’Brien “Anderson Cooper did a show this week from inside that half-mile long drug smuggling tunnel between San Diego and Mexico.

It’s quite an amazing tunnel. It has lighting, ventilation, a rail car, a Starbucks...”—Jimmy Kimmel “WikiLeaks continues to release thousands of classified documents, but some of the leaks are just gossip. Like the one saying Iranian President Ahmadinejad was once offered a 10 pm show on NBC. I guess they were just trying to ruin his reputation.”—Jay Leno “Happy 75th birthday to Woody Allen. It’s not easy finding a card that says, “Happy Birthday, Dad, Husband.”—Craig Ferguson

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4 live local: Gwenyfar Rohler takes time out to reflect on her first year of the Live Local, Live Small campaign.

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

artsy smartsy ......8-25 8 theater: Shea Carver previews

Thalian Association’s premiere of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas: The Musical’; Gwenyfar Rohler reviews City Stage’s ‘Santaland Diaries.’

10 art: Lauren Hodges finds out about Lynn Casper’s ‘Unfortunate Umbrellas’ photography project.

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

12-13 music: Lauren Hodges interviews Katharine Whalen about her upcoming show at Soapbox as part of the Rambling Holiday Review; Justin Lacy talks to Fred Champion about his releases on Bandcamp and Glow in the Dark Scars upcoming show at the Soapbox.

14-19 soundboard: See what bands and performers are playing in venues all over town.

21 film: Anghus reviews part 1 of the Harry Potter finale, ‘Deathly Halows.’

grub & guzzle ......23-26 23-26 dining guide: Need a few suggestions on where to eat? Flip through encore’s dining guide!

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28 books: Tiffanie Gabrielse reviews George Bush’s ‘‘Decision Points.’

29 nonprofit feature: Shea Carver talks Christmas trees and the Winter Park Optimist Club.

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

32 fact or fiction: Claude Limoges unveils part 25 of ‘An Involuntary Intimate.’

34-39 calendar/’toons/ horoscopes/pet of the week/ corkboard: Find out where to go and what to do about town with encore’s calendar; check out Tom Tomorrow and encore’s annual ‘toons winner, Jay Schiller; read your horoscope; see which of our furry friends of the week need adopting; and check out the latest saucy corkboard ads.

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y friend Ted asked me over coffee a few weeks ago, “So now that your year is up, are you going to keep buying local?” For readers who have stumbled upon this column, I started “Live Local” as a personal test to not shop in big-box stores or on the Internet, and refrain from eating at national chain restaurants for a year. I chronicled my challenges, successes and lessons along the way right here in encore.

“Or maybe, I should ask,” Ted rephrased, “are you still doing it?”

“Well, I had an emergency and had to buy toilet paper at 2 a.m.,” I explained. “After much debate, I settled on Harris Teeter because they are headquartered in Matthews, NC. Other than that, I am still going strong.”

There have been a lot of surprises with my Live Local experiment. The first is that I spend

by: Gwenyfar Rohler about two-thirds less money than before on groceries when I was shopping at Harris Teeter. Now, I buy bread form Great Harvest Bead Company, and food from Tidal Creek or the farmers’ market. The quality of food I now eat has improved dramatically. Though I am not a sickly person, I have seen an improvement in my health. This came as a big surprise. Overall, it has enhanced my quality of life—physically and mentally.

My perception—along with many other peoples’, I am sure—was it would be more expensive to shop locally. Small businesses frequently beat chain stores’ prices. Though we think the stores offer more competitive rates, because they spend a lot of money on advertising to tell

us so, I continuously find a local source better priced. After the fiasco with the exploding toilet in our previous location, I was stunned at the difference in price and service between Lowe’s and Coleman Plumbing Supply. Not only did Coleman have significantly better deals, they delivered the same day—for free! Plus, when I called, I got a real person on the phone who was knowledgeable about their inventory and understood my problem.

The Eisenhower era paints America as a country of people looking after each other, when “mom and pop” stores served communities in abundance nationwide. Though it is discussed during campaigns by politicians and the populace, it seems to be quickly forgotten when offering tax breaks to send jobs overseas or purchasing new towels. I have lived in that world for the last year. I have had people deliver

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Currently I run tabs at one restaurant and three stores. If something breaks, I take it back and talk with a real person about options.

Overall, my year has been full of real change.

It’s an incredible improvement in my quality of life. So, to answer Ted’s question: Yes, I am still buying local. Will this column keep going?

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d r i e w e h t f o s w e n LEAD STORY Britain’s National Health Service acknowledged in November that, because of a shortage of healthy lungs and other organs available for transplant, it was offering those on waiting lists the option of receiving them from former smokers, drug addicts, cancer patients and the elderly. “You have to say,” said an official with the NHS’s Blood and Transplant unit, “do you get a lung with more risk, or do you get no lung (at all)?”

Compelling Explanations French farmer Michele Rouyer, who was discovered by police with about 11 pounds of packaged marijuana and a dozen plants, said the weed was not for himself but for the 150 ducks he raises in that a specialist had suggested that marijuana is an effective dewormer and fever-preventer. (Rouyer did acknowledge that, well, yes, maybe he smoked a little of it himself.) In November, a court in Rochefort fined him the equivalent of about $700 even though he insisted, proudly, that his ducks are, indeed, worm-free.

Lame: Former Groveland, Mass., police officer Aaron Yeo, who was fired in 2009 for sleeping on the job and lying to dispatchers about his locations, challenged the termination in October 2010, claiming through his lawyer that he had declined to reveal his locations only because he was “watching for terrorists.” Body armor company CEO David H. Brooks, charged with tax fraud and insider trading, argued at his trial in August in New York City that his company’s hiring of prostitutes for staff and board members was a legitimate corporate expense because it could “make (employees) more productive.”

Human Rights Watch In recent years frisky Britons have popularized “dogging” strangers meeting for outdoor sex in remote public parks and U.K. government agencies appear to be of two minds about it. Local councils want to see it stopped, but the police chiefs’ association in

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Scotland recognizes that doggers have rights.

(The Surrey County Council, for example, recently considered bringing wild bulls into one park to discourage doggers, although one critic said romping bulls “will probably make (doggers) even more excited.” The chiefs’ association issued a 60-page “hate crimes” manual in October that urged officers to be sensitive to “outdoor sex” practitioners, in that they are vulnerable to hate crimes just as are other disadvantaged minorities.)

In November, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that some illegal immigrants are entitled to enroll in the state’s universities at the in-state residents’ rate (saving as much as $23,000 a year) even though U.S. citizens at the same schools may have to pay higher fees as non-California residents. Though federal law prevents special benefits to illegal immigrants, California’s law grants anyone who has attended the state’s high schools for at least three years, and graduated, to pay resident rates irrespective of their parents’ legal residency.

Chadwick St.-OHarra, 59, and Steve Righetti, 59, filed lawsuits in small claims court in San Rafael, Calif., in November against the Seafood Peddler restaurant for “injuries.” Cutting into the escargot at dinner in June, both men were squirted in the face by streams of hot garlic butter. Still, the men finished the meal and admitted that only later did they grow to resent the restaurant staff’s insufficient remorse.

Said St.-OHarra, “It was the friggin’ rudeness” that provoked them to sue.

Redneck Chronicles Joe Druce, serving life in prison in Massachusetts for one murder (and who subsequently murdered fellow inmate and former pedophile priest John Geoghan), popped the question recently to Christian minister Shirl Borden, who agreed to marry him in October after five years of being pen pals. Borden said the pair’s relationship turned romantic over their mutual love of NASCAR. Harvey Westmoreland of Lawrenceburg, Ky., maintains that the $250 price he was asking for his tractor was reasonable, but the potential buyer felt cheated and, with a friend, attacked Westmoreland. Said Westmoreland, “(T)hey cut my beard and forced me to eat it.” In November, the two men pleaded guilty to assault.

The Pervo-American Community A Website for Everything: When a female New York City subway rider recorded video (on her cell phone) of a male exhibitionist flaunting himself at her recently, and posted it to the Internet, the regulars at one specialized website largely defended the man. Some visitors at DickFlash.com (evidently a favorite hangout for flashers) tore into the woman for being too sensitive. (Wrote one, “If she doesn’t want to see it, she can just look

away.” And another: “She should be thankful he flashed his dick at her.”) Others merely offered advice for the flasher on technique.

(Wrote another, “OK, lets (sic) point out his mistakes: Subways or local buses must be done with sweats or some form of elastic band so that when u did (sic) get busted it’s easy to slip back up.”)

Least Competent People Police in Gumperda, Germany, arrested a 64-year-old retired do-it-yourselfer in November after he drilled through a neighbor’s wall in their duplex home. The man had spent two days trapped in his own basement, where he had laid bricks and mortar for a room but apparently forgot to leave himself an exit. Sheryl Urzedowski, 38, was cited in September for DUI in Orland Park, Ill., after failing a field sobriety test to walk a straight line. According to the officer’s report, Urzedowski put her hands on her hips and strutted to and fro “as if she were a (runway) model,” after which, apprehensive about being arrested, she asked the officer to read her “the Amanda rights.”

Recurring Theme People Who Have Run Over Themselves Recently: A 20-year-old man trying to push his car up a steep hill on Levering Street in Philadelphia lost control and was crushed and hospitalized (September). Jackie Long, 52, crashed her car into a tree in Chipping Campden, England. Her door burst open just as the car went airborne, and she fell to the ground and was run over by the rear driver’s-side wheel, requiring hospital treatment (September). A 51-year-old woman was killed in Francis, Okla., by her riding lawnmower. She hit a pothole, was thrown about 14 feet ahead of the still-advancing machine, and could not move out of the way fast enough (September).

Ironies Jamie Riley, 27, was arrested in November for endangering her 3-month-old son by holding him “like a football,” according to police, who had spotted Riley carrying on raucously while “celebrating” her recent “victory” over the state’s Department of Children and Family Services, which had been investigating her for neglect.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time: In September, a tractor-trailer crashed on Interstate 70 near Terre Haute, Ind., and precipitated a traffic jam when the cargo caught fire. The truck was hauling a load of fire extinguishers. And in October in Macomb Township, Mich., a 22year-old man was killed when he accidentally ran into the path of a passing hearse.

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A Spirited Holiday: Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas: The Musical’ debuts at Thalian this weekend

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ver 40 actors. Over a dozen songs.

Hand over fist brimming with entertainment. Thalian Association will debut Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas: The Musical” just in time for the holiday season.

“Pulling all of this together was extremely challenging,” Tom Briggs, Thalian Association’s artistic director, says. With the amount of talent onstage, there had to be a bevy of people available at all times and in every department to ensure beauty and grace wrapped up this Christmas classic to a glittering T. With director and choreographer David Loudermilk focused on performances, Briggs worked behind the scenes as producer. “If I hadn’t had utter faith in the designers, I’d have thrown myself into the Cape Fear River a month ago!” he jokes.

The costumes alone required three hands— ones privy to researching the 1954 timeline of the show. “Debbie Scheu, Charlotte Safrit and David Kratzer really have [had] their work cut out for them,” Briggs continues. “They’ve built many of the costumes from scratch, as well as gathered vintage clothing. Because the story takes place in a showbiz milieu, several production numbers call for everyone to be in the same costume [simultaneously].”

“White Christmas” follows two soldiersturned-entertainers, originally played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye in the movie, during a tour and into romantic relationships with two singing sisters. Since its debut, “White Christmas” has become the quintessential uplift to the whirlwind of the holiday season.

