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‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ may be an Old Testament story about the coat of many colors, but it’s modern pop-culture references and numerous genres of music turn the dry Biblical world into one of magnetic colors! Read the story about the musical, opening this weekend at Thalian Hall on page 16.

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MUSIC>> Meet Mat Masterson, whose varied sounds match his quirky stage presence, which will be brought to Juggling Gypsy on February 8. Read about his latest releases on page 8.

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Gwenyfar takes it local for February remembrances and celebrations BY: GWENYFAR ROHLER

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hough it clocks in at a short 28 days, February might win the award for the most celebrations in one month.

It is packed full of remembrances. Looking at the calendar, my mind ticks over constantly with thoughts and ideas about where to go and how to honor moments of shared culture. Part of the joy and beauty of living in Wilmington is the constant opportunities surrounding us to create palpable memories.

I could start by mentioning Groundhog Day or the Super Bowl, but since both have passed, we will assume by now everyone knew where to get wings, beer and a copy of Bill Murrayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magnum opus.

Most importantly, February is Black History Month. There are a variety of places to visit in our area to honor and commemorate, such as trip to the 1898 Memorial on Third Street. In 1898, our city experienced the only successful government coup on American soil, since the Revolution. The horrors centered around a massacre of the African-American community looks like a dress rehearsal for Kristallnacht. As a pivotal moment in the history of this city, and an event to be mourned, it is paramount.

The National Cemetery on Market and 20th streets is the final resting site of the US Colored Troops who fell in the Civil War during the final engagements of taking Fort Fisher and occupying the city of Wilmington. Visited in conjunction with the Battle of Forks Road site at Cameron Art Museum (read last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Live Local), they are two locations providing palpable testimony to the sacrifices of AfricanAmerican soldiers for the preservation of the Union, and the fight to end slavery on the shores of the United States.

CELEBRATING FEBRUARY REMEMBRANCES AND CELEBRATIONS: Taken in 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks seen with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as she played an historic role in the civil rights movement. Photo courtesy of National Archives and Records Administration Records of the U.S. Information Agency Record Group 306.

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A few years ago, I had a professor come into the book store who was doing research on slavery in the American South.

She was visibly shaken because part of her trip was to visit plantation museums and see slave cabins in person for the first time. After a lifetime of reading about them, to touch the walls and see firsthand its reality was powerful.

And so that is a big part of why we need

museums and experiential education—to make the palpable possible.

The Bellamy Mansion has slave quarters as part of their exhibit. According to Poplar Grove Plantation resources, by 1860, one-third of the population of North Carolina were slaves, or in New Hanover County 7,103 people were reported to be in bondage. A trip to the Bellamy or Poplar Grove provides an opportunity to remember a very real and painful part of history of our city and county.

February 15 is also Susan B. Anthony’s birthday. Her early work advocating for the

February 18 also is Presidents Day. As an observance, it has been through a few variations. It began as an observance of George Washington’s Birthday (February 22, 1732); many states expanded it to include Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (February 12, 1809). Wilmington has touchstones of both men. At Oakdale Cemetery (located at the end of North 15th Street), folks can visit the grave of Henry Bacon, the designer of the Lincoln Memorial in D.C. Also, did you know George Washington slept here? Well, he did. On April 25, 1791, he stayed for the night and was entertained here during his presidency on

an extensive tour of the American South. cane Florence, and the federal shutdowns, From the NCPedia: small businesses are feeling the impact.

“In Wilmington President Washington Please, when planning romantic celebrawas received by a welcome party and a tions, skip the chain restaurants and show 45-gun salute. He stayed at the home of some love to the little guys. It will be a far Mrs. John Quince, which was located very more memorable experience at a boutique near the location of the marker. The original restaurant. In addition, the money spent residence planned for the President’s lodg- here will stay in the community rather than ing became unavailable, and apparently go up the chain to a CEO who has never Mrs. Quince graciously offered her home to heard of Wilmington, NC, and doesn’t care the President at the last minute. During the about us. evening, Washington was treated to a military parade throughout a town illuminated in his honor. And a ball was given in his honor at the Assembly Hall.”

A granite marker on the corner of Dock and Front streets commemorates the event. Perhaps eating a slice of cherry pie from a favorite local bakery might be a way to honor the nation’s first president?

But, of course, the big event in February is Valentine’s Day. It is a popular practice to gripe about Valentine’s as a hallmark holiday. I can say from experience the bump small businesses (restaurants, retailers, attractions and especially florists) receive in the middle of winter from Valentine’s is essential to survival. In the wake of Hurri-

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Did you know February 4 is Rosa Parks’ birthday? Yes, the lady who immortalized the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to move further back on the city bus was born on February 4, 1913. Wilmington has a road named in honor of Rosa Parks off Carolina Beach Road. Though I can think of a variety of ways to honor the memory of Ms. Parks and her legacy, perhaps the one she would appreciate most would be a visit to or letter to a school board representative to discuss the redistricting plan and why neighborhood schools are not equally serving all students of New Hannover County.

abolition of slavery led to her cofounding the American Equal Rights Association in 1866, which sought equal recognition and protection under the law for all Americans, regardless of race or gender. She is remembered mostly for her work for women’s rights and suffrage. Perhaps the best way to honor her is to pick up the mantle and join the fight for equality. A visit to a congress person’s or senator’s office, or a letter regarding the ongoing struggles for equal representation under the law for all Americans, would be an effective and meaningful way to celebrate her memory.

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TIMELESS HARMONIES:

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he first strains of the Elgar Cello Concerto resonated through the Wilson Center. Written in 1919 by a 62-year-old British composer, the concerto’s passionate and contemplative first movement seems to embody the grief of World War I. I closed my eyes. What a joy to listen to one of the most sensitive instruments in the hands of a soloist that knows what they are doing and strives for harmony, with the music, the orchestra, the conductor, and the audience. That kind of multi-layered mastery is rare at any age. When I opened my eyes, Ashley High School senior CJ Tyson, winner of Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s young artist competition, began taking his bows.

“He’s too young to play complex classical music that well,” I said to my wife. “To be that good, it’s probably all he has time for.”

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CJ Tyson is no Yo-Yo Ma (yet), but he conveyed the nuances of Elgar’s simple themes and showed an understanding that seeking harmony is not the same as striving to “win at all costs.” Nobody “wins” a concerto.

“Not exactly,” my wife said. “He’s the co-captain of Ashley’s lacrosse team,” she calmly corrected.

“An artist and an athlete,” I said. “Probably not much for conversation or social skills, then.”

My wife smiled, “He’s Ashley’s student body president.” She hates correcting me.

She really does.

After the well-deserved applause subsided, I reflected. How young is too young for talent to flourish? For wisdom and perhaps leadership? For a basic understanding that harmony is different than victory?

For that matter, how old is too old? Except for paying strict attention to the age of consent, particularly in Hollywood and politics, how much attention should be paid to a person’s chronological age?

Early in 2018, Parkland High School survivor David Hogg was called out for his youth because he stated his views on the

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brutal politics of gun control. Rather than focus on the merit of his views, or lack thereof, a lot of critics dismissed him because of his age.

In January of this year, Nick Sandmann stood in front of a Native American elder at a rally in Washington, DC. His face, his smirk, and his MAGA hat went viral, sparking criticism of his rabble-rousing disrespectful band of classmates. “No respect,” as Rodney Dangerfield used to say. In that complex social situation, more than a few high schoolers had a lot to learn about respect and harmony.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently started serving in Congress. She’s 29, dances and speaks her mind. Members of her own Democratic Party encouraged her to stop dancing and shut up. She’s too young to understand the complex harmonies of the Republic.

Is age really the issue? Or is there a hint of jealousy? How dare someone so young be passionate, driven and accomplished, when most of us are slogging away at life at a much more pedestrian pace.

On the flip side of age, one of the most memorable music performances I’ve heard was Peter Serkin with Philadelphia Orchestra in 1987. Some of the audience (including me) was moved to tears

by Serkin’s interpretation of Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto. Serkin was 84 at the time.

Bernie Sanders is contemplating another run for president. If elected, he’ll be a spry 80 when he enters the White House.

Critics say he’ll be too old for the job. Heck, I’d vote for Jimmy Carter (age 94) again, if he could keep the government open and finish getting us out of the quagmire in the Middle East—a job he started 40 years ago. Jimmy spent a lifetime studying life’s complex harmonies and has developed some interpersonal skills in the past four decades. With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or Senator Kamala Harris as a running mate? America could do worse.

I’m grateful Wilmington Symphony holds a young artist competition, which allowed me to hear CJ Tyson play. It keeps me optimistic about the talented and wise youth, and the talented and wise elders that understand the difference between harmony and victory. It’s a good reminder to close my eyes to age and listen for the timeless harmonies.

FASHION FOIBLES Because white shoes are so distracting when you’re lining up your putt? According to Time magazine, Nike will be mowing over the competition with its new Air Max 1 golf shoes, which feature uppers covered with a green material that resembles grass.

Matching green laces will further disguise your dogs as you play a round, but lest you think you’ll disappear altogether, fear not: The trademark Nike swoosh on the sides is bright white. The sneakers, yet to be released, are expected to retail for $140.

[Time, 1/14/2019] Just when you thought there was nothing new under the blue jeans sun: A Ukrainian designer is asking $377 for a pair of jeans that have one fitted leg and one flared leg. Ksenia Schnaider, who calls her design the Asymmetric Jean, told DazedDigital.com: “It’s good to get people talking, and they’re definitely going to make people turn their heads as you walk by!”

[DazedDigital.com, 1/11/2019] PEOPLE WITH(OUT) ISSUES Rachel Childs, 29, of Pearland, Texas, is not autistic and doesn’t have a twin autistic sister, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Nevertheless, she hired a caregiver for her (fake) twin sister who is (not) autistic. The elaborate plot, which played out in early January, involved the caregiver picking up the “twin” at Childs’ house and taking her to the caregiver’s home, where he was hired to care for her overnight. But when Childs’ “twin” exhibited sexual conduct toward the caregiver, he became suspicious and investigated Childs, then contacted police. Childs was charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to commit assault and indecent exposure. [Houston Chronicle, 1/17/2019] PRECOCIOUS Employees of John J. Murphy Elementary School in Round Lake Park, Illinois, were surprised on Jan. 9 when a car drove into the drop-off lane and an 11-year-old student exited the driver’s seat. Witnesses alerted police, who issued an arrest warrant for the front-seat passenger, 31-year-old Khafilu M. Oshodi of Round Lake, for two counts of child endangerment; a 9-year-old was riding in the back seat. Police Chief George

Filenko told the Lake County News-Sun the situation could have “resulted in any number of tragic scenarios.” The children have been placed with other relatives, and police are still looking for Oshodi. [Lake County News-Sun, 1/21/2019] Alijah Hernandez of Houston is a skilled barber in her father’s shop, reported KTRK-TV on Jan. 17 — which wouldn’t ordinarily be newsworthy. But Alijah is only 7 years old. Her dad, Franky, says she’s been watching him since she was a toddler and started perfecting her skills three years ago. For her part, Alijah says cutting hair comes naturally to her; she practices on friends and family (with her dad supervising) and has already faced off in barber competitions across Texas.

[KTRK, 1/17/2019] WHAT’S THAT UP IN THE SKY? The rare super blood wolf moon of Jan. 20 was so captivating to some skywatchers on Florida’s Ponte Vedra Beach, that they didn’t notice when the tide rolled in and waterlogged their Honda CRV. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office told News4Jax the occupants were able to get out of the car and move to safety, although the vehicle itself wasn’t recovered until the next day. A photo showed water up to the windshield on the front end.