“I remember seeing the movie on TV as a youngster,” Briggs explains, “and because I

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White Christmas: The Musical Thalian Association Thalian Hall • 310 Chestnut St. 12/9 - 12 and 16 -1 9; 8 p.m. or 3 p.m. Sunday matinees Tickets: $22-$25 www.thalianhall.com was a big song-and-dance kid, it was the production numbers that really grabbed me.”

Its live counterpart debuted as a play in 2004 in San Francisco, and received numerous Tony nominations and Drama Desk nods in 2009. Like the film version, “Sisters,” “Snow,” “Happy Holiday” and others are performed live and hail the iconic American composer, Irving Berlin. Berlin actually wrote the song in the ‘40s, and watched the instantaneous hit morph into an entire production a decade later.

“As Jerome Kern famously opined, ‘Irving Berlin has no place in American music—he is American music,’” Briggs quotes. “It’s extraordinary that this Russian-Jewish immigrant, for whom English was a second language, became the default voice of American popular music in the 20th century. He was so proud of his adopted country that his patriotism and enthusiasm just poured out in his songs. It’s somewhat ironic that a Jew wrote ‘White Christmas’ and ‘Easter Parade,’ but

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SISTER ACT: Alecia Bell Vanderhaar plays Betty Haynes and Janna Murray plays Judy Haynes in Thalian Association’s “White Christmas,” opening this week. Photo by Chris Ochs.

he just loved everything American—every tradition, every class of people—and those people all responded in kind to his songs and still do. I mean, who can listen to ‘God Bless America’ and not get a little bit verklempt?”

While the music carries much of the production and will be played by a live orchestra, the story itself is rife with richness. It extends beyond generational boundaries, too.

“Christmas is a time when we reach out to others in need,” Briggs says, “and examine our own capacity to love. That’s a big part of the theme of ‘White Christmas.’”

Lead roles belong to Christopher Rickert as Bob Wallace and David Lorek as Phil Davis. The Haynes sisters will be played by two veterans on the scene, Alecia Bell Vanderhaar and Janna Murray, who also happen to be making their debut in primary roles.

“Chris and David are two of the best singers around,” Briggs boasts. “Alecia is known for her beautiful, crystalline voice, and Janna is a great dancer.”

Also on the bill, Steve Gallian as General Waverly, who plays the military leader with “customary aplomb, warmth and authority,” according to Briggs. He delivers powerful material that won’t leave anyone dry-eyed

and stoic.

“The first time Steve did Waverly’s speech to his troops on the front during WWII, people were weeping,” Briggs explains of rehearsal. “Now, I tend to cry at a good card trick, but to see some of our burly, manlymen cast members getting choked up [is] a real testament to both the power of the material and Steve’s commitment to it. The biggest challenge has been not bawling at Waverly’s two speeches.”

The relationships of the characters and the message carried throughout the play keep its value in high regard. “I don’t think honest sentiment ever goes out of style,” Briggs claims. “Nor, for that matter, does good old-fashioned entertainment, which ‘White Christmas’ has to spare.”

During a time when our worries are heightened by a recession and other mounting stresses, we can always look toward a creative community to catapult us into a more fantastical world. That’s the best gift any performance artist can provide this holiday.

“I really believe in the power of live theater to transform us,” he says. “To be afforded two hours during which to forget about the job search, the mortgage payment, the lack of student loans, the political hate-mongering, the ridiculous bullying, and to be reminded, as the song says, ‘to count your blessings’—well, to me that represents the true spirit of Christmas.”

A Reflective Crumpet: Michael Brady wows in 2010’s ‘Santaland Diaries’

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he success of David Sederis’ work is grounded in the universal experiences he recounts. Though not everyone sitting in the audience at City Stage has lived the story of a North Carolina boy transplanted to New York City, facing the realization that he would not be instantly greeted as the star he knew he should be, everyone in the audience has had dreams fall short. Moreover, at some point they may have even worked a job that undermined the very basis of their dignity.

Few, however, have debuted a career launching work on NPR as a result of it.

City Stage’s annual presentation of Sedaris’ “Santaland Diaries” allows a local actor an opportunity to take on a one-man show and present the famed holiday monologue as he sees fit. What’s most intriguing about it, though it’s the same text year-in, year-out, is how each actor presents different interpretations of it to the stage. Thus, audiences have an opportunity to see the true strength of the text.

Over the years Crumpet—the elf moniker Sedaris adopted in “Santaland”—has been a stand-up comedian, a stoner, incredibly gay, very angry, disappointed, five feet tall, seven feet tall, thin, obese and everything in between. This year’s Crumpet, Michael Brady, is one of my favorites. An evening with him really feels like catching up with an old friend: Sitting in a living room, somehow the topic of the most demeaning job we’ve ever had comes up. He tells the story about working as one of Santa’s elves in Macy’s Santaland, and how his trip through purgatory far surpassed anything he had done ... at least, he hopes.

Memoirs tend to fall into two broad categories: “I have been deeply wronged by the world and here is my catalog of grievances,” or “I am a terrible person, this is what I did and I wish I had handled it better.” Sedaris’ work has depended largely on writing about his own failings as a person. Through his reflections—how he wished he had behaved better at his grandmother’s funeral (“Get Your Ya-Ya’s Out”) or realizing he should have been a more considerate brother (“Repeat After Me”)—we, his audience, recognize our

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Brady plays Crumpet with just the right amount of haughtiness mixed with humility to make him real rather than a parody. In the reflective scenes, when the meaning of Christmas does shine through the materialism of the holiday, as presented by Macy’s, Brady brings a quiet gentleness that we all hope we have inside ourselves. This does not mean that he submerges his complete confusion at the ridiculous reality his evil overlords have constructed around him—no! His bafflement at the stupidity of management comes through loud and clear.

I loved Justin Smith as Crumpet last yea (really, how can we not laugh at a seven foot tall man dressed as an elf?) It made me even more curious to see his follow-up act. Though it is a funny evening, with a hilarious script, rather than playing for the comedic timing, Brady focuses more on the personal confusion and surprise he feels at finding himself in this predicament.

His foil, “The Ho Ho Ho’s,” are back again and played by Chiaki Ito, Heather Setzler and Katharine Vernon. The ladies manage to keep perfect pitch and sing some complicated carols in rounds while tormenting Crumpet. They are pure shtick and the audience can’t help but love them.

The 2010 “Santaland Diaries” felt seamless, a true credit to the technical staff who produced a beautiful set, fun costumes (particularly “The Ho’s”), and scene transitions that were as tantalizing as the script. If readers haven’t made the show a holiday tradition, then start now.

A GENTLE ELF: Michael Brady plays Crumpet as a humble, quiet and reflective elf in City Stage’s traditional run of David Sedaris’ ‘Santaland Diaires.’ Courtesy photo.

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Lynn Casper’s photo project captures abandoned umbrellas

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hen Lynn Casper noticed her first photography subject, laying torn and mangled under a chain-link fence in Madison, Wisconsin, she couldn’t explain the magnetic pull. All she knew was that she had to get out her camera.

“I pointed it out to my co-worker, and all she could say was ‘so what?’” Casper remembers. “But I just had to capture it. To me, it was amazing.”

The fascination grew as Casper began to notice broken umbrellas all over the place.

They were upturned in trash cans, fluttering in the street as cars whizzed by, and even dangling from tree branches. There was a irresistible story in the discarded items, previously used to shield people from adverse weather. Once they had broken a bone or suffered a tear, they were deemed useless.

Most of the umbrellas Casper found weren’t even thrown away—just thrown. She kept clicking away, and within a month she had built an impressive album entitled “Unfortunate Umbrellas.”

As the social media consultant at Working Films, Casper knew that the destroyed

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“They got a lot of comments,” she says.

“People wanted to tell me about umbrellas they had seen lying around, and a lot of people started sending in photos of their own.”

Most of the pictures were taken with Casper’s phone, which is impressive given the quality of each frame. “That’s the nature of this project,” she says. “It’s spontaneous.

I have to be ready the moment I spot one. or else it could blow away before I get a chance to capture it.”

BLOWN AWAY: Lynn Casper took ‘Blown Away’ on her cell phone at 5th and Dawson streets as part of her Unfortunate Umbrellas project. Courtesy photo.

Despite the rush, each umbrella receives its due moment of recognition. The light hits each subject perfectly to produce the maximum mixture of tragedy and beauty. The most poignant of the photos showcase rainy days, when the wet pavement reflects back into the umbrella’s glory days of providing protection from a storm. Under each picture, a thoughtful caption resides, with either a location or a back story that Casper made up on the spot.

The first model from Wisconsin reads “injured on-site in a construction job.” Another one from a Target parking lot says “trampled in shopping spree chaos.” One touching photo of a “survivor” showcases a lucky red umbrella whose owner was thoughtful enough to place it back in its protective sleeve before leaving it in the grass near 5th and Wooster streets.

The online album contains 40 photos, but Casper promises there are plenty that haven’t been uploaded and many more to come. With her frequent trips to New York City, which she calls “a graveyard for umbrellas,” and her watchful eye around Wilmington, she determines to keep clicking, and making the project into something bigger—a photo book or an art show at Projekte.

“I was thinking about getting a bunch of people to submit stories for each umbrella, [too,]” Casper says. “They could be displayed under the prints at the art show for people to read.”

She welcomes submissions from anyone interested, and she’s easily traceable on Facebook. “I’m really hoping to get these seen by more people,” she notes. “There is something about the umbrellas that makes me stop and stare at them. I think a lot of people feel that way, too. If nothing else, they will definitely start noticing unfortunate umbrellas whenever they leave the house.

They are everywhere.”

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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. 25, Groovy art from The Artfuel Bunch: Luke Worley, Sarah Peacock, Josh Payne and Sam Guin.’

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 detailed 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 Gallery is located in Hampstead on the corner of Factory Road next to CVS Pharmacy.

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 Please stop by the Wilmington Art Gallery to view the beautiful colored pencil paintings by Kathleen McLeod. Her show is titled “Mixing it Up” which represents a year’s work in oils and colored pencil.

The special event for the month of December is an exhibit showcasing 20 artists from the NC Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America. These paintings demonstrate a diversity of styles, techniques and mixes of media when working with colored pencils.

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A World All Her Own: Katharine Whalen reincarnates with Her Fascinators

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he music world met Katharine Whalen in 1993, when she emerged in the Chapel Hill-based jive band Squirrel Nut Zippers. Sharing the microphone with her then-husband James “Jimbo” Mathus, while plucking the banjo and ukulele, Whalen enjoyed a rise to stardom when the band’s 1930s-era jazz/blues-fusion was picked up by the mid-’90s swing revival. The band went triple platinum as their music became the backdrop in major films, played on NPR, and featured on latenight talk shows with David Letterman and Conan O’Brien.

They performed at the 1996 Summer Olympics and at President Clinton’s second inaugural ball. Whalen and her fellow Squirrel Nuts were missed during their early-millennium hiatus but the band reconvened at the 2009 Voodoo Experience last Halloween. Though Whalen remains a member of the revival, she is concentrating on her latest undertaking: Katharine Whalen and Her Fascinators.

“It’s the first musical project that I’ve been completely the author of,” Whalen says. “It’s very fulfilling to hear my personal work performed live.”