[News4Jax, 1/21/2019]

“Civil Defense” that intercontinental ballistic missiles were on their way from North Korea to Los Angeles, Chicago and Ohio.

Lyons told the San Jose Mercury News the message warned residents they had three hours to evacuate. As she and her husband absorbed the news, they realized it had come from their Nest security camera — not from the TV, where the Rams-Saints game was proceeding as normal, and news channels were not reporting anything unusual. “It was five minutes of sheer terror,” she said. The Lyonses called 911 and then Nest, where a supervisor told them they had been victims of a “third-party hack” on their camera and speakers. [San Jose Mercury News, 1/22/2019]

LATEST RELIGIOUS MESSAGES British retailer Marks & Spencer is in hot water with Muslims who claim the store’s brand of toilet paper is embossed with the Arabic symbol for the word “God.” An unnamed man posted a video to social media displaying a roll of M&S Aloe Vera 3-ply tissue and urging his Muslim brothers and sisters to avoid buying it or boycott the store altogether. Metro News reports that in response, Marks & Spencer says the symbol is of an aloe vera leaf: “The motif on the aloe vera toilet tissue, which we have been selling for over five years, is categorically of an aloe vera leaf, and we have investigated and confirmed this with our suppliers.” [Metro News, 1/22/2019]

SELF-MEDICATING When a 33-year-old unnamed Irish man was admitted to a Dublin hospital with swelling in his right forearm and a rash, he surprised the attending physician with the “cure” he had been using for his back pain. For a year and a half, reported Canoe. com on Jan. 16, the man had been injecting his own semen into his right forearm. Xrays revealed a pool of the fluid under his skin, which had become infected. “He had devised this ‘cure’ independent of any medical advice,” noted Dr. Lisa Dunne in the Irish Medical Journal. He also told Dr. Dunne that his back pain had worsened after lifting a heavy metal object. [canoe.com, 1/16/2019]

KEEP THAT TO YOURSELF Dennis Palmer, 31, appeared to be guilty of more than TMI on Jan. 10 when police were called to a Walmart in Stuart, Florida. TCPalm.com reported that Palmer was in the pillow aisle when he was seen exposing and touching himself inappropriately. Palmer told police “he was just itching himself because he has crabs.”

But surveillance video recorded Palmer indulging in “rubbing” and activities other than scratching; “this continued for several minutes,” the affidavit stated. When police asked Palmer what he was thinking, he replied that “he wasn’t thinking, but he should have been thinking.” He was jailed for exposure of sexual organs. [TCPalm. com, 1/22/2019]

Meanwhile, in West Palm Beach, Florida, two unnamed 24-year-olds chose to view the Jan. 20 eclipse by lying prone in the middle of a dark road near the Apoxee Wilderness Trail. Which would have worked out fine, except around 11:30 p.m. a West Palm Beach police officer patrolling the area ran over the pair. Fortunately, reported the South Florida Sun Sentinel, he was cruising at just 5 mph, and the human speed bumps sustained only non-life-threatening injuries. The officer was put on paid administrative leave while the incident was investigated. [SunSentinel, 1/21/2019] TERRIFYING TECHNOLOGY Laura Lyons of Orinda, California, was in her kitchen on the afternoon of Jan. 20 when a loud alert noise blared in the living room, followed by a detailed warning from encore | february 6 - february 12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 7

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Mat Masterson’s eclectic musical stylings come with stuffed animals BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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sheville is known for its beer, food, music and general quirkiness, which is why it’s endeared to so many. Because let’s face it: The best shit comes from those who embrace their inner weirdo, and dance to the beat of their own bucket drum.

Maybe they hang out with giant stuffed pandas, even. At least, that’s what multiinstrumentalist and performance artist Mat Masterson does.

“The music scene in Asheville is all over the place,” he notes of his hometown. “Punk, indie, funk, rock and reggae all thrive here.

That variety drives my own eclectic style.”

There’s a bit of performance art incorporated into Masterson’s work and live shows, too. He is known to arrive onstage with oversized pandas or an inflatable dinosaur.

“The inflatable ones pop sometimes,” he tells. “A 5-foot T-Rex exploded at the last Shakori Hills during the Dr. Bacon set.

Some go ‘missing.’ I’ve learned not to get too attached, but I have enough now I can roll up with a solid, silly crew.”

Masterson’s inanimate friends will join him for his upcoming show at Juggling Gypsy on February 8. Yet, he promises he will go beyond the fringes of entertainment.

His “stuffies” mainly serve as a backdrop, but he encourages folks to interact or play with them as they see fit.

It all started with an inebriated cyber trip to Amazon as he shopped for a gift for his niece. An inflatable plush panda popped up under “related items.”

“I began taking [the panda] to shows around Asheville,” Masterson continues, “and immediately could feel the joy his presence brought people. Who doesn’t love a giant fuzzy panda? I make art and music in an attempt to bring happiness to people. The props are just an extension of that.”

By Myself” and what he’s currently mixing in the studio. “Coupe Deville” is one of his latest tracks he already released as a music video. “‘Coupe Deville’ has a more fun story,” Masterson recalls. “I was broke and needed a new vehicle.

I was playing drums for a band in Johnson City, Tennessee, when I found an ‘88 Coupe DeVille for $500. I jumped at the opportunity, and could not be happier I did. I woke up a few days later, with the folk classic ‘Crawdad Song’ stuck in my head. By the end of the evening, I recorded it and shot an impromptu music video for it with my good friend Travis Eagledove.

The mandolin player on the track, John Humphries, just happened to come by to hang out. It was literally all in a day’s work.”

Yet, it doesn’t overshadow the integrity of his sound. According to Masterson, he is always in touch with raw honesty of performing. “[It] is exponentially more prevalent and appreciated in the fringes of art and music,” he notes. “I often [do] solo acoustic performances in more traditional environments to keep from going broke. Still, I always prefer a situation in which I can share my whole self with the audience.”

Like so many musicians of Masterson’s ilk, it’s really hard to peg where his work lands on the indie-folk-electronic-jamhip-hop spectrum. Upon listening to some of his music, it seems like a different artist is doing each song.

Take “Long Lost Friends,” “Coupe Deville” and “Fire in the Night,” for example.

Each comes from a different time or collection, tells Masterson. Their diversity and distinctions come from channeling everchanging moods, styles and settings in the creative process.

“A lot of people throw [around] the phrase, ‘I listen to everything,’ pretty loosely,” he offers. “There are very few genres I can’t

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find some form of beauty in. I was raised on classic rock from my dad, rap from my sister, and ‘90s alt-rock from the radio. My roots as a musician are in punk and hardcore, followed by Americana. But I don’t set out to work in different genres.”

“Long Lost Friends” is on his 2018 EP, “Just By Myself.” Instrumentally, it starts with a quick-paced guitar, evoking a sense of hitting the road. Then it hits hard on the nostalgic front, introducing electronic samplings and sounds of the ‘80s. “‘Long Lost Friends’ came from an honest, deep longing for all those folks I was once close to before one or both of us moved to new places,” Masterson explains. “In my transient world, that’s a lot of people.”

“Fire In The Night” is from his 2015 release, “Without Borders.” It features collaborations with several artists, like Rell, Cyn Roc and Georgianna Harris. Throughout the album, he marries electronica, rock and hip-hop, with lyric-spitting rap, covering everything from politics to white privilege.

His vocals even are reminiscent of Bowie at times (“Nothing Feels Real”).

Masterson currently has a few irons in the fire. While one album (tentatively dubbed “It All Happened So Fast”) is near completion, he already has the beginnings of a couple of follow-ups in mind. “I’m largely in the final mixing stage for two serious albums from harder times in my life,” he hints. “[They] more or less follow the structure of ‘Without Borders.’ They start folky and end in hip hop over the course of seven songs. . . . I am also working on some more light-hearted songs like ‘Coupe Deville’ to follow.”

In the studio, Masterson uses a grabbag of live instrumentation, sound design and sampling during the creative process.

Blurring the lines between various methods of production, each road to a new song can vary with vocal hooks, drum beats or synth riffs.

“About a third of the songs on my current set list are unreleased,” he says. “I have a lot of material I have been playing for years, some decades. But I’m always eager to give people that come to a live performance something [they] can’t hear any other way.”

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—Dead Crow Comedy Room, 265 N. Front St.

—Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

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Jon Hill Quartet (6:30pm; $12-$20; Jazz)

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Singer-Songwriter Circle and Open Mic (9pm; Free)

Fire & Drums (3pm; Free)

Team Trivia (7pm; Free)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

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Justin Heter Pan (6pm; Free; Jam)

Joshua Ward (7pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter) Trivia Night (7:30pm; Free)

Throwback Thursday Karaoke w/ DJ Damo (8pm; Free) Open Mic Comedy (8pm; $3)

Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase (8pm; Free)

—Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Lane

The Pan American Poo Show Live Recording (8pm; Free; Comedy) —The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Trivia w/ Party Gras Ent. (8pm; Free)

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Mat Masterson (9pm; Free; Indie, Folk, Eclectic; $5) —Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.; 910-763-2223

Benefit for Angela Fowler (7pm; Free)

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North Fourth Funky Fridays (8pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

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Brooks Hubbard Band (8pm; Free; Americana, Pop) —The Whiskey, 1 S. Front St.

Billy Heathen, Subtle Fuzz, Team Player (7pm; Free) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.

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Selah Dubb (10pm; Free; Reggae, Surf-Roots) —The Palm Room, 11 E. Salisbury St.

Mike Blair (8pm; Free; Americana) —Fermental, 7250 Market St.

Carolina Metal Night (7pm; $6-$8)

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Professor Dub Spins at Palate (8pm; Free) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

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Sai Collins (2pm; Free; Singer-Songwriter)

—Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr.

Annual Irish Music Night (5:30 pm; Free) —Reel Cafe, 100 S. Front St.

Jak Knight (7pm, 9:30pm; $15; Comedy)

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The Fustics (10:30pm; Free; Rock) —Duck n Dive, 114 Dock St.

Crazy + Drunk in Love, Screening Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ (8pm; Free) —Modern Legend,130 N. Front St.

Tumbleweed Duo (9pm; Free; Folk) —Palate, 1007 N. 4th St.

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Osara and Bridge to Breakdown (7pm; $7-$12) —The Calico Room, 107 S. Front St.

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Benny Hill & Al DiMarco (6pm; Free; Jazz) —Rucker John’s, 5564 Carolina Beach Rd.

Karaoke w/ Party Gras (7pm; Free)

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Trivia Tuesday (7pm; Free)

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Tues Trivia & Tacos with Sherri! (7pm; Free) —Local’s Tavern, 1107 New Pointe Blvd.

Drum & Dance Downtown (7:30 pm; Free) —The Calico Room, 115 N. 2nd St.

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Cape Fear Blues Jam (8pm; Free)

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Juggling with Gravy (9pm; $5; Rock n Roll) —The Juggling Gypsy, 1612 Castle St.

Singer-Songwriter Circle and Open Mic (9pm; Free) —Bottega Art Bar and Gallery, 723 N. 4th St.

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ARTS>>ART

VOXI VALENTINE POP-UP:

Voxicards celebrate new postcard-sending app embedded with video messages

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BY: SHEA CARVER

eeing as we’re almost upon the most famous Hallmark holiday, it’s only appropriate to celebrate a new app that mails friends, family and loved ones fun postcards embedded with video messages.