The Fascinators have been collected from her former group, Katharine Whalen’s Lucky. Known for awakening things from the past, Whalen constantly browses antique shops and buildd piles of old magazines and newspapers on the floor of her grandmother’s farmhouse, where every new song is penned. The tin-roofed heirloom was acquired when Whalen’s actress-grandmother gave her the choice between inheriting the house or paid-in-full college tuition. The decision was an easy one for Whalen, who grew up in the house and met many show-business legends when they came for dinner.

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The Rambling Holiday Review Featuring Katharine Whalen and Her Fascinators December 10th; doors at 8 p.m. and show at 9 p.m.

Soapbox Laundro Lounge, upstairs 255 N. Front Street Tickets $7; $10, under 21 When the actor Starling Burgess sat down at the kids’ table one day, he told her that he was a reincarnated ship captain from the 1830s. Since he arrived in a horse-drawn carriage and refused to use or wear anything that wouldn’t have existed at that time, Whalen almost believed him. She began to wonder if her old soul wasn’t reincarnated from another time, as well.

This admirable ability to swim around in her own head has been noticeably translated into her songwriting. “I start with just getting one line that will get stuck in my head,” she says. “Then I’ll start messing around with that.”

Surrounded by her clippings and collectibles, the songs begin to formulate in her self-made vintage storybook world. “I can just sit somewhere quietly and mumble something until the story appears.”

However, for her new band she has changed both her style of writing and

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trendsetting. “My skirts are noticeably shorter,” she says. “It’s a new era of fashion that I’m mining.” She also points out the experimental style that has emerged from her solo producing. “The audience can expect electric folk, with a far-out space guitar and exciting stylings,” she says.

What hasn’t changed is Whalen’s ability to challenge her audience. That inspiring beat still exists in every track that gets people on their feet and moving around. For her upcoming show at the Soapbox, she insists on seeing “all 16 dances.” The demand is a reference to Chris Kenner’s 1965 hit song “Land of 1,000 Dances,” in which he references the Pony, the Chicken, the Mashed Potato, the Alligator, the Watusi, the Twist, the Fly, the Jerk, the Tango, the Yo-Yo, the Sweet Pea, the Hand Jive, the Slop, the Bop, the Fish, and the Popeye. Start practicing, Wilmington.

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red Champion’s downtown studio is teeming with couches, buckets strategically strewn between them to swallow the drippings from a leaky ceiling. In the corner, a stage is fully set as if awaiting a party: instruments ready for play, microphones in place, the walls coated with flashy streamers.

“Have a seat,” Champion offers. He motions to the sea of sofas, and we indecisively look about, finally and somewhat awkwardly selecting the couch nearest to us. Over the last decade, the room has served as a movie theatre, a recording studio and a music venue, hosting acts as prominent as My Morning Jacket and Bright Eyes. It is here that Champion records and rehearses his own band, Glow in the Dark Scars, an indie rock group comprised of Champion and a revolving lineup of his musically-inclined friends.

On December 11th Glow in the Dark Scars will take the Soapbox Laundro-Lounge stage with local acts D&D Sluggers and Ponchos.

It will be the first show they’ve played since the debut of three digital albums, released in November on the website Bandcamp.com.

Champion chose the site after local singersongwriter Bibis Ellison used it for her November release, “Demo,” which Champion recorded in his studio.

“I checked [the site] out,” he says, “and it inspired me to gather up all my recordings.

That’s what I like about Bandcamp—it’s there and it’s organized. I organized it in a way that made me happy. I deleted my MySpace account.”

Champion split the extensive catalog of Glow in the Dark Scars’ material—gradually growing since the band’s inception in 2001—into three albums: “A Christmas EP,” an album of “scraps” and demos called “Scabs and Sores,” and “Without a Flame,” which of the three is what Champion considers an actual album. “I’ve never officially released anything,” he says, “but I took what I thought were the better recordings and put them on the ‘Without a Flame’ record.

I’ve had recordings for that particular record for while, but I’ve never actually made the CD. eight aThere’s been articles written about a CD comons? ing out, but it never comes out.”

The album winds through Champion’s intielor mately personal and direct (sometimes uncomss your fortably direct) songwriting, opening with “Little hat’s Songs,” which, according to Champion, was “seriously written for a unicorn to sing.” The ballad exemplifies the voice of failed love and social ineptitude that unifies the record: “Let’s not waste anytime / keep drinking your beer / we’ll get along just fine / when I disappear.” “[The songs come] from whatever’s going k about on in my personal life,” he reveals. “I’ve written a few songs where I will put myself in another person’s perspective—if I have a friend RI.

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Glow in the Dark Scars Also playing: D&D Sluggers, Ponchos December 11th; doors at 9 p.m.

Soapbox Laundro-Lounge, 255 N. Front Street Tickets $3 that’s going through a difficult time, I will write a song that I think they would write, and I just replace ‘you’ with ‘I.’ Some people can listen to any song, and they’re just gonna put their own perspective on it.”

None of the songs ever really arrive at a happy ending. Yet, Champion narrates a constant acknowledgement that one could exist, which creates a strange optimism that is amplified by the playfulness of his melodies.

“There are definitely certain themes,” he explains. “It never even clicked with me about the band name, ‘Glow in the Dark Scars,’ but all of them are about some kind of loss or heartbreak, but they also have hope in them, some how, some way. I don’t know how, but it happens.”

On the Matt-Foley-esque “Staying Up Late,” whose speaker lives in a van down by the river, Champion voices the hopes of a loner, singing, “but I’m gonna try / just a little harder / read me some books / maybe make myself smarter / and next time I just might win.” Champion’s high vocals often wave against the ceiling of his range, bouncing catchy melodies through simple, carefree harmonies. Apart from the bluntness, it’s all very poppy—and very tempting to dance to.

Glow in the Dark Scars has slimmed down to a three piece, featuring Kevin Moran on drums, Edge of Urge’s Jessie Williams on keys and vocals, and Champion on vocals and playing guitar. “I wanna play with some more people,” he states, “but I’m set in my ways for getting along with people and playing with bands. Some people just don’t mesh well. I’ve had people come in and you practice with them, and it seems great, but for whatever reason, it just doesn’t work out.

“Me, Kevin and Jesse, we mesh well because we’re on the same page as far as the things we like outside of the band,” Champion continues, “and our personalities are not overbearing or draining of each other. Some people are just draining.”

Champion has been heavily involved with the Wilmington music community since he moved here in 1995, helping open up the now-astray CD Alley, purchasing it and running it until its closure in January 2010.

SCARRED FOR LIFE: Purchase one of three GIDS releases on Bandcamp.com, including (l. to r.) ‘Without a Flame,’ ‘A Christmas EP’ and ‘Scabs and Sores.’

Champion admits that “working at CD Alley, allowed [him] to do what [he] likes: Seek out and listen to good music, and turn people on to good music.”

Rationally, Champion’s love for introducing music to others has led him to play the role

of promoter. He’s acquired the presence of Cat Power, Jessy Carolina and the Hot Mess, Benji Hughes and Herman Dune to Port City music lovers. His latest project is compiling a compilation of covers of his own songs. The album, tentatively titled “Phosphorescent Knife Wounds Make Glow in the Dark Scars,” features interpretations of Champion’s music by over a dozen musicians—some more notable, some simply friends. It may or may not be released in early January.

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WeDNesDAY, December 8 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 roN roNNer —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 marK Herbert & gabrIeLLe —Green Light Lounge; 21 N. Front St., Basement DJ p. FuNK —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 sHow tuNes w/ DoNNa merrItt —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 KaraoKe —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 James JarvIs & FrIeNDs (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 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 KaraoKe wItH bob cLaytoN —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 roger DavIs aND roN wILsoN —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 acoustIc Jam —Tangerine’s Caribbean Grill, 300 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 707-0202 bare boNes —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 saI coLLINs —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 pauL grImsHaw —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 DuaLINg pIaNos & Lee Hauser —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 opeN mIc NIgHt —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223

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763-3737 opeN mIc w/ gary aLLeN —Brass Pelican; 2112 N. New River Dr., Surf City, NC 328-4373 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 LIve musIc —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 FrIeD Lot —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 tom sHarpe —Village Cafe, 107 Hampstead Village, Hampstead, NC 910-270-3580 roN HassoN —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666

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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 KaraoKe —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 DJ JuIce —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 oysterboy —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

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DJ battLe —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 DJ s t r e t c H —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 KaraoKe —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 —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 KaraoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 DarKest Hours, veIL oF maya, perIpHery, revocatIoN aND preDecessor —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 LIve musIc —Romanelli’s, Leland; 383-1885 roDDy J aND tHe great Nc HIp HIp cHaLLeNge —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616

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LIve acoustIc —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 tHe Necessary baND —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 top 40 DJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 mIKe o’DoNNeLL —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 DJ DoN’t stop —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 James JarvIs & FrIeNDs (7pm-8pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ rIcHtermeIster —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff;

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256-3838 KaraoKe with BoB Clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 Classy KaraoKe with Mandy Clayton —Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001 nutt street open MiC —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 FunKy CaBBage —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

frIDAY, DECEMBEr 10 dJ —Black Horn Bar, 15 Carolina Beach Avenue N.; 458-5255 dJ —The Toolbox, 2325 Burnette Blvd.; 343-6988 KaraoKe with BoB Clayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 dJ dane Britt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 KaraoKe Kong —Slick and Reds, 2501 S. College Rd.; 798-5355 JaMes Jarvis & Friends (7pM-8pM) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 dJ —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172

dJ —Level 5/City Stage, 21 N. Front St.; 342-0872 dJ sCooter Fresh —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402 BeaCh & shag w/ dJ roCK &dJ eriC —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC live MusiC —Islands Fresh Mex Grill, 260 Racine Dr., Wilmington, 799-2109 dJ —Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776 sai Collins —Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141 dJ dustin —Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814 ron etheridge & Jason woolwine —Barbary Coast; 116 S. Front St., 762-8996 piano show —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 Friday night Follies danCe dJ —Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301 open MiC night —Java Junkies Coffee Bar; 3901 B Wrightsville Ave., 399-6977 Jazz with Benny hill —Caffe Phoenix, 9 S Front St.; 343-1395 live MusiC —Henry’s, 2806 Independence Blvd.; 793-2929 l shape lot —Holiday Inn Resort (Gabby’s Lounge), 1706 N.

Lumina Ave.; 256-2231 BellydanCe showCase —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KaraoKe w/ valerie —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 Forest taBor —Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 FunKy CaBBage —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 live MusiC —Big D’s American Saloon; 6745-B Market St. Brian FranKe —Bottega Gallery, 208 North Front St.; 763-3737 toM and Jane —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 painted Man —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 greenland is Melting, Mourning is For suCKers and Jesse stoCKton —Kefi, 2012 Eastwood Road; 256-3558 live MusiC —Murphy’s Irish Pub; off I-40 @ exit 385 (at the Mad Boar Restaurant), 285-8888 dJ tiMe —Fibber McGee’s, 1610 Pavilion Pl; 509-1551 dJ s t r e t C h —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 latino night with dJ

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—Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 dJ Ced —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 Blivet —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 soulBeaM —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 BlaCK hellatones, politiCs oF ConFession, i was totally destroying it, photoCluB

—Soapbox Lounge, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 MiKe Blair and the stonewalls, Katherine whaler and the FasCinators, Justin laCy and the swiMMing MaChine, and Big al hall —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 Full dish —Sweet & Savory Cafe; 1611 Pavilion Plc.,256-0115 Casserole —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

SATUrDAY. DECEMBEr 11 KaraoKe —Griff’s Tavern @ George St.; 6320 Market St., 793-2628 live MusiC —Oceanic, Oceanfront Wrightsville Beach; 256-5551 KaraoKe with BoB Clayton

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PEEPSHOW CABARET presents...