Wilmington startup company Voxicard officially launched their app on December 21, but on Saturday, February 9, at Palate in the Brooklyn Arts District, they’ll host a party to celebrate, complete with an interactive photo booth to make and send Voxicards to your favorite Valentine.

The idea began brewing when founder Tres Altman was traveling abroad in Amsterdam. “I came across a carousel of vintage postcards and was reminded how much I love them,” says Altman, who’s also the lead singer and guitar player in the local Band The Paper Stars. “The simplicity and openness of the format, the old-school vibe and character [postcards] imbued for

hundreds of years. I bought and sent a few to friends back home—and it got me thinking, How could I re-introduce/re-invent/repurpose the postcard in the present tense?

How would I approach it from a modern, mobile standpoint?”

Fast forward 18 months later, and he is working closely with co-founder and graphic artist Lauren Harpst, as well as Inspiring Apps out of Boulder, CO, who helped construct Voxicard’s framework. According to Altman, Harpst’s vision really set the tone of the card, which has a clean and simple design.

“The template is a nod to the Polaroid,” Altman tells, “ and to early ‘par avion’ postcards from ‘60s Europe.” However, Altman and Harpst already are thinking ahead and have plans to add filters as Voxicard progresses with unique formats that may include imagery like inspired by ‘40s Paris, ‘60s Tokyo or ‘80s California, with auto-shift colors, fonts, etc.

Folks can download the app now and receive their first Voxicard for free. The first

APP LAUNCH: Voxicard is a new Wilmingtonbased app that brings back the nostalgia of sending postcards with the new technology of sending video messages. Photo courtesy of Tres Altman

step involves uploading a picture, and filling in the city/state and the date onto the front of the card. Then the next step is to make a video message, which can be accessed on the back of the card by scanning the QR code from your phone. Voxicards run for $2.99 each, which include postage and mailing them, without ever going to a post office to buy a stamp or even walking to a mailbox.

“It’s fun!” Altman promises. “It saves you time and money . . . You get a card in the mail and then realize there’s a secret message waiting for you to open. You get the anticipation and then the reward of revealing the video message and sharing it with others.

Plus, you get a cool, tangible keepsake!”

Already, 1,000 users have downloaded the app. Voxicard hopes to expand their base of users as well but offering services to businesses, lifestyle brands and start-ups, who want to utilize fun ways to promote their products and services. They also want to partner 14 encore | february 6 - february 12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

with creatives, such as musicians and filmmakers, to help with unique press kits and promotional materials.

“We also want to work with local brickand-mortar businesses to offer Voxicards on a carousel in the shop to either sell or giveaway to patrons as a fun way to promote their wares,” Altman notes.

The launch party on Saturday takes place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. and will include flower arrangements from Alice’s Table plus wine pairings from Palate to go with sweet treats.

Music will follow from Tumbleweed from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

DETAILS:

Voxicard Valentine Pop-up Party

Feb. 9, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. • Free Interactive photo booth to make and send Voxicards Flower arrangements by Alice’s Table; sweet treats w/wine pairings Music by Tumbleweed, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Palate • 1007 N 4th St.

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One-man show “Escape into Plein Air” features Robert Rigsby. The show will highlight oil paintings from Rob’s 6 month trip visiting all fifty national parks. Rob also wrote a book about his journey and it is available under the same name on Amazon.

ART IN BLOOM GALLERY

210 Princess St. Tues. - Sat. 10am - 6pm (or by appt., Sun. and Mon.) (484) 885-3037 www.aibgallery.com

Art in Bloom Gallery presents an eclectic mix of original art by established and emerging artists including paintings created with pigmented wax on surfaces such as wooden panels in a new exhibit: “Ancient Art Revisited: A Group Encaustic Exhibit”.

The wax is fused or burned via a heat source creating luminous qualities and colorful depths of layers. Artists include Judy Hintz Cox, Liz Hosier, Helen Lewis, Charles Robertson (New Elements Gallery), and Kirah Van Sickle. The exhibit continues through February 9th, 2019.

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In addition to our gallery at 210 Princess Street, Art in Bloom Gallery partners with local businesses to exhibit original art in other locations. Current Art Exhibits include: “The Joy of Plein Air: Pastels by Laurie Greenbaum Beitch” opened January 22 at PinPoint Restaurant, 114 Market Street.

Meet the artist at a champagne toast and reception, Thursday, February 7, 5:30-6:30 pm. The reception is open and free to the public. The art exhibit continues through May 20, 2019.

“Brayers, Brushes, and Color Pencils by David Norris” opens February 6 at Platypus & Gnome Restaurant, 9 South Front Street.

Meet the artist at a champagne toast and reception, Thursday, March 14, 6-8 pm.

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Now exhibiting local UNCW alumnus Nathan Ryan Verwey. Nathan’s work is streetinspired art that features great color; he also does stirring portraits that spin the imagination featuring the famous and the nameless.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, New Elements Gallery has been offering the best of regional and national fine art and craft since 1985.Learn more about the artists we represent, featured exhibitions, and gallery news on our website.

WILMA W. DANIELS GALLERY 200 Hanover St. (bottom level, parking deck) Mon.-Fri., noon-5pm http://cfcc.edu/danielsgallery

The Wilma Daniels Gallery currently features the work of their visual art faculty and will run through February 8. Showcasing “face pots” by ceramics instructor Geoff Calabrese, faculty exhibitors also include Ben Billingsley, Geoff Calabrese, Rick Conn, Jessica Gaffney, Kirsten Koromilas, Jennifer Mace, Deborah Quinn, Victoria Paige, Abby Perry, Sharon Wozniak Spencer, Sherrie Whitehead. Visit cfcc.edu/danielsgallery for more details. encore | february 6 - february 12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 15

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KEEPING THE FAITH:

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ infuses gospel with pop-culture flair “I don’t think it would be successful if this story and theme was tackled with dialogue in a musical-theatre setting,” admits efore “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Andirector Mike Thompson, who is leading drew Lloyd Weber took on the story of the helm for Thalian Association’s upcomJoseph—but not the earthly father of ing run, opening this weekend.

JC, so many of us already are familiar with.

“Counting the music’s measures of Weber focused “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on the Old Testa- rest is the biggest challenge,” according ment Joseph—a confident, younger son of to Nick Williams, who will play Jacob, JoJacob, who was the favorite child out of 11 seph’s father. “You have to know exactly brothers. Yet, he did it with pizzazz and … in the music where you come in. Everything is in time. With dialogue, once the well, as colorfully as he could. line has been said, then the next line is The story centers around Joseph, who is said. You can take your time with diasold off to slavery, undergoes imprisonment logue. With this musical, everything hapand far too much in one life than any person pens with precision.” should experience, heavy with betrayal and Though based off the gospel, Thompdeceit. But his gift of dream interpretation really saves him and puts him by the Pharaoh’s son loves the show because of its fun simside, as Joseph prevents Egypt’s starvation. plicity. “The way it is brought to life with so In Weber’s world, of course, it’s not without many different musical and dance genres, a few song and dance numbers guiding the and all the pop-culture references, makes musical, which includes very little dialogue, it fun to watch,” he continues. “Nothing too as every character sings through “Technicol- heavy, just a nice night at the theater.” or Dreamcoat.”

It’s his first time directing the hit, which

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“It’s a pretty iconic piece,” Iappalucci notes. “It was very important to me to try to make the coat at least slightly authentically Middle Eastern, in terms of the style and textile design, while still being this over-the-top walking work of art.”

BY: SHEA CARVER

Though folks may assume the show to be period-heavy with robes and sandals, it’s actually more stylistic and upbeat. According to Iappalucci, every song has a different theme.

“So I’ve got everything from cowgirls to Carmen Miranda in this wardrobe,” she says. “The costumes definitely help turn these few chapters of Genesis into a musical theatre spectacular.”

OH, BROTHER! Mark Logan will play Joseph and Sam Robinson will play Judah in Thalian’s latest technicolor musical. Photo by Mark Steelman

made it to Broadway in 1982, 14 years after its debut as only a 15-minute “pop cantata” at a boys prep school in London. Thompson admits he never was a fan, really. “I saw the Donnie Osmand filmed version many years ago and it never really stuck with me,” he notes. To begin prepping the theatrical version for Thalian, he started with the Book of Genesis. He also watched numerous adaptations of the show.

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“The biggest challenge for me was making the show fresh,” he says. “So many productions are all the same … the same staging, even often the same choreography. I think the different music genres represented in the show leads to this monotony in productions.”

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Cathy Street is leading the orchestra on keys, along with keyboardists Chiaki Ito and Myron Harmon, Joshua Marquez on guitar, Vince Bove on bass, JJ Street on drums, Laura York on winds, and Scott Hamilton on violin. They’re playing the score from the updated ‘90s version, which will include funk and techno. The ensemble numbers are her favorite, along with the brothers’ harmony parts.

“There definitely are intricate harmonies we continue to hone,” Street emphasizes, “but the cast is very talented and dedicated, and they are really rising to the challenge.”

It is the relationship between Joseph and Jacob that drives the story, according to Williams. Joseph’s sudden “death” is only matched by an unexpected reunion with his father. But, really, in the end, the show comes down to one message.

“Joseph was his father’s favorite so he had the easy life, his brothers got jealous and sold him into slavery,” Williams explains, “but for all the pain Joseph endured, he had faith it was all happening for a reason. The reason being later he would save So Thompson has strayed from the norm all of Egypt. . . . Things happen for a reason, and has the narrator (Georgie Simon) as a even if you can’t quite see it yet. more central character involved in the action of the show. Plus, he modernized the popcultural references.

DETAILS:

Part of the appeal of “Technicolor Dreamcoat” is in its visual reproduction. Randall Enlow’s set is Egyptian and magnetically colorful. As well the “coat of many colors”— a symbol of Joseph’s leadership of greatness—is being made by costumer Jen Iappalucci, who has had her hands full in creating 170 garments.

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NEW PERSPECTIVES IN FOREIGN CINEMA: The fifth annual Tournées French Film Festival takes place at CFCC on Saturday

every year, partly due to how it is much different than American animation, in storytelling and style. French animation often operates under a smaller budget, which in part results in using old techniques. While American animation is often computer-generated, French and other foreign films still use hand drawings. “The Big Bad Fox” showcases a combination of the two.

Due to this use of hand animation, older audiences take to it better. French animation often uses humor more so than American and casts a large demographic net for its audience.

BY: ETHAN MARSH

“R

oma,” a 2018 film based around full-time maid Cleo, recently was chosen as a nominee for Best Picture for the Oscars. It also was the first time Netflix received a nomination for Best Picture.

Nine times before a foreign film has been nominated for the Best Picture award, but “Roma” could become the first to actually win the award and make a stand for foreign cinema.

“Directors like Alfonso Cuaron are instrumental in making change for international cinema,” says Lucinda McNamara, co-organizer of Tournées Film Festival, which is going into its fifth year at Cape Fear Community College.

“They make culturally relevant films that appeal to a wide audience. ‘Roma’’s nomination [and] last year’s ‘The Shape of Water’ prove that American audiences are ready for more diverse film experiences.”

McNamara hopes Tournées’ own growth reflects an increase desire for foreign cinema.

There were 450 attendees when it started in 2015; last year there were 600 attendees composed of Wilmington residents and college students alike. The idea is to continue to flourish

CFCC photography instructor Jennifer Mace worked with one of the “Faces Places” documentary’s photographers in her art class. It features a team-up between 89-yearold Agnés Varda and acclaimed 33-year-old photographer JR. Their adventures capturing photographs in French villages and other places lead to a lasting friendship. through outreach and aligning film content with CFCC courses.

McNamara, along with her co-organizer Carolina Hudson, a CFCC professor of French, apply for a grant annually to bring the festival to life. The FACE (French American Cultural

“It covers the entirety of the costs of the festival,” Hudson says, “and allows to offer our students and the community to see free French movies.” The committee does not disclose why they choose CFCC as one of only two community colleges to receive the grant in the nation, but Hudson has some strong ideas.

“Makala” is another doc based in Kinshasa, Africa. A young peasant goes on a journey of self-discovery, working toward a better future for his loved ones and making his dreams a reality. Hudson and McNamara thought it was important to include the film since most of the world’s French speakers are on the continent.

Thematically, all of the films can be tied into some topic of today’s society, which is important to the festival’s founders.

“We imagine they choose us each year because we are able to draw a lot of viewers to our festival,” she tells, “but maybe also because the whole project appeals to them: the number and diversity of classes which are involved in the project (film, art, language, sociology, philosophy, etc.).”

DETAILS:

Exchange) Foundation’s grant has made the festival possible for five years.

Through the film festival, cultural awareness is one of the top most desired results. One of the main goals at the onset was to offer international and cultural experiences to CFCC students; now, it is for the entire community.

McNamara sees it as pushing her students out of their comfort zones and opening them up to new perspectives. “I love film,” McNamara says. “To be able to expose our students and the greater Wilmington area to a different culture and language through film is very appealing to me.”

There are six films being showcased over a three-day period, including an animation feature, two documentaries, two contemporary dramas, and a French classic. Films chosen are based off of students’ interests. The animation flick, “The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales,” was chosen as art classes are immensely popular among students at CFCC. French animation has always been a festival highlight

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The Tournées Film Festival at CFCC aims to give students and ILM residents the opportunity to engage in the human adventure through the lens of other cultures. It opens eyes to new ideas and new ways of thinking all the time.

Tournées Film Festival

Schedule: Tues., Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m., “The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales,” G (animation) Tues., Feb. 12, 6 p.m., “A Violent Life,” not rated (narrative drama) Wed., Feb. 13, noon, “Makala,” not rated (documentary) Wed., Feb. 13, 6 p.m., “Le Trou,” not rated (French classic) Thurs., Feb. 14, 12:30 p.m., “Faces Places,” PG (documentary) Thurs., Feb. 14, 6 p.m., “Polina,” not rated (narrative drama) Free, open to the public www.cfcc.edu

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Feb. 11-13, 7 p.m. (additional screening at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays), Oscar Nominated

he best kind of movie is the one that manages to surprise. Expectations are difficult to evade, especially considering the pedigree of a movie like “The Upside.” The French original, “The Intouchables,” was an international hit that even made its way to the United States. However, it had subtitles, which means a very small fragment of the American populace bothered to buy a ticket. I’m not sure why my fellow countrymen are averse to subtitles.

I’ve literally watched people walk out of the movie theater when they realize they’re going to have to read, in addition to watching and listening. I suppose some people see it as requiring one sense too many.

Speaking of a lack of senses, the American remake, “The Upside,” is about Philip (Bryan Cranston), an affluent quadriplegic who can’t feel anything below his neck. He forms an unlikely friendship with a down-onhis-luck ex-con Dell (Kevin Hart). Through a series of misunderstandings, Dell ends up applying for the job of being Phillip’s life auxiliary. Even though he’s horribly unqualified and abrasive, Phillip decides to give him the job.

The job is something Dell desperately needs. His prospects for employment are slim; he’s unable to support his son and estranged girlfriend, and his life is starting to feel like a cruel joke without a punchline.

Phillip’s life is also a challenge. After an accident cost him the use of his body, his wife suddenly died and left him a lonely shell of his former self. His fortune, his businesses and his philanthropic pursuits do little to fill the void. His only relationships are with his business proxy (Nicole Kidman) and a romantic pen-pal with whom he shares intimate thoughts.

Dell’s big mouth, no-filter personality causes him to challenge many of Phillip’s conventions. Why take a boring van around town when you have a parking garage full of sports cars? Why doesn’t Phillip want to meet the woman he shares romantic letters with? I think the lesson here is supposed to be that Phillip shouldn’t give up on life just because he can’t use his body and his wife is dead. I think the intent was for Dell to be some kind of common-sense everyman who breaks down the conventional barriers of Phillip’s upper-crust environment. Oftentimes, it comes across like Dell is an asshole.

Shorts (2019)—For the 14th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the

Oscar Nominated Short Films. This is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and now the world), don’t miss this year’s selection of

shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, February 24th. Monday, February 11, live action; Tuesday, February 12, animation; Wednesday, February 13, documentary A at 4 p.m. and documentary B at 7 p.m.

CHALLENGING CONVENTIONS : Bryan Cranston plays a quadriplegic with Kevin Hart looking after him in ‘The Upside.’ Photo courtesy of Lantern Entertainment (II)

There’s nothing wrong with “The Upside.”

It’s a well put-together light drama, with some very likable actors in lead roles. Bryan Cranston is a fantastic performer who portrays Phillip with a quiet dignity and a lingering sense of loss. Kevin Hart is surprisingly effective; though, he does tend to fall back on his fast-talking, jokey shtick a little too frequently. There’s a couple of incredibly cringe-inducing lines of dialogue that seems like something out of a completely different movie—like the scene where Dell has to change Philip’s catheter. There are times Hart feels perfectly suited for the dramatic material and others where it’s like he’s fighting every impulse to revert back to the same character he’s played in every comedy movie since 2011. Ever wanted to see a grown man uncomfortable with the word “penis” for a painful length of time? “The Upside” has it covered.

which feel about as emotionally developed as a seven-year Fox News pundit.

The movie has a few more upsides than downsides and isn’t a complete waste of time. Yet, folks who can handle subtitles should just go watch “The Intouchables.”

DETAILS: The Upside

Directed by Neil Burger Starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart, Nicole Kidman

Feb. 18-20, 7 p.m. (additional screening at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays), “The Favourite.” Early 18th century, England is at war with the French.

Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne, as her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead, while tending to Anne’s ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant Abigail Masham (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing and Abigail sees a chance at a return to her aristocratic roots. One way or another, she will not let woman, man, politics or rabbit stand in her way to reach the top and get in the queen’s good graces.

Director Neil Burger makes an admirable adaptation of the beloved original. There are feel-good moments and some laughs, thanks to the chemistry between Cranston and Hart. Nicole Kidman is fine, though she doesn’t have enough to do, and the vast majority of the supporting cast is perfectly adequate. I found myself invested in their relationship, in spite of some writing that feels cribbed from a TV movie. And I’m not talking the new kind of TV movies on HBO, but the old ones they used to run on networks, encore | february 6 - february 12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 19

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■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11:30-10:00; Friday and Saturday 11:30-11:00 ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ILM; kids menu HENRY’S A local favorite, Henry’s is the ‘place to be’ for great food, a lively bar and awesome patio dining. Henry’s serves up American cuisine at its finest that include entrees with fresh, local ingredients. Come early for lunch, because it’s going to be packed. Dinner too! Henry’s Pine Room is ideal for private functions up to 30 people. 2508 Independence Boulevard, Wilmington, NC. (910) 793.2929.

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gourmet shop and butcher. Now, Kathy Webb and Christi Ferretti are expanding their talents into serving lunch in-house, so folks can enjoy their hearty, homemade meals in the quaint and cozy ambience of the market. Using the freshest ingredients of highest quality, diners can enjoy the best Philly Cheesesteak in Wilmington, along with numerous other sandwich varieties, from their Angus burger to classic Reuben, Italian sub to a grown-up banana and peanut butter sandwich that will take all diners back to childhood. Served among a soup du jour and salads, there is something for all palates. Take advantage of their take-home frozen meals for nights that are too hectic to cook, and don’t forget to pick up a great bottle of wine to go with it. 3520 S. College Road, (910) 350-FOOD. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Fri.10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sun. ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials and take-home frozen meals ■ WEBSITE: www.pinevalleymarket.com ROADHOUSE OF WILMINGTON Roadhouse is an American-style restaurant and focuses on homemade, classic dishes, cooked to order, using fresh ingredients. They are located at in the old Saltworks building on Wrightsville Avenue and open at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and lunch, and 5:00 p.m. for dinner.

Breakfast is served 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., lunch from 11:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for daily specials and other important information online at www.facebook.com/roadhousewilmington, or call (910) 765-1103. Please, no reservations.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER: 8 a.m. breakfast and lunch; 5 p.m. dinner ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: facebook.com/roadhousewilmington

HOPS SUPPLY CO. The combination of chef-inspired food and our craft bar makes Hops Supply Co. a comfortable and inviting gastropub that attracts guests of all types – especially a local crowd who can feel right at home whether ordering a classic favorite or trying a new culinary delight! At HopsCo, we are dedicated to the craft of excellent cuisine and delivering hops in its most perfect form, exemplified by our selection of craft beers. As hops are the heart of flavor for beer, our local seasonal ingredients are the soul of our culinary inspired American fare. 5400 Oleander Dr. (910) 833-8867.

■ OPEN: Mon-Thurs 10:57 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sat 10:57 am - 11 pm {Serving Brunch 10:57am – 3pm & bar open until midnight}; Brunch ALL DAY Sunday 9:57am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown THE TROLLY STOP ■ WEBSITE: www.hopssupplycompany.com Trolly Stop Grill and Catering is a four store franchise in North Carolina. Trolly Stop Hotdogs NICHE opened in Wrightsville Beach in 1976. That store Niche Kitchen and Bar features an eclectic name has never changed. Since the Wrightsville menu, a large wine list, and a warm and inviting Beach store, the newer stores sell hotdogs, atmosphere. Close to Carolina Beach, Niche hamburgers, beef and chicken cheese steaks, has a great selection of dishes from land to sea. fries, hand dipped ice cream, milk shakes, floats All dishes are cooked to order, and Sundays fea- and more. tures a great brunch menu!

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Indochine brings the flavors of the Far East to the Port City, combining the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine in an atmosphere that will transport you and your taste buds. Relax in our elegantly decorated dining room, complete with antique Asian decor as well as contemporary artwork and music. Our diverse, friendly and efficient staff will serve you beautifully presented dishes full of enticing aromas and flavors. Be sure to try such signature items as the spicy and savory Roasted Duck with Red Curry, or the beautifully presented and delicious Shrimp and Scallops in a Nest. Be sure to save room for our world famous desert, the banana egg roll! We take pride in using only the freshest ingredients, and our extensive menu suits any taste. After dinner, enjoy specialty drinks by the koi pond in our Asian garden. Located at 7 Wayne Drive (beside the Ivy Cottage), (910) 251-9229.

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NIKKI’S FRESH GOURMET For more than a decade, Nikki’s downtown has served diners the best in sushi. With freshly crafted ingredients making up their rolls, sushi and sashimi, a taste of innovation comes with every order. Daily they offer specialty rolls specific to the Front Street location, such as the My Yoshi, K-Town and Crunchy Eel rolls. But for less adventurous diners looking for options beyond sushi, Nikki’s serves an array of sandwiches, wraps and gyros, too. They also make it a point to host all dietary needs, omnivores, carnivores and herbivores alike. They have burgers and cheesesteaks, as well as falafal pitas and veggie wraps, as well as an extensive Japanese fare menu, such as bento boxes and tempura platters. Daily dessert and drink special are also on order. Check out their website and Facebook for more information. 16 S. Front St. (910) 7719151.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 12pm10pm. Last call on food 15 minutes before closing.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.nikkissushibar.com OKAMI JAPANESE HIBACHI STEAK HOUSE We have reinvented “Hibachi cuisine.” Okami Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse is like no other.