‘Baby, it’s Cold Outside!’

Cabaret & Burlesque Show

Bouncing Burlesque Beauties, Naughty Cabaret Girls, Comedic Vaudeville Boys, Holiday Excitement all wrapped into one big show!

DECEM BER 11TH Doors open at 9pm • Show starts at 10pm

PERFORMANCES BY: Foxy Roxy | Buster Cherri Cherry Bomb | Krystal Waters Bobby Beefcake | Mini Mia

And and your host

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—Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

Live muSiC

SaLSa w/ DJ LaLo

Carolina Beach; (800) 321-2211

KaraoKe

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

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

myStery muSiC nite

maC & JuiCe

the neCeSSary BanD

iamhuman

—Hell’s Kitchen, 118 Princess St.; 763-4133 Live muSiC

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

DJBe KaraoKe ugLy

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

maSonBoro SounD

KaraoKe w/ DJ BattLe

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

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

the Big Something anD moonwater

Jam with Benny hiLL

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

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

TUESday, dECEMBER 14

maChine gun

KaraoKe

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

oPen miC night —Mellow Mushroom, 4311 Oleander Drive; 452-3773 Benny hiLL —Aubriana’s; 115 S. Front St., 763-7773 oPen miC night —Surf’s Bar & Grill; 5500 Market St., 791-9021 KaraoKe w/ DJ Dane Britt —Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219 inDie muSiC night —Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 KaraoKe —Yosake Sushi Lounge, 31 S. Front St.; 763-3172 KaraoKe —Rumors, 5712 East Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, NC Johnny aCouStiC

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

—Juggling Gypsy Cafe, 1612 Castle St.; 763-2223 —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

DJ Dane Britt

—Firebelly Lounge, 265 N. Front St.; 763-0141

—Beach House Bar ‘n’ Grill, 7219 Market St.; 689-7219

JuStin LaCy anD the Swimming maChine

DJ S t r e t C h

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

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

DJ

Donna merritt

—Red Dogs, 5 N. Lumina Ave., Wrightsville Beach; 256-2776

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

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

DJ

LiquiD PLatinum

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

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

—Sputnik, 23 N. Front St.; 251-8814

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

SUnday, dECEMBER 12

Monday, dECEMBER 13

PeePShow CaBaret

Perry Smith (BrunCh 12-2)

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

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

DJ

—Ronnie’s Place, 6745-B Market St.; 228-8056

D&D SLuggerS, PonChoS anD gLow in the DarK SCarS

BeaCh & Shag w/ DJ roCK & CJ eriC

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

DJ P. money

Brett JohnSon’S Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 LaDieS night w/ KerSten CaPra —Costello’s Piano Bar, 211 Princess Street; 362-9666 DJ Dane Britt —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 oPen miC night —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 oPen miC w/ Beau —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 DanCe Party with SeLeKt —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088

DJ

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

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

L ShaPe Lot (3-7), Steve toDD & Sam meLvin (8-12)

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 —Rox, 208 Market St.; 343-0402

CLaSSy KaraoKe with manDy CLayton

roger DaviS (BrunCh)

DanCe DJ

—Remedies, Market Street; 392-8001

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

—Ibiza, 118 Market St.; 251-1301

DJ SCooter FreSh

DJ CeD

John miSiCaraKi

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

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

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

Piano Show

gaLen on guitar (BrunCh)

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

—Courtyard Marriott, 100 Charlotte Ave.,

ron etheriDge & traviS ShaLLow

JameS JarviS & FrienDS (7Pm-8Pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 DJ riChtermeiSter —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 DJ time —Trebenzio’s, 141 N. Front St.; 815-3301 Sean gerarD —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

—Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.; 251-1832 KaraoKe —Katy’s, 1054 S. College Rd.; 395-6204 CaPe Fear BLueS Jam —Rusty Nail, 1310 S. 5th Ave.; 251-1888 KaraoKe Kong —16 Taps, 127 Princess St.; 251-1616 Live aCouStiC —Wild Wing Cafe, 1331 Military Cutoff; 256-3838 SuPer ContraBanD —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.; 763-3088 the BiL KrauSS Show —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 DJ “mr Lee” —Carolina Lounge, 5001A Market St.; 791-7595 DJ eyeCon —SideBar; 18 S. Front St., 763-1401 KaraoKe with BoB CLayton —Midtown Seafood, 4106 Oleander Dr.; 792-6880 JameS JarviS & FrienDS (7Pm-8Pm) —The Harp; 1423 South 3rd St.,763-1607 nutt houSe imProv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 raDio hayeS anD eChoPoint21 —Goat and Compass, 710 N. 4th St.; 772-1400 root SouL ProJeCt —Duck & Dive, 114 Dock Street, 399-2866

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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 d’ Oeuvres Passed Butler-Style During Cocktail Hour (2) Hours of Open Bar

Station Reception

Paddy’s Hollow is located downtown in historic Wilmington, tucked away in the Cotton Exchange. We are a favorite with locals and tourists. Family steaks owned and operated since 1982.

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Grand Ballroom - 9:30pm-11:30pm Mini Bites, Sprawling Sampling of Unique Hors d’ 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

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Bar Turns to Cash at 10:30pm Cocktail Attire

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8 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 ACouStiC JAm —Tangerine’s Caribbean Grill, 300 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach; 707-0202 dAvid mAyField pArAde —Soapbox Upstairs, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500

763-3737 pAul GrimSHAW —Dead Dog Saloon, 760 Coastal Grand, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-839-3647 duAlinG piAnoS & lee HAuSer —Rum Runners, 21 N. Front St.; 815-3846 dJ JuiCe —The Rhino Club, 125 Market St.; 762-2206 nutt HouSe improv —Nutt Street Comedy Room, 255 N. Front St.; 251-8500 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, 399-28666

All entertainment must be turned in to encore by noon every Thursday for consideration in the weekly entertainment calendar. Venues are responsible for notifying encore of any changes, removals or additions to their weekly schedules.

Show Stoppers: Concerts around the region THE ORANGE PEEL

101 Biltmore Avenue ASHeville, nC (828) 2255851 12/9: Carolina Chocolate Drops featuring The Low Anthem 12/12: Hometown Holiday Jam X

GREENSBORO COLISEUM

1921 W. lee Street GreenSBoro,nC (336) 373-7400 12/8: Trans-Siberian Orchestra 12/9: TobyMac & Skillet 12/14: Comedian Tom Simmons 12/15: Justin Bieber (pictured) and Sean Kingston

THE CAROLINA OPRY

8901-A BuSineSS 17 n., myrtle BeACH, SC (843) 913-1450 12/8-12/15: Carolina Opry Christmas Special AMOS’ SOUTHEND

1423 SoutH tryon St. CHArlotte, nC (704) 3776874 12/10: Trapt featuring Since Octobe 12/11: Relient K featuring Sherwood and Deas Vail 12/15: Hinder, Saving Abel, My Darkest Days and Default

RBC CENTER

1400 edWArdS mill roAd rAleiGH, nC (919) 861-2300 12/8-12: Toy Story on Ice

ALABAMA THEATRE

4750 HWy 17 SoutH n. myrtle BeACH, SC (843) 272-1111 12/8-12/15: Christmas Show

DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

123 viviAn Street durHAm, nC 27701 (919) 688.3722 12/14: The Twelve Days of Christmas with Vince Gill and Amy Grant LINCOLN THEATER

126 e. CABArruS St. rAleiGH, nC (919) 821-4111 12/10: Attack Attack featuring emmure, PTV and of mice & men 12/11: Carolina Chocolate Drops 12/14: Sister Hazel, Matthew Mayfield and Union County

CAT’S CRADLE

300 e. mAin St. CArrBoro, nC (919) 967-9053 12/9&10: Jody Stephens, Mike Mills, Mitch Easter, Chris Stamey, Jeff Crawford & Charles Cleaver, members of Lost In the Trees, Birds and Arrows, The N.C. Symphony. Love Language, The Rosebuds, The Old Ceremony, Megafaun 12/11: Gene Ween featuring Billy Warden and the Floating Children 12/12: Relient K, Sherwood, Deas Vail 12/13: Justin Townes Earle, Caitln Rose 12/14: Thriving Ivory, Juke Kartel

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Down for the Count: Harry Potter keeps audiences invested by obligation

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’ve had a hard time with the Harry Potter films. The end is coming. “Deathly Hallows, Part 1” represents the second to last cinematic adventure of Harry and his wizard friends. It’s been 10 years since we were first introduced to Harry Potter on film.

Since then, every 18 months or so we’ve received another two-plus hour adventure crammed full of magic, mystery, and more characters than I can count. I’ve never read the books, so I lack the ability to fill in what I am assuming to be major gaping holes in story and character. All I know is what I’ve seen onscreen over the last decade. With the end around the corner, I started to look back.

What do I know about Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe)? His parents were killed by the evil, nose-less wizard Voldemort. I know that his best friends are Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson). They attend Hogwart’s school, where wizards to learn about spells and potions, and they inevitably almost get killed every year. To be fair, it’s no less safe than an average public school. I know that every year, without fail, there will be a new teacher who will somehow factor into the reveal in the third act; yet, it’s a fact that always seem to elude the main characters after six movies. I also know that Harry Potter can be the most entertaining film or an utter bore based on the director at the helm.

The first two Harry Potter movies, “Sorcerer’s Stone” and ‘Chamber of Secrets,” were complete shit; there’s really no other way to say it. They were poorly staged monstrosities with crappy visual effects and a director who managed to take all the fun out of wizardry school.

Director Chris Columbus, best known for “Mrs. Doubtfire” and the “Home Alone” films, has a family-friendly filmmaking style that provided us our first glimpses of Harry’s world. Yet, nothing about it felt magical: ugly sets built on soundstages and below-average kiddie fare.

Then the producers got a little creative and started to look for other talents. “Prisoner of Azkaban” was directed by the immensely talented Alfonso Cuaron (“Children of Men”) who gave the series a decidedly darker tone. The stories became more ma-

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint

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MATURE MAGIC: The Harry Potter kids are all grown up and ready to close the final chapter on their world of wizardry in Part 1 of ‘Deathly Hollows.’

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ture, as did the characters. Cuaron managed to fill the world with dark, iconic images.

Director Mike Newell took the reigns for “Goblet of Fire.” He kept the dark tone and added a sense of wonder and accomplishment. “Prisoner of Azkaban” was the first of the films to make Harry believable both as a kid and someone who carries a heavy weight. “Goblet of Fire” was good, old-fashioned fun, picking up where “Azkaban” left off but accomplished what the first two films never did: Make the world seem fun and foreboding at the same time.

David Yates took over for “The Half Blood Prince” and before that “Order of the Phoenix,” a deeply flawed and utterly forgettable affair that did little to forward the story. Yates seems to prefer a more bombastic, darkly grey world illuminated only by the cold lifeless glow of computer-generated effects.