Our highly skilled chefs cook an incredible dinner while entertaining you on the way. Our portions are large, our drinks are less expensive, and our staff is loads of fun. We are committed to using quality ingredients and seasoning with guaranteed freshness. Our goal is to utilize all resources, domestically and internationally, to ensure we serve only the finest food products. We believe good, healthy food aids vital functions for well-being, both physically and mentally. Our menu consists of a wide range of steak, seafood, and chicken for the specially designed “Teppan Grill.” We also serve tastebud-tingling Japanese sushi, hand rolls, sashimi, tempura dishes, and noodle entrees. This offers our guests a complete Japanese dining experience. Our all-you-can-eat sushie menu and daily specials can be found at www.okamisteakhouse.com! 614 S College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Mon.-Thurs., 11am-2:30pm / 4-10pm; Fri., 11am-2:30pm / 4pm-11pm; Sat., 11am-11pm; Sun., 11am9:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.okamisteakhouse.com 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

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■ WEBSITE: www.yosake.com. @yosakeilm on Twitter & Instagram. Like us on Facebook.

YOSHI Yoshi Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine offers something the greater Wilmington area has never seen before. We are seeking to bring true New York Style Sushi to Wilmington, with classic sushi and sashimi, as well as traditional rolls and some unique Yoshi Creations. We offer a variety of items, including Poke Bowls and Hibachi - and we also are introducing true Japanese Ramen Bowls! Come try it today! 260 Racine Dr, Wilmington 28403 (910)799-6799 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun. 12pm11pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: yoshisushibarandjapanesecuisine. com

BAGELS BEACH BAGELS Beach Bagels is an award-winning, fast casual concept serving made in-house bagels, espresso drinks, and all-day breakfast. From their bagels to bacon, from sausage to smoked salmon, everything they make is made with love. Their New York style bagels are made the traditional

way - kettle boiled then baked. They also offer Boar’s Head premium deli meats and cheeses for any of their sandwich creations. To find out more about Beach Bagels, check them out on social media or visit one of their three locations to taste what they’re all about. 5906 Oleander Dr., (910) 769-4232 (in Seagate, across from Dairy Quee); 5226 S. College Rd., (910) 3998731 (in Monkey Junction, beside PetSmart); This location is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Florance, 7220 Wrightsville Ave., (910) 2561222.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Wrightsville Beach (Wrightsville Beach location is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Florence) and South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, biscuits, croissants, sandwiches, and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.BeachBagels.biz ROUND BAGELS AND DONUT Round Bagels and Donuts features 17 varieties of New York-style bagels, baked fresh daily on site in a steam bagel oven. Round offers a wide variety of breakfast and lunch bagel sandwiches, grilled and fresh to order. Round also offers fresh-made donuts daily! Stop by Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., and on Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST & LUNCH ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: Homemade bagels, cream cheeses, donuts, sandwiches, coffee and more ■ WEBSITE: www.roundbagelsanddonuts.com

DINNER THEATRE THEATRENOW TheatreNOW is a performing arts complex that features weekend dinner theater, an award-winning weekly kids variety show, monthly Sunday Jazz Brunches, movie, comedy and live music events. Award-winning chef, Denise Gordon, and a fabulous service staff pair scrumptious multi-course themed meals and cocktails with our dinner shows in a theatre-themed venue.

Dinner theater at its best! Reservations highly suggested. 19 S. 10th Street (910) 399.3NOW (3669). Hours vary.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Dinner shows, jazz brunches, ■ WEBSITE: www.theatrewilmington.com

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

The warm and intimate dining room is a great place to enjoy a four-course meal, or indulge in appetizers and desserts outside on the back

deck or in the bar while watching luminescent jellyfish. Reservations are appreciated for parties of any size. Located at the corner of Front and Orange in Downtown Wilmington. 138 South Front Street. (910) 251-0433.

■ SERVING DINNER: 5pm Tue-Sun; open 7 days/week seasonally, May-October ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ FEATURING: Tasting menu every Tues. with small plates from $1-$4; Ladies Night every Wed; $27 4-course prix fixe menu on Thurs.; “Date night menu,” $65/couple with beer and wine tasting every Fri. and half-price bottles of wine on Sun. ■ MUSIC: Tuesdays on the deck, 7 – 9p.m., May-Oct ■ WEBSITE: www.littledipperfondue.com

GREEK SYMPOSIUM RESTAURANT AND BAR After moving to Wilmington Chef George Papanikolaou and his family opened up The Greeks in 2012 and with the support of the community was able to venture out and try something different with Symposium. Symposium is an elegant experience consisting of recipes that Chef George has collected his whole life. Many of the recipes are family recipes that have been handed down through the years, one is as old as 400 years old. With a blend of fresh local ingredients, delicious longstanding family recipes, and Authentic Greek cuisine Symposium is a restaurant that is unique in its cooking and unforgettable in the experience it offers. Everything on the menu is a mouthwatering experience from the charred octopus, to the lamb shank with papardelle pasta, to the homemade baklava and galaktoboureko!

Happy Eating OPA!! Located in Mayfaire Town Center at 890 Town Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 239-9051. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Daily specials ■ WEBSITE: www.symposiumnc.com

IRISH THE HARP Experience the finest traditional Irish family recipes and popular favorites served in a casual yet elegant traditional pub atmosphere. The Harp, 1423 S. 3rd St., proudly uses the freshest ingredients, locally sourced whenever possible, to bring you and yours the most delicious Irish fare!

We have a fully stocked bar featuring favorite Irish beers and whiskies. We are open every day for both American and Irish breakfast, served to noon weekdays and 2 p.m. weekends. Regular menu to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. weekends. Join us for trivia at 8:30 on Thursdays and live music on Fridays – call ahead for schedule (910) 763-1607. Located just beside Greenfield Lake and Park at the south end of downtown Wilmington, The Harp is a lovely Irish pub com-

mitted to bringing traditional Irish flavor, tradition and hospitality to the Cape Fear area.

■ SERVING BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Greenfield Lake/Downtown South ■ FEATURING: Homemade soups, desserts and breads, free open wifi, new enlarged patio area, and big screen TVs at the bar featuring major soccer matches worldwide.

■ WEBSITE: www.harpwilmington.com SLAINTE IRISH PUB Slainte Irish Pub in Monkey Junction has traditional pub fare with an Irish flair. We have a large selection of Irish whiskey, and over 23 different beers on draft, and 40 different craft beers in bottles. They have a large well lit outdoor patio with a full bar also. Come have some fun! They currently do not take reservations, but promise to take care of you when you get here! 5607 Carolina Beach Rd. #100, (910) 399-3980 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 11:30 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington, Monkey Junction ■ FEATURING: Irish grub, whiskeys, beer, wine, fun.

■ WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/slaintemj

ITALIAN ANTONIO’S Serving fresh, homemade Italian fare in midtown and south Wilmington, Antonio’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned restaurant which serves New York style pizza and pasta. From daily specials during lunch and dinner to a friendly waitstaff ensuring a top-notch experience, whether dining in, taking out or getting delivery, to generous portions, the Antonio’s experience is an unforgettable one. Serving subs, salads, pizza by the slice or pie, pasta, and more, dine-in, takeout and delivery! 3501 Oleander Dr., #2, and 5120 S. College Rd. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

(Sun., open at 11:30 a.m.)

■ NEIGHBORHOOD DELIVERY OFFERED: Monkey Junction and near Independence Mall ■ WEBSITE: www.antoniospizzaandpasta.com

686-7774 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun.brunch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck ■ WEBSITE: www.italianbistronc.com SLICE OF LIFE “Slice” has become a home away from home for tourists and locals alike. Our menu includes salads, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, homemade soups, subs and, of course, pizza.

We only serve the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in all of our food, and our dough is made daily with purified water. Voted “Best Pizza” and “Best Late Night Eatery.”All ABC permits. Visit us downtown at 125 Market Street, (910) 251-9444, in Wrightsville Beach at 1437 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 101, (910) 256-2229 and in Pine Valley on the corner of 17th and College Road, (910) 799-1399.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, Downtown and Wilmington South.

■ FEATURING: Largest tequila selection in town!

■ WEBSITE: www.grabslice.com A TASTE OF ITALY Looking for authentic Italian cuisine in the Port City? Look no further than A Taste of Italy Deli.

Brothers, Tommy and Chris Guarino, and partner Craig Berner, have been serving up breakfast, lunch, and dinner to local and visiting diners for twenty years. The recipes have been passed down from generation to generation, and after one bite you feel like you’re in your mamas’ kitchen. Along with the hot and cold lunch menu, they also carry a large variety of deli sides and made-from-scratch desserts.

Or, if you’re looking to get creative in your own kitchen, A Taste of Italy carries a wide selection of imported groceries, from pasta to olive oils, and everything in between. And last but certainly not least, allow them to help you make any occasion become a delicious Italian experience with their catering or call ahead ordering.

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: MondayFriday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 8:30am7:00pm, Sunday 9:30am-4:30pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ WEBSITE: www.atasteofitalydeli.com ■ FEATURING: Sclafani goods, Polly-O cheese, Ferrara Torrone and much, much more!

MEXICAN LA COSTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT With three locations to serve Wilmingtonians, La Costa is open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m with lunch specials. Their full dinner menu (from 3 p.m. on) offers the best in Mexican cuisine across the city. From top-sellers, like fajitas,

THE ITALIAN BISTRO The Italian Bistro is a family-owned, fullservice Italian restaurant and pizzeria located in Porters Neck. They offer a wide variety of N.Y. style thin-crust pizza and homemade Italian dishes seven days a week!

The Italian Bistro strives to bring customers a variety of homemade items made with the freshest, local ingredients. Every pizza and entrée is made to order and served with a smile from our amazing staff.

Their warm, inviting, atmosphere is perfect for “date night” or “family night.” Let them show you why “fresh, homemade and local” is part of everything they do. 8211 Market St. (910) encore | february 6 - february 12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com 27

quesadillas and burritos, to chef’s specialty items, like molcajete or borrego, a taste of familiar and exotic can be enjoyed. All of La Costa’s pico de gallo, guacamole, salsas, chile-chipotle, enchilada and burrito sauces are made in house daily. Add to it a 16-ounce margarita, which is only $4.95 on Mondays and Tuesdays at all locations, and every meal is complete. Serving the Port City since1996, folks can dine indoors at the Oleander and both Market Street locations, or dine alfresco at both Market Street locations. 3617 Market St.; 8024 Unit 1 Market St.; 5622 Oleander Dr. ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs until 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. until 11 a.m. 10:30 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown and Ogden ■ WEBSITE: www.lacostamexicanrestauranwilmington.com

SANDWICHES HWY 55 BURGERS, SHAKES AND FRIES Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries in Wilmington—on Carolina Beach Rd.—is bringing a fresh All-American diner experience with neverfrozen burgers, sliced cheesesteaks piled high on steamed hoagies, and frozen custard made in-house every day.

Founded in Eastern North Carolina in 1991, Hwy 55 reflects founder Kenney Moore’s commitment to authentic hospitality and fresh food. Lunch and dinner is grilled in an open-air kitchen, and they serve you at your table—with a smile. 6331 Carolina Beach Rd., (910) 7936350

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Monday Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. .

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: South Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Delicious burgers and homemade shakes!