Faulting a Harry Potter film for gratuitous special effects is like faulting French fries for being French. In a world built around so much fantasy and wonder, audiences need the help that only cutting-edge effects can generate. However, Yates’ first two “Potter” films feel puffy and pointless—epic for no

other reason than the constant six-film buildup to the inevitable battle between good and evil. I was pretty fed up with the whole series until the end of “Half Blood Prince,” when finally something truly tragic happens that changed the lives of every character.

Six movies, though. Six movies! Six movies waiting for the other shoe to drop. Did I say six? I meant seven—the final which

reel to reel this week in film

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they split it into two films. “Deathly Hallows, A 1969 film by Italian master Fellini takes Part 1” is pretty much the same dread-laced on the Rome of Christ in his screen adapmagical mystery tour as the rest. Harry is still tion of Gaius Petronios’s novel of the same wrestling with his destiny to confront Voldename. The movie follows two lovers as they mort. His friends and allies are being hunted compete for the heart of a younger slave boy. down. The world he knows is now gone. The “Satyricon” was famous for showing the lower classes of Rome at a time when such threat is now more realized, with Voldemort’s a practice was unheard of. Fellini excells at army of conspirators and evil wizards makpainting a vividly odd world populated with ing short of the magical world, which never strange and grotesque characters. 128 min. seems prepared for the dark invasion that has been brewing for so long.

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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 For great traditional New York style eats with Southern charm look no further than C.G. Dawgs. You will be drawn in by the aroma of fine beef franks served with witty banter and good natured delivery from the cleanest hot dog carts in Wilmington. Sabrett famous hot dogs and Italian sausages are the primary fare offered, with a myriad of condiments for all of your mid-day or late night cravings. You may find them daily at their new

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

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.

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

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

THe LiTTLe diPPer Wilmington’s favorite fondue restaurant! The Little Dipper specializes in unique fondue dishes with a global variety of cheeses, meats, seafood, vegetables, chocolates and fine wines. The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers

and desserts outside on the back deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Open Tuesday-Sunday, serving dinner at 5pm. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size.

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

Pine VaLLeY marKeT Pine Valley Market has reigned supreme in servicing the Wilmington community for years, securing encore’s Best-Of awards in catering, gourmet shop. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest 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.

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

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

The open kitchen brings live entertainment as pizza dough flies in the air. Their 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.

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9pm Sun-Wed, and 6pm-3am Th-Sat. 256-1421; 4502 Fountain Dr., 452-3952. Open at 11am on Sat.; South Howe St. in Southport, 457-7017; 103A Cape Fear Blvd in Carolina Beach, 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.

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 Hiro jaPaneSe STeaKHoUSe Free Dogs (turkey) and Light Life Veggie Dog What better way to celebrate a special oc(soy). Locations are: 126 N. Front Street Open casion or liven up a dinner out than to dine in a six days including Thurs., Fri., and Sat. night place where every meal is an exciting presenfrom 10pm-3am; 343-2999, 94 S. Lumina Ave, tation. Knowing that a meal should be more Wrightsville Beach 11-5pm 7days a week, 6pm- than just great food, Hiro adds a taste of theencore | december 8-14 , 2010 | www.encorepub.com 23

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atre and a amazing atmosphere to everyone’s dinning experience. Also serving sushi, Hiro surprises its guests with a new special roll every week and nightly drink specials to complement it. From 4-7pm enjoy half-priced nigiri and half-priced regular makimono. Nigiri makimono combos are only $7.50, while early-bird specials last from 4-6pm, where diners can choose two: shrimp, chicken or steak. Open Monday thru Thursday 4pm-10pm; Friday and Saturday 4pm-10:30pm; and Sunday 11am10pm. 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 press 102 espresso. panini. Martini.

Rome and Paris meet Manhattan and San

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

Press102.com.

French caprIce BIstro Wilmington’s finest French cuisine can be found at Caprice Bistro, a small informal neighborhood restaurant, serving hearty food in generous portions at affordable prices.

Simple is the atmosphere in the bistro, as plain white plates and tables dressed in white paper make up the decor. However, the food is far from simple, as a combination of fresh ingredients and innovative preparation delight the taste buds with a plethora of unique appetizers, entrées and desserts. The service is fast, efficient and non-intrusive, and the ambience is friendly and unpretentious. After dinner, be sure to venture upstairs into their cozy and relaxing sofa bar for an after-dinner martini, or enjoy your meal there, as a lightfare 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 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.

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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.

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

251-9444. Visit our 2nd location at 1437 Military Cutoff Rd., next to PT’s! (910) 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 enjoyed all day long, while the juice bar offers a wide variety of juices and smoothies

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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: Monday-Friday, 11am–6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-6pm. Located at 1319 Military Cutoff Road; (910) 509-0331; www.loveysmarket.com.

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.

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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

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.

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

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Honesty in Reverse: Bush reveals his humanity in latest memoir

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uring the second week of November, I found myself on a road trip with my mom to North Carolina. Our purpose was to handle some legal business concerning a certain negligent home inspector, but our goal was to somehow have fun along the way. Since my mom refuses to let anyone drive her precious SUV, I was not only stuck for over 12 hours as a passenger but trapped yielding to the whims of the pilot. This meant downloading an audio book on my iPod. Mom had been dying to hear George Bush‘s new memoir, “Decision Points.”

“Or I could get a copy of the Sunday comics and bring a pink highlighter in case I stumble across a meaningful segment in ‘Beatle Baily!’” I quipped. Mom wasn’t amused.

As neither a Democrat nor a Republican, I really don’t have a good reason to back up my original hesitation to invest time in Bush’s memoir. I’ve always refused to be lumped in with any party and have preferred to support the issues rather than the undertow otherwise known as our two-party system. Given my impartial viewpoints, it ultimately made sense I dive into the think tank that is “Dubyah.”

“Decision Points” is an autobiography parallel to many things concerning the political, the personal, as well as marking one of the few times our former president has commented publicly since leaving the Oval Office. It successfully encapsulates the most substantial decisions of George Bush’s life: to give up drinking, his decisive action to overthrow Saddam Hussein after 9/11, his reasons for being against stem-cell research,

by: Tiffanie Gabrielse

Decision Points

by George Bush Crown $35.00 water boarding and finally thoughts regarding Katrina and 2008’s financial crisis. To my pleasant surprise, Mr. Bush’s memoir is part formal apology, part admission of faults, part justification and part family portrait. Truly, it evokes a feeling unfamiliar of any other book of its genre and conjures a sense of perception very much needed by the American public he once served.

The prose in “Decision Points” follows the idea that value is measured in terms of usefulness. Unlike many who anticipated more idiotic Bush-isms, instead, I found his use of language and tone blunt and reminiscent of the seriousness of his time in office. His literary mood throughout was unwavering much like the ideals and hard conclusions he chose.

The Bush who emerges off the pages is undoubtedly a Commander in Chief unfamiliar to readers and voters alike.

Without being insulting, this fact suggests the American public will be shocked and awed to hear that he not only wrote a book but a good one, too. It begs the question: Did Mr. Bush

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write the memoir entirely on his own?

Unsurprisingly, no.

According to “The Daily Beast,” Christopher Michel, a 28-year-old former White House speechwriter, helped Bush. Cited from “The Daily Beast,” during a phone interview in Dallas, Michel was entrenched into the manuscript, and said, “The president is working on it pretty much constantly, and that means that I am, too.”

This isn’t a bad thing. Both Bill Clinton and Al Gore used ghost writer Will North for their books. Ghost writers have frequently haunted the memoir scene (I also have a great ghost writer for my own memoir and find her worth her salt). Though it is a bit of a disappointment, since the stigma attached to ghost writers for presidential pieces is: It’s just another way to save their legacy’s face.

Sad but true.

Speaking of the attempt to perfect that which is ill-fated, “Decision Points” is a hideous reminder that sometimes government

is the unfortunate juxtaposition of personalities within an administration that directly affects policies around our world. “Decision Points” lacks the emotional power to prompt vivid memories of things from Mr. Bush’s past, contrary to what readers find within the former first lady’s memoir, “Spoken From the Heart.” While every memoir threads evasions, an antidote to this problem would have been for Bush to convey more of his personal feelings. Though he admits fault, he would have evoked a deeper understanding toward what shaped his decisions. Further, if I could ask Mr. Bush anything it would be: Of all the confessions given within, why is the comment from celebrity Kanye West categorized as the “worst moment” of your presidency? This confession not only minimizes the seriousness of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, but places him back into the same detached light before the debut of this memoir. Not that I‘m an expert, but I’d take a dumb declaration over multitudes of mortality any day of the week—and twice on Sunday.

In the end, George W. Bush solidifes himself a man who plays a part in defining the 21st century. According to The New Yorker, Bush once told an elementaryschool class in Crawford, Texas: “Is it hard to make decisions as president? Not really. If you know what you believe, decisions come pretty easy. If you’re one of these types of people who are always trying to figure out which way the wind is blowing, decision-making can be difficult.

But I find that I know who I am. I know what I believe in.” Herein is what “Decision Points” builds itself upon.

As Mom and I reached our destination and Bush’s memoir came to an end, I found myself prompted to ask: What do I believe in? I believe Bush’s autobiography provides some insight into a shaky start to the millennium.

While my husband currently does his part to protect our country overseas, and while we constantly remember our loved ones who perished, I want to believe Mr. Bush’s intentions and words are sincere and that he honestly tried to do what he believed was right as president. As a military wife subjected to the thick of it all, I’d be digging myself into a depression if I believed otherwise.

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hen I was a kid, my parents and I would travel to the mountains of NC to cut down our Christmas tree. The process became as important as the holiday itself: travel an hour and a half to the tree farm, vehicle after vehicle plowing along, as my aunt and uncle, family friends and other relatives would come and make a day of it. Afterward, we’d stop for dinner, and later in the evening, an inevitable amount of bickering began while Dad hoisted the fir, and Mom delegated, “A little more to the left ... now the right...”

Decorating it came with just as much careful scrutiny. The year we went “all white” rather than color lights sent my young heart into a hole of black.

“White’s so boring!” I protested with a pout.

Later on in the week, I heard my mother on the phone with my aunt. “Carolyn, I think I might have to send Shea to therapy over changing the lights on the Christmas tree.”

by: Shea Carver Once I moved to college, traditions evolved: Mom and Dad invested in a fake tree. “It saves time and money!” they said.

“But it’s fake!” I retorted. “It feels like plastic, and it doesn’t even smell like Christmas!”

“But I have a pine-scented candle right here, Shea. Are we gonna have to send you to therapy over this?”

My mom always loved a psychological threat. Usually, one of her chocolate-peanut-butter balls would shut me up as satisfyingly.

As I headed out into my own world of Christmas traditions, living on the coast wouldn’t allow a quick trip to the mountains to cut down the tree. So, I opted for the next best thing: purchasing one from Winter Park Optimist at Hugh MacRae Park.

Bought from a farm in Fleetwood, NC, the lot houses Frasier Firs in the mounds. The

woodsy pine scent takes over the senses in a split second upon pulling into the park.

Good will becomes imminent, especially when considering the monies donated from every purchase help children grow into confident, well-adjusted and driven adults.

The Optimist International consists of 2,900 optimist clubs around the world, including Winter Park. The organization has a motto that pretty much sums up their entire mission: “Optimists—bringing out the best in kids.”

Winter Park Optimist works with youth in all realms, from the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw, to helping the fight against childhood cancer, to funding baseball and softball programs and so much more. As a nonprofit, they’re funded through donations and drives, their biggest of the year being the annual Christmas tree sale.

“We usually serve 1,000 or so people in our programs and charity through the fund-raiser,” Chuck Kuerbler, Winter Park

treasurer, says. Monies get distributed in chunks to essay contests, scholarships, oratorical contests, and a Wilmington project and community need.

In 2009 the club sold trees to 1,300 buyers. Though they expect this year to be a bit down in sales because of the economy, they’re also passing on savings to the consumer. “We are offering more moderate price points,” Kuebler says, also noting how robust and full the pines are for the cost. Prices are $45 and up, depending on the size and height.

Still, the real deal comes from knowing the dollars spent go toward a child’s progression and betterment in life. The tree lot is open daily at 9 a.m. through the 19th of December. They’ll have a Christmas cookout on the 12th at 3 p.m.

Choosing the perfect tree never seemed easier thanks to Winter Park’s 25th annual fund-raiser, and helping children succeed makes it therapy all its own.

Mom will be proud.

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An Involuntary Intimate, Part 25: One for the road by: Claude Limoges

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hen George entered the coffee shop looking for his brother’s exlover, the bells on the door jingled as if in warning. George stepped sideways to clear the shutting door and took in the mushroom-shaped chairs, the found-art sculptures on three-legged tables, the Japanese calligraphy on the walls, and a djembe riff getting piped through the speakers. A jaunty rasta man sporting an enormous hair net wiped down the counter and pretended not to have seen George enter. George pretended not to have seen rasta man and mulled over the selections on a chalkboard beside the cashier, as two people entered behind him.

“Uh,” George mumbled half to rasta man and half to no one. “The three o’clock wakeup call, I guess.”

“Pulling an all-nighter?” rasta man said.

George shook his head.

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“Fine. Just a latte, I guess. Listen, do you know a guy named Leonard?”

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Rasta man wiped down the counter. “Sure, but he don’t want to talk to you.”

“He’s here?”

“Sure. He’s in back, and he don’t want to talk to you.”

“He knows who I am?”

Rasta man served up the latte. “He says Fincannons are bad for his health. Pay up, mon, and split.”

George put the money on the counter and blew on his latte. It was just a stupid photograph he carried. In it, Chad was so young, it must have been taken well before he had met Leonard. Over a decade had gone by since Chad had been found atop the bomb target at Fort Fisher, a line of grackles and fish crows perching on him, a syringe by his head. Leonard would have gone on with his life, as George had gone on with his. At any rate, George was not the one who put Leonard in the hospital, and he couldn’t answer for what his father had done. No one could.

Even so, George loitered. He was about to move out of town for what he believed would be for good. He wanted to carry nothing of the past with him, and the photo of Chad in midleap, triumphant after a soccer game—it did not seem to belong to George. But to throw it away was not an option. George took it out of his pocket and stared at it. He waved it in front of rasta man, who was serving the two customers who had walked in after George.

“Say, give this to Leonard. It’s nothing I want to hold onto.”

A door in back of the coffee shop opened, and a blond man with wide blue eyes and a scarred cheek fixed an unsmiling gaze on George.

“Leonard?” George said. “Just wanted to give you this.”

Keeping wary eyes on George, Leonard walked to him and with both hands took the photo.

On looking at it, Leonard winced. “Why?” George shrugged. “Thought it might mean something.”

“Twelve years later?”

George set his coffee cup on the counter and stood with his hands in his jacket pockets. He squinted at a one-cup coffee-making contraption they were selling on the counter and tried to figure out how it worked. Never in his life had he felt so out of place.

Leonard set the photo down on the counter and pointed at George’s coffee cup.

“Latte?”

“Yea.” “Here, one for the road.”

“You don’t have to.”

“Let me.”

George noticed that as Leonard made the

second latte he used both hands for every action.

Leonard caught George’s stare. “Yep, takes me a little while,” he said. “Your father kept slamming the door on my hands until every bone was crushed.”

“Jesus Christ,” George muttered. “Leonard, I’m sorry.”

“It’s healed pretty well, now. Really, I’ve let that go, and this.” He motioned to the scar on his cheek. “But there’s something I’ve held onto for 23 years that I want to let go, too, but I can’t.”

George scratched the back of his head.

“Listen, I didn’t mean to disrupt your life or anything, coming in here.”

“No, this is good. Let’s talk.”

Leonard made himself a coffee, and he and George sat down in the farthest corner.

“Funny,” Leonard began, “how one day you can find yourself completely upsidedown in your life.”

George gave a nod and blew on his latte.

“I found that out, myself.”

“That week...” Leonard teared up.

George slightly slid his chair back and cleared his throat.

Leonard shook his head. “I knew he was going to do something stupid, and so I kept having the nurse dial.”

George sat up straight. For most of that horrible week, he had been out of the house, managing a burger joint. He was out managing a burger joint while his father beat the shit out of Leonard. He was out managing a burger joint while his mother went on another bender and his father took off for the Frying Pan Shoals in the Salute and his brother went missing. When George came home late at night bleary-eyed and reeking of grease, he heard the phone ringing and decided to do what his parents were doing: ignore it. Now he looked back and marveled at the profound fog his family had settled into. It seemed to him, now, that everyone was in a sort of deaf scream. No one could have broken through that—least of all Leonard.

“Day and night, I had the nurse dial that phone, because I knew,” Leonard wept.

George leaned toward Leonard. “Don’t tell me you blame yourself.”

“You don’t know what I said to him.”

“Look,” George said, “Chad could be a real idiot, but he would have seen through words.” George shrugged. “Hey, you know his last ones?”

Leonard shook his head. “‘I’m sick of this high-tide shit.’”

Leonard blinked, then raised his brows and half-smiled. “He went surfing?”

George shrugged. “One for the road.”

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Holiday Events ISLAND OF LIGHTS HOLIDAY EVENTS The Pleasure Island Tour of Homes: Sat., 12/11: Self-guided tour through some of Pleasure Island’s most beautiful homes when they are decorated for the holidays. Tickets will be available at businesses on Pleasure Island. James Allen: 910-458-7116. • The Pleasure Island New Year Celebration: 12/31, 9pm, Kure Beach, near the pier. Giant lighted beach ball being dropped at midnight, followed by a spectacular fireworks demonstration.

Free family-friendly event w/DJ and dancing; refreshments available for purchase. Raffle, with the winner taking home the original artwork for the Christmas card and ornament. www. islandoflights.org POLAR EXPRESS FAMILY SHOW 12/11-12,18-19, 4:30 & 6:30pm The Polar Express returns for annual holiday favorite.

With your golden ticket, hear the story and visit with Santa. A special “first gift” for kids and hot chocolate, too.Space is limited, so shows are by prepaid reservation only—may purchase by credit card over phone. $5, under age 2, free.

(910)763-2634 DBA HOLIDAY SEASON OF CELEBRATION DBA: Season of Celebration, through 12/25.

• 12/11, 9:30am: Santa Claus Cruise. Cape Fear Riverboats presents the 22nd annual cruise to benefit the Wilmington Salvation Army’s Food Pantry.

Admission to this event is 6 non-perishable food items that go directly to local families in need during the holidays. 910-343-1611 or 800-676-0162, www.

CFRboats.com. • 12/18-24: 7-10pm. Christmas Caroling Carriage Rides. Come and sing Christmas carols with Santa and his “Special Reindeer”, while enjoying the decorative lights of downtown area.910-

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ART AND CRAFT FAIR 12/11: Wrightsville United Methodist Church, corner of Causeway and Live Oak Drives, Wrightsville Beach, NC. Just in time for holiday gift giving, enjoy shopping from local arts and crafts vendors. Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to the church’s building fund.(910)620-9145

WHQR brings a bevy of holiday cheer to town this Sunday with their annual “Homemade Holiday Shorts” tradition. They’ll have guest appearances by Peter Jurasik, Rhonda Bellamy and Tony Rivenbark, as well as music by Grenaldo Frazier. The stories will be broadcast live before the audience from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. A reception with food and beverages will follow; $30. whqr@whqr.org.

HOMEMADE HOLIDAY SHORTS Homemade Holiday Shorts on 12/12, 6pm. WHQR’s wintertime tradition features guest appearances by Peter Jurasik, Rhonda Bellamy and Tony Rivenbark w/music from Grenoldo Frazier. Broadcast before a live audience on WHQR 91.3fm. Doors at 5:20pm.

A full reception, including drinks and lavish hor d’oeuvres follow the live performance, 6-7pm.

Tickets: $30 each (and include the performance and reception). (910) 343-1640 or whqr@whqr. org; all proceeds benefit the station. WHQR Gallery: third floor of 254 N. Front St. CALLING ALL SANTAS Ever wanted to dress up like Santa Claus and wreak holiday cheer on multiple around town? Santacon is here! Join us in this worldwide phenomenon. 21+ only. Contact info@ jugglinggypsy.com for more info on how to get involved in the great Santa Invasion.

THALIAN HALL Wed., 12/15: Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton—Canada’s fiddling royalty hosts a holiday concert that will peel the wreaths off the walls with ferocious foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads and world-class step dancing; main stage.

• Fri.-Sun., 12/17-19: Barbara Bailey Hutchison: Songs of The Season— Grammy Award-winning artist has performed in almost all 50 states, including three performances at the White House. A Rainbow Room Attraction, four sets, Friday thru Sunday, table seating, limited capacity. www.thalianhall.org 910-632-2285 or 800-523-2820 310 Chestnut St. TREES FOR CHARITY Join the Downtown Business Alliance and Do It Downtown for a cause at the 2nd Annual Trees for Charity Downtown Wilmington. Several local Downtown Businesses have taken the time to create beautiful holiday trees that will be raffled to help raise money for the charity of their choosing. Raffle tickets sold at the location of the participating venue, or at The Cotton Exchange for $1 each or 6/$5 during business hours. The trees will go on display at participating locations and at The Cotton Exchange.

Winning drawings take place on Mon., 12/20, by a member of the non-profit organization or a Member of the Trees for Charity committee. DBAWilmington. org or Joan Loch: joan@crescentmoonnc.com or 910-762-4207.

CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA 2nd Annual Christmas by the Sea held on the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. Live music, a live nativity, light displays and more fun family activities.