■ WEBSITE: www.hwy55.com/locations/wilmington-carolina-beach-rd J. MICHAEL’S PHILLY DELI The Philly Deli celebrated their 38th anniversary in August 2017. Thier first store was located in Hanover Center—the oldest shopping center in Wilmington. Since, two more Philly Delis have been added: one at Porters Neck and one at Monkey Junction.

The Philly Deli started out by importing all of their steak meat and hoagie rolls straight from Amoroso Baking Company, located on 55th Street in downtown Philadelphia! It’s a practice they maintain to this day.

We also have a great collection of salads to choose from, including the classic chef’s salad, chicken salad, and tuna salad, all made fresh every day in our three Wilmington, NC restaurants. 8232 Market St., 3501 Oleander Dr., 609 Piner Rd. ■ OPEN: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday Saturday.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Porters Neck, North and South Wilmington, ■ WEBSITE: https://phillydeli.com ON A ROLL Roll on into OAR—a fusion of AmericanJewish-Italian deli fare, interspersed in seasonal specialties with a Southern accent.

Every customer will receive freshly made-toorder sandwiches, wraps and salads, with the freshest of ingredients, all to ensure top quality.

And when the place is hopping, it is well worth the wait.

Whether choosing to dine in or take out—we deliver—On a Roll is the downtown deli to enjoy homemade grub. Come make us your favorite!

125 Grace St., (910) 622-2700 ■ SERVING LUNCH: Open Mon-Sun., 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m. 24-hour catering available.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: Check us out on Facebook!

SEAFOOD CAPE FEAR SEAFOOD COMPANY Founded in 2008 by Evans and Nikki Trawick, Cape Fear Seafood Company has become a local hotspot for the freshest, tastiest seafood in the area. With it’s growing popularity, the restaurant has expanded from its flagship eatery in Monkey Junction to locations in Porters Neck and Waterford in Leland. “We are a dedicated group of individuals working together as a team to serve spectacular food, wine and spirits in a relaxed and casual setting,” restaurateur Evans Trawick says. “At CFSC every dish is prepared 28 encore | february 6 - february 12, 2019 | www.encorepub.com

with attention to detail, quality ingredients and excellent flavors. Our staff strives to accommodate guests with a sense of urgency and an abundance of southern hospitality.” Cape Fear Seafood Company has been recognized by encore magazine for best seafood in 2015, as well as by Wilmington Magazine in 2015 and 2016, and Star News from 2013 through 2016. Monkey Junction: 5226 S. College Road Suite 5, 910-799-7077. Porter’s Neck: 140 Hays Lane #140, 910-681-1140. Waterford: 143 Poole Rd., Leland, NC 28451 ■ SERVING LUNCH AND DINNER: 11:30am4pm daily; Mon.-Thurs.., 4pm-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-10pm; Sun., 4pm-8:30pm.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown, north Wilmington and Leland ■ WESBITE: www.capefearseafoodcompany.com CATCH Serving the Best Seafood in South Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington’s Native Son, 2011 James Beard Award Nominee, 2013 Best of Wilmington “Best Chef” winner, Chef Keith Rhodes explores the Cape Fear Coast for the best it has to offer. We feature Wild Caught & Sustainably raised Seafood. Organic and locally sourced produce & herbs provide the perfect compliment to our fresh Catch. Consecutively Voted Wilmington’s Best Chef 2008, 09 & 2010.

Dubbed “Modern Seafood Cuisine” we offer an array Fresh Seafood & Steaks, including our Signature NC Sweet Potato Salad. Appetizers include our Mouth watering “Fire Cracker” Shrimp, Crispy Cajun Fried NC Oysters & Blue Crab Claw Scampi, & Seafood Ceviche to name a few. Larger Plates include, Charleston Crab Cakes, Flounder Escovitch & Miso Salmon.

Custom Entree request gladly accommodated for our Guest. (Vegetarian, Vegan & Allergies) Hand-crafted seasonal desserts. Full ABC Permits. 6623 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405, 910-799-3847.

■ SERVING DINNER: Mon.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: North Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Acclaimed Wine List ■ WEBSITE: www.catchwilmington.com DOCK STREET OYSTER BAR Voted Best Oysters for over 10 years by encore readers, you know what you can find at Dock Street Oyster Bar. But we have a lot more than oysters! Featuring a full menu of seafood, pasta, and chicken dishes from $4.95-$25.95, there’s something for everyone at Dock Street.

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

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days a week.

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

■ WEBSITE: www.dockstreetoysterbar.net

MICHAEL’S SEAFOOD’S RESTAURANT Established in 1998, Michael’s Seafood Restaurant is locally owned and operated by Shelly McGowan and managed by her team of culinary professionals. Michael’s aspires to bring you the highest quality and freshest fin fish, shell fish, mollusks, beef, pork, poultry and produce.

Our menu consists of mainly locally grown and made from scratch items. We count on our local fishermen and farmers to supply us with seasonal, North Carolina favorites on a daily basis. Adorned walls include awards such as 3 time gold medalist at the International Seafood Chowder Cook-Off, Entrepreneur of the Year, Restaurant of the Year and Encores readers’ choice in Best Seafood to name a few. 1206 N. Lake Park Blvd. (910) 458-7761 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: 7 days 11 am – 9 pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach ■ FEATURING: Award-winning chowder, local seafood and more!

■ WEBSITE: www.MikesCfood.com OCEANIC Voted best seafood restaurant in Wilmington, Oceanic provides oceanfront dining at its best.

Located in Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic is one of the most visited restaurants on the beach.

Choose from a selection of seafood platters, combination plates and daily fresh fish. For land lovers, try their steaks, chicken or pasta dishes.

Relax on the pier or dine inside. Oceanic is also the perfect location for memorable events, such as wedding ceremonies & receptions, birthday gatherings, anniversary parties and more. Large groups welcome. Private event space available.

703 S. Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach.

(910) 256.5551.

■ SERVING LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH: Mon – Sat 11am – 11pm, Sunday 10am – 10pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Wrightsville Beach ■ FEATURING: Dine on renovated Crystal Pier.

■ WEBSITE: www.OceanicRestaurant.com THE PILOT HOUSE The Pilot House Restaurant is Wilmington’s premier seafood and steak house with a touch of the South. We specialize in local seafood and produce. Featuring the only Downtown bar that faces the river and opening our doors in 1978, The Pilot House is the oldest restaurant in the Downtown area. We offer stunning riverfront views in a newly-renovated relaxed, casual setting inside or on one of our two outdoor decks.

Join us for $5.00 select appetizers 7 days a week and live music every Friday and Saturday nigh on our umbrella deck. Large parties welcome. Private event space available. 910-3430200 2 Ann Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Kids menu

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Riverfront Downtown Wilmington ■ FEATURING: Fresh local seafood specialties, Riverfront Dining, free on-site parking ■ MUSIC: Outside Every Friday and Saturday ■ WEBSITE: www.pilothouserest.com SHUCKIN’ SHACK Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar has two locations in the Port City area. The original Shack is located in Carolina Beach at 6A N. Lake Park Blvd. (910458-7380) and our second location is at 109 Market Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington (910-833-8622). The Shack is the place you want to be to catch your favorite sports team on 7 TV’s carrying all major sports packages. A variety of fresh seafood is available daily including oysters, shrimp, clams, mussels, and crab legs.

Shuckin’ Shack has expanded its menu now offering fish tacos, crab cake sliders, fried oyster po-boys, fresh salads, and more. Come in and check out the Shack’s daily lunch, dinner, and drink specials. It’s a Good Shuckin’ Time!

■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Carolina Beach Hours: Mon-Sat: 11am-2am; Sun: Noon2am, Historic Wilmington: Sun-Thurs: 11am10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-Midnight.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Carolina Beach/Downtown ■ FEATURING: Daily lunch specials. Like us on Facebook!

■ WEBSITE: www.TheShuckinShack.com

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

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

■ WEBSITE: www.caseysbuffet.com RX RESTAURANT & BAR Located in downtown Wilmington, Rx Restaurant and Bar is here to feed your soul, serving up Southern cuisine made with ingredients from local farmers and fishermen. The Rx chef is committed to bringing fresh food to your table, so the menu changes daily based on what he finds locally. Rx drinks are as unique as the food—and just what the doctor ordered. Join us for a dining experience you will never forget! 421 Castle St.; 910 399-3080.

■ SERVING BRUNCH & DINNER: Tues-Thurs, 5-10pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10:30pm; Sun., 10am-3pm and 5-9pm ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown ■ WEBSITE: www.rxwilmington.com

SPORTS BAR CAROLINA ALE HOUSE Voted best new restaurant AND best sports bar of 2010 in Wilmington, Carolina Ale House is the place to be for award-winning food, sports and fun. Located on College Rd. near UNC W, this lively sports-themed restaurant. Covered and open outdoor seating is available. Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily, as well as the coldest $2 and $3 drafts in town. 317 S. College Rd. (910) 791.9393.

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

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Midtown ■ FEATURING: 40 HD TVs and the biggest HD projector TVs in Wilmington.

■ WEBSITE: www.CarolinaAleHouse.com

STEAM RESTAURANT AND BAR Steam is bringing American cuisine to Wilmington using locally sourced goods and ingredients. With an extensive wine and beer selection, plenty of cocktails, indoor/outdoor seating, and beautiful views of the Cape Fear River, Steam is the area’s new go-to restaurant.

Reservations recommended. Open seven days a week!, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 9 Estell Lee Pl, (910) 726-9226 ■ SERVING LUNCH & DINNER: Lunch: 11 a.m.

- 5 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Bar: 11 a.m.Until. Menu Bar: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown THE FORTUNATE GLASS WINE BAR ■ WEBSITE: www.steamrestaurantilm.com An intimate venue showcasing globally sourced wines, plus creative small plates and craft beers.

The serene ambiance is created by the beautiful wall mural, elegant glass tile bar, castle rocked CASEY’S BUFFET walls and intimate booths. There are wines from In Wilmington, everyone knows where to go for all regions, with 60 wines by the glass and 350 solid country cooking. That place is Casey’s Buf- wines available by the bottle. Food consists fet, winner of encore’s Best Country Cookin’/ of numerous small plates, fine cheeses, Soul Food and Buffet categories. “Every day we cured meats and decadent desserts that will are open, somebody tells us it tastes just like compliment any wine selection. their grandma’s or mama’s cooking,” co-owner ■ SERVING DINNER & LATE NIGHT: Tues. Gena Casey says. Gena and her husband Larry Thur., 4 p.m. - midnight; Fri., 4 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sat., run the show at the Oleander Drive restaurant 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. - midnight. where people are urged to enjoy all food indigenous to the South: fried chicken, barbecue, ■ NEIGHBORHOOD: Downtown, 29 S Front St. catfish, mac‘n’cheese, mashed potatoes, green ■ FEATURING: Weekly free wine tasting Tues., beans, chicken‘n’dumplings, biscuits and home- 6 - 8 p.m. Small plates, and wine and beer spemade banana puddin’ are among a few of many cials. other delectable items. 5559 Oleander Drive. ■ WEBSITE: www.fortunateglass.com (910) 798-2913.

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GRUB & GUZZLE>>RESTURANT REVIEW

RED SAUCE HEAVEN:

foodtastic events MARDI GRAS

Rosalie’s brings homemade Italian to Market Street

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Sat., Feb. 16, 6 p.m - 11:59 p.m.

BY: ROSA BIANCA

Fat Tony’s • 131 N Front St. Tickets: $20-$35 www.eventbrite.com

et’s talk about New Jersey...

The oft-shunned northeastern state— which my dad and in-laws hail from, so I can speak freely here—is known for several things; pollution, Bruce Springsteen, and tomatoes among them. The latter makes it most obvious why the region is celebrated for having some righteous Italian food.

I have had plenty of pasta and awesome sauce in my various travels, but nothing comes close to the comforting meals of Marco Polo, located one town over from my grandma’s Jersey home. My family has been doting on it for decades.

But why are we talking about New Jersey?

Well, in my research of Rosalie’s Trattoria—the new restaurant on Market Street, near Hieronymus Seafood—an online review caught my eye. A diner mentioned the eatery reminded them of the Italian restaurants they frequented in the Jersey area. And my intrigue immediately piqued. Now, after a belly full of authentic Italian fare, I can report total truth in the rumor.

Come celebrate Mardi Gras as we hit up five or more of your favorite Front Street-area venues. We will meet up at Fat Tony’s and from there you will be lead as a group(s) from venue to venue. Each spot having specials of food and drinks. We will have giveaways, beads, games and so much more! All venues will have no line, no cover, 21 and over only.

Tickets are $20 in advance; $35 day of at eventbrite.com.

HOLY, PARM HEAVEN! Rosalie’s eggplant Parm takes Rosa back to her New Jersey roots. Photo by Tom Dorgan

that clung to the romaine hearts, but still managed to be light. The croutons—clearly made out of Rosalie’s homemade bread—added a zesty crunch I could not get enough of. I would Just skimming through the menu on Ro- not change a thing. salie’s website proves this place quickly is Same goes for the soup. Their Tuscan becoming a gem. Words like “made-to-order” soup came with onions, pancetta, and canand “homemade” make it clear the people in nellini beans, sautéed in a tomato brodetto Rosalie’s kitchen do not cut corners. The chef with chopped spinach. A quick Google search is making sauces, soups, dressings, and des- showed me “brodetto” is a fish stew of sorts. serts from scratch, not just because it’s the old- The more I looked, the more I realized the term fashioned way but because it’s the only way. can refer to a handful of things. At Rosalie’s, I As far as the atmosphere goes, it’s definitely distinctive from other Italian cafes in town. Rosalie’s took over the former space of Crispino’s—I coincidentally reviewed not even a year ago—April 2018, to be exact. Though the food was mostly solid, I was not crazy about the interior set-up. I believe a cozy bar to snag a drink while anxiously anticipating takeout is pretty clutch. Though Rosalie’s did enhance the dining area with a more charming vibe to invite diners to stay for dinner instead of popping in for a slice of pepperoni. Diners eating in can enjoy waiter service, Yet, grub on-the-go still requires paying at the front, cashier-style, and either sitting at a table or in the corner waiting on the food. That being said, the woman who collected my order could not have been kinder, and it was put together in a snap.

believe tomato brodetto is, simply put, tomato broth. Don’t hold me to that. But feel free to hold me to this: The broth was freakin’ crack, man. I lifted one addicting spoonful after another and at some point, I probably blacked out. The other ingredients—tender white beans, salty pancetta, and penne—added great texture. The broth itself was the star: savory, rich and slightly sweet, with a complex, oniony depth of flavor.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to drive home hungry with a takeout container of eggplant Parmesan mockingly wafting its delicious smells throughout every inch of the car’s interior? I don’t recommend it. I was incredibly impressed with Rosalie’s portions and the Parm could have fed three of me. The menu boasted “farm-fresh eggplant, peeled, breaded and fried to order.” I can honestly say I tasted every I will never pass up a Caesar salad—es- single step. pecially at an Italian restaurant. Never. But Did I mention they even make mozzarella in I could not miss out on Rosalie’s lovely list- house? Though I’m not a big fan of fried things ing of homemade soups on an unexpectedly in this form (I find baked or grilled makes the frigid Wilmington night. So I got both. I opted dish a touch lighter), the earthy slices were suout of the anchovy filet on top of the Caesar perbly coated and cooked. A few bites of the and tossed the salad myself at home. The fried eggplant layers later—paired with a forkful dressing had a rich, classic garlicky flavor of red-sauce, doused angel hair pasta—and I

was well on my way to a comfort-food coma.

The best kind. There was something very Marco Polo-esque about it all.

I felt compelled to try a side of meatballs, and I’m glad I did as they were different than I was expecting. Though juicy, I would not necessarily call them succulent. Let me explain: Listed on the menu as just being made with Angus beef, they weren’t a combination of the norm beef, pork, and veal. They were clearly handmade, but had a one-note flavor when eaten solo. My biggest praise, however, is on their consistency. My fork slid through the first like butter. The signature marinara was simple, fresh and sweet. I’m betting I would have enjoyed them more loaded between Rosalie’s crusty homemade bread and gooey cheese.

It was the chicken Marsala that transported me straight to the Garden State though. The execution of the traditional dish was flawless. The chicken breasts were pounded thin, seasoned well and pan-seared. They were served with delicate green beans and potatoes that melted. The classic brown sauce was buttery and brimming with mushrooms and a hint of wine.

Rosalie’s excellent prices and abundant portions for homemade, Italian comfort food reminded me of being across a checkered tablecloth from my grandmother.

Keep it up, Rosalie’s.

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INSPIRING THE FUTURE:

Donald Antrim talks latest works during upcoming visit to UNCW and Bourgie Nights BY: SHANNON RAE GENTRY

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ducation is a powerful thing. Having a great teacher or mentor, however, is an invaluable gift to developing any craft. Author and 2013 MacArthur Genius Grant recipient Donald Antrim credits a series of wonderful guides throughout his journey as a prolific fiction and nonfiction writer (“Elect Mr. Robinson for a Better World,” “The Hundred Brothers,” “The Afterlife”), not to mention his editor of 20-plus years.

“Every writer and every young writer has a struggle to feel like he or she has permission to do this,” Antrium muses. “There’s all kinds of feelings [and doubts]: Can I even acknowledge I [write]? Can I admit I do it?

Can I say these things?”

Once an associate professor in writing at Columbia University, he’ll return to the college campus on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to speak to UNCW’s Department of Creative Writing. As well, the acclaimed author also

is a featured panelist at the second annual Writers Night at Bourgie Nights on February 7—a benefit for Friends School of Wilmington. He will speak alongside Ashleigh Bryant Phillips, Khalisa Rae Williams, LaRaisha Dionne, Clyde Edgerton, Emily Colin, Wiley Cash, and John Jeremiah Sullivan.

Antrim actually was invited by Sullivan— a well-known writer, who is working with Rhiannon Giddens on a musical about the Wilmington 1898 Riots. Sullivan and GIddens hosted a fundraiser for Friends School last spring, as part of the school’s ongoing outreach to educate the community on the its philosophies on stewardship and building confidence in the next generation of creative and critical thinkers.

“I’m always wanting younger writers to know it takes a long time,” Antrium offers.

“It’s about work over years and years; their voices are what they are, what they write out—the sounds of characters for them.”

Antrim admits to struggling with insecu-

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Writer Donald Antrim will speak at UNCW and Bourgie Nights this week.Photo courtesy of John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

rities in his own work, which is almost an ongoing practice for any writer. Though winning the MacArthur Genius Grant was an important accomplishment and boost in confidence, it more so gave him a chance to drift for a while. Meaning, he didn’t write to publish. He allowed himself to think about what he was putting on paper, carefully, without deadlines.

Antrim admits he was in a foggy place for the last 10 years, during which he thought a lot about the enigma of suicide, his personal struggles with mental health and the broader issue of healthcare and medicine as they all relate. The grant changed his life in many ways. As a longtime contributor for “The New Yorker,” it allowed him to write his story, which is finally culminating in a forthcoming article.

“It’s about my years of being in and out of hospitals with really major breakdown stuff,” he tells. “That’s resolved and in the past, but I’m writing about it now and I’m writing about it in order to change some of the ways we think about [mental health care] and get a better at dealing with it.”

Usually, Antrim reads an excerpt from a recent book at conferences and panels.

In this case, his writing is different, astray from the dark humorous novels and collections of short stories he has been known for in the past. He believes it will fundamentally connect to others who face the same

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challenges in daily life. But writing it has not been easy.

Antrim has plans to evolve his soon-tobe-published piece into a larger publication down the road. First though, he wants to practice speaking about these struggles.

“But I’ve got to learn to talk about this new material as it were,” he admits. It’s scary and anxiety-provoking. It’s a very naked thing to do; I’m here to do it. . . . I’m not sure I would just decide to write these times a certain way or write just to do it, but the idea it might communicate or connect with people [or] family members or whoever, somebody [who’s] going through it, I think it’s important to make a connection.”

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King Hall 101, UNCW 601 S. College Rd. Free • Reception follows

Second Annual Writers Night with Friends School of Wilmington

Thursday, February 7, 6 p.m.

Bourgie Nights • 127 Princess St. $50, includes food and cash bar Proceeds benefit Friends School of Wilmington’s Diversity Initiative www.fsow.org

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HEALTHY FAMILIES EXPO Feb. 9, all day: Free to the public and for all ages and will be a casual, fun-filled day!

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CUPID IS STUPID Feb. 9, 2pm: Grab your team and take part in a Valentine’s themed scavenger hunt downtown. Specials, giveaways and fun with a chance to win prizes! Checkin at Growlers Tavern for scorecard and swag. Venture around and enjoy downtown Wilmington while you work your way through a list of tasks, to-dos and hunts.

Return to Growlers with your scorecard by 6pm and win gift certificates when successfully completed. Participants: Pour House Wilmington, Mon Âme Chocolate & Wine Bar, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Growlers Pub, Bar Local, Varnish Ale & Spirits, Barbary Coast, Hell’s Kitchen, Rebellion NC, Shuckin’ Shack, Tavern Law, Husk, Rooftop Bar, Duck & Dive. Team registration is $20 you can have up to 6 members per team.

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Enjoy the sunset over the Cape Fear River from the venue with the best view in town!

Your $30 suggested donation benefits the Wilmington Boys Choir.The Penthouse, 2 N Front St. ART FOR ALL Brooklyn Arts Center is thrilled to announce Art for All 9 on Sat., Feb. 16, 10am-5pm, and Sun., Feb. 17, noon-5pm. This will be our biggest show yet! More than 50 of the finest local and regional artists will present one-of-a-kind art in the Church and in The Annex. Wilmington’s finest food trucks will feed the crowd each day, Spoonfed Coffee Shop will serve hot coffee and delicious treats, and the BAC Cash Bar will provide additional liquid sustenance. Parking is free in our North 4th neighborhood, and there is an ATM on site. Admission is $5—good for all three days and includes a raffle ticket.