Events held every Saturday through 12/18, 5-9pm, w/free activities including a fire pit with storytelling, puppet shows, hot chocolate and marshmallows, arts and crafts with ornament making, and of course the kids can visit Santa in his workshop! www. boardwalkmakeover.org ENCHANTED AIRLIE Airlie Gardens’ world of holiday fantasy each Fri/Sat during “Enchanted Airlie,” Through 12/21. Shows also offered Mon., 12/20 and Tues, 12/21. A glittering landscape of lighted oaks and twinkling displays in a coastal garden setting, with illuminated large oaks, small native trees, holiday flowers, elegant displays, a large outdoor garden train and leisurely nighttime strolls through 30 acres, enhanced by live music. Each evening, Airlie’s gates will open for two sessions of self-guided tours: 5pm-7pm or 7pm9pm. Tickets valid for one of the two sessions and must be purchased in advance at www.airliegardens. org and in-person at Airlie’s Garden Service Center (9am-4pm). Tickets must be purchased before 4: pm for the night of the event. Tickets $5 for adults and $4 for children (ages 4-12). Children under age 3 admitted free. Parking is limited and a $3 pre-purchased parking pass is required for each vehicle with general admission, no exceptions. A “green” ticket option is available, whereby admission and parking is $20 per carload (excludes large multi-passenger vans and buses). 300 Airlie Rd. 910-798-7700 A NIGHT WITH SANTA 12/11 & 18: “A Night with Santa’ is a benefit to help raise money for the Rite Care Centers of NC schools that help children with learning disabilites. a show of family fun, singing, laughter, interacting with the audience. Scottish Rite Temple, 17th St. $14, adults, children 12 and under, $8. Marty: 6163126 or www.anightwithsanta.com

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CAPE FEAR RIVER WATCH Sat., 12/11, CFRW volunteers will return to the Murrayville neighborhood of New Hanover County to

continue work on the small park taking shape there off Candlewood Dr. Over the past few months we’ve hauled out trash, removed invasive undergrowth, laid out some walking paths and begun planting native plants. Meet us on site at 9am or at CFRW headquarters at 8:30am to caravan to the site. Dress for a day of digging in the dirt. • Sun, 12/12, 1-4pm, all members (and non-members, too) are invited to join us at Wilmington Marine Center for an oyster roast, boil some crabs, elect a board of directors, hear some CFRW progress reports, make some plans, and just generally gather with an air of semiserious jollity. $5; RSVP. • Young fishermen (and fisherwomen) between the ages of 12 and 16 are encouraged to write an essay (500 to 1000 words) on the topic How a Strong and Healthy Cape Fear River Fishery Will Benefit The Entire Region. The essays will be judged by the directors of the Cape Fear River Striper Foundation and the winner and a chaperone will be awarded entry into the tournament on a boat with a top fishing guide. Deadline is 12/20.

617 Surry St. www.cfrw.us/ BUNDLE UP BOOT CAMP HeadSTRONG Athletics’ Boot Camps helps support Good Shepherd Center with Bundle Up Boot Camp.

Participants bring in warm winter coats and enjoy a free group workout. Takes place 12/11, 9am, in Ogden Park. Open to the public and current boot campers; use of light equipment and weight exercises.

Theatre/Auditions BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS 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 Office on Monday, 12/13. (910) 632-2285. www.thalianhall.org (click calendar) 310 Chestnut Street. Monday-Saturday, 2pm-6pm Season tickets and gift certificates available year round at Opera House office. (910) 762-4234. operahousetheatre@yahoo.com DIVIDING THE ESTATE Thalian Association will hold auditions for the Wilmington premiere of the award-winning play ‘Dividing the Estate” by Horton Foote on Mon/Tues, 12/13-14, 7-9:30pm at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St., downtown Wilmington. Roles available for men and women, African-American and Caucasian, 20s-70s. No prepared material required. The production, directed by Laurene Perry, runs 2/3-6 at Thalian Hall.

BIG DAWG PRODUCTIONS “Holly Follies, A Christmas Comedy Sampler” is comin’ to town, w/six matinee performances beginning at the Cape Fear Playhouse. Playwright Kathryn Martin teams up with Big Dawg Productions to present three one-act, holiday-themed comedies—”No Fly,” “A Little Christmas Magic” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”—complete with holiday goodies! Shows are at 2pm Fri-Sun, 12/10-12, at the Playhouse. $12 general admission, with holiday treats included. 910-341-7228 or www. bigdawgproductions.org. Cape Fear Playhouse, downtown Wilmington. 613 Castle St. BROWN COAT PUB AND THEATRE Monks Brew, 12/9-12. A play by John Grudzien and directed by Stephen Raeburn. 8pm; 5pm Sundays. $10 or $5 for students. • Weekly live sitcom “Sides” presents its final season every Mon., 9pm. Free admission! On 12/13 will be the 50th episode and two-hour series finale with special wrap party with

12/18, ages 8-12. Sat., 10am-11:30am, $40.

Dowtown at the Cape Fear Playhouse. stageworksyouth.org

12/13-14: THALIAN ASSOC. AUDITIONS The Thalian Association will premiere Horton Foote’s “Dividing the Estate” in February 2011. They’ll hold auditions for men and women, Caucasian and African American, from 20 to 70. Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, 13-14, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Head to the Community Arts Center at 120 S. 2nd Street; no need to prepare material! Directed by Laurene Perry. cast after. Special Wrap Party with the Cast to follow performance.

• Downtown Wilmington Tues night trivia, 10pm.

• Friday and Saturday night karaoke, 10pm. • Sundays: Poetry night at 8pm; karaoke at 10pm. • $5. 111 Grace St., www.guerillatheatre.com. (910) 341-0001 IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS See page 8.

CITY STAGE THEATER See page 9.

FREE TO BE YOU AND ME Performance Club Studio Theater presents Marlo Thomas’s “Free to Be...You and Me” December 11th at 2pm and December 12th at 6pm. Scenes and songs covering topics of stereotypes, nonjudgement, diversity, ignorance and discrimination... but thanks to writers Mel Brooks and Rob Reiner.

6624 Gordon Road. Studio B. RSVP: 910-338-3378.

Limited seating! Directed by LJ Woodard.

CREATIVE DRAMA AND PUPPETRY Creative Drama & Puppetry Workshop. Through

AUDITIONS FOR LOBBY HERO Auditions for “Lobby Hero,” by Kenneth Lonergan. Mon/Tues, 12/29-30, 7pm. Three males, 20’s; one African-American; and one female, 20’s. Show opens 2/2; pay is $250/ week for four weeks. Call for appt: 910-4312277.

MULLIGANS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The Mulligan’s family reunions are never a dull event, a mix of Irish Catholic and their Italian Southern-in-Laws, the Kelly’s. Once a year, the Mulligans and the Kellies try to bury the hatchet in the hopes of gaining a little holiday cheer. But this year, they may want to bury the hatchet in Fiona, the new bride, who wants the perfect holiday dinner. A host of ysfunctional fun, with singing, dancing and mistletoe. 12/16.

Adults: $40 and kids,$20. Front St. Brewery, 910232-6611. www.porchtheatre.com.

NUTT ST. COMEDY ROOM 12/10-11 D Militant (Opener for Kat Williams’ 2009 “Pimpin Pimpin Tour) 7pm doors, 8pm show, Tickets $8/$10 • 12/17-18 James Adomian (Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing Finalist) 7pm doors, 8pm show, Tickets $12/$14. 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 CHORAL EVENSONG Sun., 12/12, 4pm. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1219 Forest Hills Dr. www.stjohnsepiscopalchurch. net. Choral Evensong, a rich liturgical heritage of the Episcopal Church in which the choir leads the

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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 PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE Find a special gift created by past, present and future exhibiting artists, including work from Elizabeth Darrow, William Fridrich, Michelle Connolly, Virginia Wright-Frierson, Jennifer Page, Saben Kane, Colleen Ringrose, Harry Taylor, Diane Hause, Quentin Warshauer, Dennis Walsak and others. Everything from cyanotypes and artists books to collage and paintings. 621N4TH’s Christmas show opening, 12/10, 6-10pm, w/hors d’oeuvres. Exhibit through 12/23. 621 N. 4th St. (910)520-3325 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

congregation in singing prayers and responses of the Service of Evening Prayer, takes place, followed by High Tea. Feat. Fr. Thomas C. Barnett, Rector and Officiant; Brunhilde Engelhardt: Interim Choirmaster and Organist.; St. John’s Junior and Adult Choirs.

Open to the public is invited.

JEANNE JOLLY Unexpected concert with Jeanne Jolly from Raleigh, 7pm, 12/11. Compared to Linda Rondstadt and Alison Kraus. Tickets: $15 each or two $25. keyfla@ gmail.com, PayPal or by credit card by going to www.playhouse211.com. Playhouse 211, 4320 Southport Supply Rd Suite 1. 910-200-7785 or info@ playhouse211.com METROPOLITAN OPERA The Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s Don Carlo since 1979 will continue The Met: Live in HD series, with a live transmission of the performance on Sat., 12/11 at 12:30 pm ET Lumina Theater, UNCW. 601 South College Rd. www.uncw. edu Starring Roberto Alagna, Marina Poplavskaya, Simon Keenlyside, and Ferruccio Furlanetto. www. metopera.org/hdlive. $18 - $25.

TALLIS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The Tallis Chamber Orchestra will be performing a “Baroque Christmas Concert” to benefit the Good Sheperd Center, Mon, 12/20, 7:30pm at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 16 North 16th St. Soprano Sara Westermark will sing the Christmas Cantata

by Scarlatti. Other music by Corelli, Torelli and Charpentier. Free, donations accepted for the Good Sheperd Center. 620-7207.

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

Dance WILMINGTON SINGLES CLUB 1 12/10: DJ Buddy Langley , American Legion Post 10 • 12/17: Classic Collections Band, Am. Legion Post 10 (Members $10; guests $15) • 12/24: No Dance • 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 AZALEA COAST NC USA DANCE Social Dance and lesson hosted by Azalea Coast NC USA Dance chapter on Sat., 12/11, at New Hanover Senior Center, 2222 S. College Rd. Social dance lesson begins at 6:45pm, to be taught by Babs McDance Social Dance Studio of Wilmington, NC. Dance to custom mix of ballroom & latin music from 7:30-10pm. admission price includes lesson, no partner needed . $8 members, $10 non-members, $5 military w/ID, $3 students with ID. (910)799-8566 or AzaleaCoastDance@aol.com. www.azaleacoastncusadance.org BALLROOM DANCESPORT LESSONS Cha-Cha, Mon., Dec 13, 8:30 Tango Wed., 12/15, 6:30; Swing, Wed., 12/15, 7:30; Beginner Ballroom Sun, 1/5; Beginner Ballroom. Wed., 1/9. Friday Night. Dance Club Party 12/10; Intro Lesson early, $7, $5/HS/College w/ID. Ballroom DanceSport Dance Studio. Less than 1 mile from UNCW, 4523 Franklin Ave. Singles/couples. Across from Cinema Dr. Corner Kerr & Franklin. www.

BallrooomDanceSportNC.com 910 799-2001 TECHNIQUES IN MOTION Techniques In Motion School of Dance: 910 7993223. www.techniquesinmotion.com. Enroll free 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.

BELLYDANCE CLASSES Bellydance classes held Thurs. evenings, 6:307:30pm at the Firehouse Pilates Studio. Marie: 910-620-3566 or divyawaters@yahoo.com 76’ERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB Modern Western Style Square Dance. Club meets

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WILMINGTON ART ASSOCIATION Through 12/31: North Carolina Chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) is the special event for December! 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. www. cpsa.org. Closed Sun/Mon. 616 Castle Street ACME ART HOLIDAY SALE ACME Art Studios AnnualChristmas Holiday Show and Sale, 12/11, 10am-6pm. Come meet the artist and see the great gift ideas we have created for you.

711 North 5th Ave. UNCW ANN FLACK BOSEMAN GALLERY UNC Wilmington’s Ann Flack Boseman Galleryannounces its 2010-11 exhibition calendar, covering a diverse collection of media. • Meredith Connelly’s Ann Flack Boseman Scholarship Show: through 12/12, Boseman Gallery (Fisher University Union, 2nd Floor). Selected annually by the faculty of the Department of Art & Art History, the scholarship is endowed through the generosity of Mark Griffi s and Dave Robertson in honor of Ms. Boseman. The award, which is a merit-based honor, consists of tuition support, as well as a solo exhibition. Shane Fernando, (910) 962-7972 or fernandol@uncw. edu. L DENT SHOWJ FRED STEIN Wilmington will get a rare chance to view the the photography of Fred Stein, a German/American pioneer and master of street photography during the 1930-50s in Paris and New York. Wilmington and Greensboro are the first two cities in the South to have this opportunity. Fred’sson, Peter Stein, a master film maker and teacher of cinematography at NYU will give a lecture and slide show on his father’s work, Mon., 12/13, 7pm, room S002, downtown campus of Cape Fear Community College. The Cape Fear Camera Club is hosting the event, and guests are welcome. Sandra Chambers, CFCC Publicity Chairmain, 910-371-1865. skchamberswrite@ yahoo.com 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.

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 St. Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. (910)343-1640 or whqr.org.

CAPRICE BISTRO Caprice Bistro hosts opening reception for Shannon Limberger’s Wilmington premier solo show, ‘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 NEW ELEMENTS HOLIDAY SHOW 26th Annual Holiday Show hangs through 1/8/2011, featuring fine art and craft by more than 40 artists.

Mon-Sat,10am-6pm. 216 N. Front St. (910) 3438997.

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 BOTTEGA EVENTS On exhibit: Papperazzi, featuring 2D and 3D works in paper, by varied local artists in all mediums.

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 • Thurs 12/9: Wilmington Writers Forum & Jean Jones Presents Poetry • Thurs 12/16: Exquisite Corpse exhibit opening reception, 6pm • Thurs12/23: 4th Thursday Poetry Showcase moved to next Thurs, 12/30 • 12/24: open • 12/25: open at 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 “Figure Study,” oil on canvas, Bonnie England.

Ongoing events: Sun., 6-8pm, Figure Drawing, $10. • Mon, Yoga Class ; 6:30-7:30pm, “paywhat-you-can”; Tues: Yoga Class, 6:30-7:30pm, “pay-what-you-can”; Belly-Dancing Class, 7:309pm, $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, 8:3011pm, 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

dance team members will be assisting Stacey in small group instruction. YMCA: 2710 Market St. Cost: $25 (YMCA members) and $30 (community participants). Chick-Fil-A on Oleander Drive provides lunch; participants take home a complimentary Sea Dawgs season pass for the 2011 Sea Dawgs season www.wilmingtonseadolls.com or 910-791-6523.

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 POLAR BEAR TENNIS LADDER Polar Bear Tennis Ladder: 1/1-3/30. 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.

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, noon-2pm, 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 benefits with flexibility and posture. • Tone & Stretch.

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

Film CINEMATIQUE WHQR’s Cinematique takes place every week, Mon.-Wed., 7:30pm, at Thalian Hall. Tickets: $7; etix.com or at box office. • 12/12-14, Sun-Tues

run, 7:30pm. “Waiting For Superman”—From Davis Guggenheim, Academy Award-winning director of An Inconvenient Truth, comes a deeply personal exploration of the current state of public education in the U.S. and how it is affecting our children. 102 min. Rated PG • 12/20-22: “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.” Woody Allen’s new dark comedy about a pair of married couples as their passions, ambitions, and anxieties lead them into trouble and out of their minds, starring Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Freida Pinto and Naomi Watts. An examination of infidelity and a sweet love story that rewards good people. 98 min. Rated R • 12/27-29: Inside Job—From Academy Awardnominated 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. Eated PG-13. www.whqr.org SUBVERSIVE FILM SERIES 12/12, Satyricon (Italy, 1969): Italian master Fellini takes on the Rome of Christ in his screen adaption of Gaius Petronios’s novel of the same name. The movie follows two lovers as they compete for the heart of a younger slave boy. Satyricon was famous for showing the lower classes of Rome at a time when the such a practice was unheard of. Fellini excells at painting a vividly odd world populated with strange and grotesque characters. (running time 128 minutes). • 12/19: A Christmas Carol (1984 Tv version with George C Scott) • 12/26, The Holy Mountain (uncut) (Chile, 1973). Visually stunning and rich in allegory, The Holy Mountain features a Christlike figure wandering through various religious themed scenarios in search of immortality. Truly bizzare from start to finnish, this film is a crowning achievement in surrealist cinema. (running time 114 minutes). Juggling Gypsy, (910) 763-2223 1612 Castle Street

Lectures/Readings STOP! NO! YOU’RE GROUNDED FOREVER! 12/9: Therapist and parenting expert Nancy Kotz presents: Stop! No! You’re Grounded Forever! The Do’s And Don’ts Of Discipline. Tickets: $15/person.

(910) 777-4728.

TWO SISTERS BOOKERY Sun., 12/15, 1-3pm: Winston-Salem photographer Bowman Gray IV will talk about and sign copies of his new edition of As A Man Thinketh. Bowman Gray couples his own color photographs with James Allen’s timeless advice to produce an inspirational book that will stay with the reader for years to come.

318 Nutt St. (910) 762-4444 TOOLS TO EASE THE ASCENSION PROCESS 12/11, 11am: Tools to Ease the Ascension Process Workshop. Register for this workshop by 12/9, $88.

We will learn and practice how to be connected with Mother Earth, Father God, Christ Grid surrounding the planet; become more aware of your energetic naturework with the rose to become more present to remove unwanted energies; awaken to the “I Am That I Am” presence of your soul, and more! Gene: 910-392-2188

Classes/Workshops DIVORCE CARE 4 KIDS A new 13-week session of DivorceCare and

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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 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.

CAROLINA CANINES FOR SERVICE Carolina Canines for Service’s President and CEO Rick Hairston will be the featured speaker at the12/10 meeting of the North Brunswick Newcomers Club.

Mr. Hairston will share with us the stories of the dogs and the recipients of these dogs that are trained and provided free of charge to disabled individual in the area. BNC is a social organization for anyone who is interested in learning more about their new home while making new friends. The club meets the second Friday of every month at Zion United Methodist Church, 6864 Zion Church Rd. in Leland at 9:30am. Alice Razzano: 383-3500.

HUMANISTS AND FREETHINKERS Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear meeting, 12/12, 5-7:30pm at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Dobkin Hall, 4313 Lake Ave . “Science In An Age Of Certainty— the challenges it poses and the difficulties it faces,” with Tony Hileman. Pot luck buffet in celebration of the Holiday Solstice afterword; bring a dish to share. Some soft drinks, ice, etc. • Humanists and Freethinkers of Cape Fear meeting, 1/9, 2011, 5-7:30pm. “Suing the Dept of Defense: Religious Proselytizing in the US Military,” wJeremy Hall, a former member of the US Armed Services, who will be speaking about the current atmosphere of religious coercion and proselytizing in the US military. RSVP: www.humanism.meetup. com/182

Clubs/Notices THOMAS WOLFE FICTION PRIZE Acclaimed author Martin Clark will judge the North Carolina Writers’ Network’s 2011 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication in the Thomas Wolfe Review. Submissions for the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize are accepted through the postmark deadline of January 30. Entries must be no more than 12 double-spaced pages; checks must be made payable to the North Carolina Writers’ Network.

Submissions mailed to: Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize, PO Box 7096. Davidson College. Davidson, NC 28035. Winner announced in April. Open to all writers; submit two copies of an unpublished fiction manuscript; names should not appear on manuscripts but on separate cover sheet along with address, phone number, e-mail address, word count, and manuscript title; $15 entry fee for NCWN members must accompany the manuscript or $25 for nonmembers. You may pay the member entry fee if you join the NCWN with your submission. Checks should be made payable to the North Carolina Writers’ Network; entries will not be returned.

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AQUAPONICS TOURS 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 RUMMAGE SALE B’nai Israel Synagogue, 2601 Chestnut Street (off of 26th and Market), Wilmington, is having a rummage sale on Friday, Dec. 10th from 9-3 and on Sunday, Dec.12th from 9-1. For info call 762-1117.

CAPE FEAR CAMERA CLUB Club meets third Thurs. each month, Sept thru June, 7pm at Cape Fear Community College. www.capefearcameraclub.org CAPE FEAR KNITTERS Cape Fear Knitters, the Wilmington chapter of The Knitting Guild of America (TKGA) meets the third Sat. ea. month, 10am-noon. Gerri: 371-3556. Judy: 383-0374.

AD/HD SUPPORT GROUPS CHADD volunteers facilitate support groups for people affected by AD/HD. Our Parent Support Group for parents of children with AD/HD meets the second Mon of ea. month at the YWCA of the Lower Cape Fear (S. College Road at Holly Tree) from 7-9pm. Adult Support Group for adults who have AD/HD themselves meets monthly on second Tues. at the same place and time. Free and available on a drop-in basis to residents of New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties.

Karen: WilmCHADD@aol.com.

PSORIASIS SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd Sat. of month at Port City Java in Harris Teeter on College and Wilshire, 5pm.

Christopher: (910) 232-6744 or cvp@yahoo.com.

Free; meet others with psoriasis and get educated on resources and program assistance.

CAPE FEAR WEDDING ASSOCIATION Meet and greets the third Wed. ea. month. $25, members free.capefearweddingassociation.com CULINARY ADVENTURES TOUR

NOW! THOMAS WOLFE FICTION PRIZE

All writers looking for possible publication and a chance at $1,000 should consider entering the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize, sponsored by the NC Writer’s Network. The judge is Martin Clark, and entries cannot be any longer than 12 double-spaced pages of text. Mail in a check with a $15 entry fee and two copies of an unpublished manuscript including a cover sheet with name, phone, e-mail, word count and title. Deadline: 1/30; see entry for address.

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

Culinary Adventures Tour with Food Writer/Chef Liz Biro. 2:30-5:00p.m. Culinary walking tours thru downtown Wilmington’s food history with delicious stops, Thursdays & Saturdays. Admission charge. http://www.lizbiro.com; 910-545-8055 WILMINGTON NEWCOMERS CLUB The Wilmington Newcomers Club meets monthly at 9:30am on the 2nd Thurs ea. month at the Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt St. Sign up for our satellite groups, where members can follow their particular interest and make new friends along the way—bridge clubs, dinner groups, business networking groups, etc. 910-632-8315, www. wilmingtonncnewcomers.com.

WILMINGTON MS SELF HELP GROUP MEET MS Selp Help Group meets 2nd Thurs, ea. month, 7-8pm. New Hanover Regional Hospital Business Center. 3151 South 17th St. Lisa Burns: burnsl86@yahoo.com HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOURS Narrated horse drawn carriage and trolley tours of historic Wilmington w/costumed driver who narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront and past stately mansions. Market and Water streets. $12 for adults, $5 per child. (910) 251-8889

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I am a 9 month old German Shepherd. My foster-mom says I am probably not a mix and if I am, she doesn’t know with what! I am a very good girl—I love all three of the dog’s I live with and get along great with them. I am very high energy and will need an active family with a young, active dog and/or person to keep me busy and exercised! My Foster Mom and dog trainer says I would do well at pretty much any dog sport—obedience, agility, tracking or any of the others. I am a good watch dog and sometimes bark, but calm down quickly when I’m told. I am good with kids, too but would do best with older kids, age 8 and up, just because I am so big and silly sometimes. I am proudly housebroken, crate trained and I know the command “sit”. I’m a good eater, not picky. I am spayed, Heartworm negative and on preventative and I am up to date on my shots! Please help me find a great home for Christmas! You can contact my foster mom Barb at rmcninch@ec.rr.com Photo compliments of Barb McNinch. encore | december 8-14 , 2010 | www.encorepub.com 39

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