Children under the age of 12 are free. BAC, 516 N 4th St.

charity/fundraiser BELLAMY VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE Feb. 6, 10am: Looking for volunteer opportunities? Join us on Wednesday, February 6 at 10:00 am at the Bellamy Mansion Museum to hear from our current volunteers and see how you can get involved. Volunteer opportunities include training as a docent, working special events, hosting at the front desk, and joining our garden club. Light refreshments. For more information call 910251-3700. Bellamy Mansion Museum, 503 Market St. EAST COAST SHAG CLASSIC Feb. 7-10: Held at Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC, features dance performances, lessons, open dancing, silent auction, and live music by Band of Oz (Thursday), Jim Quick & Coastline Band (Friday), Gary Louder & Smokin’ Hot (Saturday matinee) and The Entertainers (Saturday night). Continental breakfast on Sunday. Hotel packages available. Proceeds benefit Hope Abounds. www.hopeabounds.org/event/8th-annual-east-coastshag-classic. (910) 256-2231, 1706 North Lumina Ave. LITTLE BLACK DRESS FUNDRAISER Feb. 8, 8-11pm: Little Black Dress Party takes place at Ironclad Brewery, presented by Junior League of Wilmington. $35 includes two drinks, hors d’oeuvre, and dancing, with raffles available. All proceeds benefit Junior League. 115 North 2nd St. jl-

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wnc.org/estore FUNDRAISER WITH ROBERT IRVINE Feb. 8, 7:30am: Chef Robert Irvine is a Food Network star and host of Restaurant Impossible, and Worst Cooks in America. GLOW Academy’s 4th annual celebrity chef event features a chef-prepared, locally sourced gourmet breakfast. Hear his amazing journey, behind the scene stories & favorite recipes. All proceeds support the mission of GLOW Academy, an all-girls public charter school built on a proven national model for educational excellence. Landfall Country Club, 800 Sun Runner Pl. BENEFIT FOR ANGELA FOWLER Feb. 8-9, 7pm: Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern, two days of live music and raffles. Final list of bands per night: Dead Rotten,, Good Good Grief, Reason to Ignite, Mania For Conquest, Bastard Brigade, Down to This. Reggie’s 42nd Street, Tavern, 1415 S. 42nd St. ONCE UPON A PROM Feb. 9, 7pm: Once Upon A Prom will be held at the Brooklyn Arts Center on February 9th! Join us in your throwback prom attire from any decade to benefit Cinderella’s Closet. This local organization will use the money raised to help girls in the Wilmington area who cannot afford to go to their prom.

They provide a dress, accessories, hair and makeup, etc. for their big day. Tickets for Once Upon A Prom are $50 each or $85 per couple, you must be 21 or older, there will be a cash bar. cinderellasclosetilm@gmail.com.

Brooklyn Arts Center, 516 North 4th St. AIRLINK BLOOD DRIVE Feb. 9, 10am: Help save the lives of up to three people in need with a single donation.

AirLink carries blood on all three helicopters to the bedside of every patient flown.

Help ensure that there is enough blood for everyone in need by signing up at https:// www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/driveresults?zipSponsor=airlink to give the gift of life. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. New donors are always welcome!

Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nunn St. VALENTINE BLOOMS Feb. 11, 7pm: Don’t wait for someone to send you flowers! Indulge in creative self-love this Valentine’s downtown at Board & Barrel while sipping libations, catching up with friends and learning a new skill. We will host a Valentine’s Day-inspired floral arrangement for you to take home at the end of the evening. Portion of each ticket sales will benefit Nourish NC, a 501-c(3) non-profit organization that provides hungry children with healthy food.

Included in ticket is: a wine tasting and a glass of wine. Additionally, the restaurant will offer a 10% discount on food to attendees if they check-in on Yelp and leave a review with pictures. Board & Barrel, 301 N. Water St. https://alicestable.com/events/valentineblooms-at-board-barrel_1546908407

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until about 8:45! Hosted by the always entertaining Bob Sarnataro, this open mic is a laid back, no pressure opportunity for performers of all kinds to stretch those creative muscles.

All ages welcome. Tidal Creek Co-op, 5329 Oleander Dr. JAZZ AT CAM 1st Thurs. through Apr, 6:30-8pm. Eightconcert series has individual seat sales are available for purchase: 910-395-5999. Enjoy dinner and drinks at the CAM Café (910-7772363) before or after the concert. Café reservations are always suggested and appreciated. Feb. 7, Jon Hill Quartet; Mar. 7, Ernest Turner Trio; Apr. 4, Brian Miller Admission: CAM/CFJS Members: $12, Non-members: $20. Students with valid college ID: $10.

Cameron Art Museum, 3201 S 17th St. SWEETHEART SOCK HOP Feb.15, 7-9pm: The LCAC presents Valentine Sock Hop with Carl Newton’s Review Band. Romance is in the air! Bring your honey to the LCAC’s sweetest annual dance.

Their music: www.facebook.com/carlnewtonreview. LCAC’s 2019 VIP season tickets are valid for this event and can be purchased online or at the LCAC office. All 2019 VIP season tickets and regular admission tickets are non-refundable. $10. Leland Cultural Arts Ctr, 1212 Magnolia Village Way MUSIC ON MARKET SERIES Feb. 16, 7:30pm: Featuring the Lenoir-Rhyne a cappella college choir. This group hails from Hickory NC and is known for their diverse programming and pristine tuning. If you are a music lover and want to hear some beautiful choral singing along with instrumentalists do not miss this performance!

Music on Market is a non-profit organization that has been bringing unique ensembles to the Wilmington are for 18 years and counting. Join us, but arrive early. Concerts fill quickly. Doors open at 6:45pm. The church has ample parking, is handicap accessible.

Artistic director Angela Burns: at aburns@ sacpc.org. St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1416 Market St. AN EVENING WITH SARAH MCLACHAN Feb. 16, 8pm: Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received three GRAMMYs and 12 Juno Awards over her career and was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, McLachlan founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians and raised over $7 million for local and national charities. In 2002 McLachlan founded her non-profit organization, the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, which provides top quality music instruction at no cost, in a safe and nurturing environment, for at-risk and underserved children and youth.

In 2014 McLachlan released her seventh studio album, “Shine On,” to explore her personal journey over the previous few years of navigating love, loss and change. In 2016 Christmas she released “Wonderland,” for which she received a Juno Award for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year as well as a GRAMMY nom for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Wilson Center, 703 N 3rd St. Tickets: capefearstage.com

theatre/auditions SENIOR MOMENTS 2: BETTA DAZE Through Feb. 16, Fri. and Sat. only: TheatreNOW presents “Senior Moments 2,” by Don Fried. Features one-act plays about folks in their twilight years. Three-course dinner and show tickets, $48. Show-only option available, $22. Doors at 6pm. TheatreNOW, 19 S. 10th St.www.theatrewilmington.com CIRQUE ELOIZE SALOON Feb. 8, 7:30pm: Wild West comes alive with this music-packed, acrobatic stunner! Swing open the saloon doors and lasso up some fun for the entire family in a mythical world where theatre and circus collide for 85 minutes of non-stop live folk music combined with strength, agility and original choreography. Under the spell of aaloon’s beautiful Belle, the lover sets off in a chase worthy of the greatest Westerns for an action-packed, theatrical thrill-ride!

Cirque Éloize has taken part in numerous prestigious international festivals and has seduced both New York’s Broadway and London’s West End. Tickets: capefearstage. com. Wilson Ctr., 703 N. 3rd St. THE ODD COUPLE Feb. 8-10, 14-18, 21-24, 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm: Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple” comes to Thalian’s Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre, featuring Jon Stafford and Tony Rivenbark star as Oscar and Felix, who each divorce and become mismatched roommates. Tickets: $28. thalianhall.org

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Feb. 8-17, 7:30pm; 3pm only, Sun. Lyrics by Tim Rice and music by follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family. Thalian Hall, 310 Chestnut St. thalianhall.org. $32.

ROCK OF AGES 10TH ANNIVERSARY Feb. 19-20, 7:30pm: It is 1987, and the fabled West Hollywood club the Bourbon Room is the seedy, sordid, vibrant heart of the Sunset Strip. The music venue has seen better days, but as run by chilled-out former rock impresario Dennis Dupree, and tended to by Dennis’s mischievous assistant Lonny, it is the essence of rock and roll. When bright-eyed young hopeful Sherrie Christian, a smalltown girl who wants to make it as an actress, arrives in town, she bumps into Drew, a Bourbon Room busboy with dreams of rock and roll stardom. Love-struck Drew convinces Dennis to hire Sherrie, and the stage seems set for their romance. “Rock of Ages” is a big, brash, energetic tribute to classic rock, to over-the-top ballads and fierce guitar, to the gritty glamour and rough energy of the Sunset Strip. Features ‘80s hits such as “We Built this City,” “I Wanna Rock,” and “Don’t

Stop Believin’.” Wilson Center, 703 N. 3rd St. Tickets: capefearstage.com DAMN YANKEES AUDITIONS Feb. 12, 7pm: TACT will hold auditions for the fourth show of the season, “Damn Yankees,” Tues., February 12, and Wed., February 13, 7pm. Auditions at the Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. Drected by Deb Gillingham and choreographed by Timothy A. Mills, productions runs April 5 through April 14 at Thalian Hall. Prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre style song to sing along with the sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Make an appt: 910-251-1788. Callbacks will be Thurs., Feb. 14 at the Community Arts Center. Please be prepared to read from a provided script, sing from the show, and attend a dance call.

MARIAN, THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD Feb. 21, 8pm: “Marian, or The True Tale of Robin Hood” will be directed by Robin Post.

This gender switching/smashing comedic frolic through Sherwood Forest, challenges our notions of gender and the narrative of the male hero and the damsel in distress.

Robin Hood is actually Marian in disguise, the Merry Men question their sexual identities and Nottingham’s guards spend more time playing pranks on one another than they do guarding. Hilarity ensues on all fronts while we are confronted with questions about the reinforcement of the cisgender heteronormative culture in which we live. $6 students $12 for seniors, UNCW employees, and alum $15 for GA. Mainstage Theatre, UNCW, 601 S College Rd.

art MEET LOCAL ARTISTS Meet working artists, and see works in progress. Everything from sculptures to fine jewelry in this unique location. Free parking, fun for everyone. Over 45 artist’s works to enjoy. Free, and we participate in the 4th Friday Art Walks, 6-9pm, 4th Fri. ea. mo. theArtWorks, 200 Willard St. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY NIGHT Fourth Friday Gallery Nights, Wilmington’s premier after-hours celebration of art and culture, 6-9pm, fourth Fri. ea. month. Art openings, artist demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments. Administered by the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County, numerous venues participate. Full list: www.artscouncilofwilmington.org PAM TOLL “The Familiar Distance in Going Home: Visual Narratives by Pam Toll” as part of our partnership with Checker Cab productions and local restaurants. Enjoy the Fine Art of Dining! Pam Toll, an Associate Professor at UNC Wilmington, received a BA in Art and English Literature from UNC Chapel Hill has been painting since childhood.

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Island, NC) in 1998, a residency program that in the last twenty years brought over 200 artists from around the world with the goal of creating a cross-exchange of cultures and artistic practices to share with our local community. Pinpoint Restaurant, 114 Market St. HAVE A HEART, SKYWATCH On display at WHQRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MC Erny Gallery is art by Loulie Scharf through March 8. Colorful and vivid birds are illustrated via mixed media. A portion of the proceeds from any sale of art benefits WHQR, and a portion of the artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds will be donated to SkyWatch Bird Rescue. Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm. 254 N. Front St., #300 ANCIENT ART REVISITED: GROUP ENCAUSTIC EXHIBIT View paintings created with pigmented wax on surfaces such as wooden panels in a new group exhibit. The wax is fused or burned via a heat source creating luminous qualities and colorful depths of layers. Artists include Judy Hintz Cox, Liz Hosier, Helen Lewis, Charles Robertson (New Elements Gallery), and Kirah Van Sickle. Visit with the artists and enjoy refreshments. Exhibit continues through Feb. 9. Art in Bloom Gallery, 210 Princess St. GENE A. FELICE II SOLO EXHIBITION On display through end of Feb. New faculty member Gene Felice II bridges his creative practice across art, science, education and design in a hybrid practice that grows at the intersection of nature and technology. His interactive work uses a variety of input and output sources such as bio and eco sensors, motion, sound and light. Projected video and animated imagery transform two dimensional surfaces and architectural structures into three-dimensional storytelling systems. He also employs ecologically minded materials through hybrid fabrication methods, such as 3D printing, CNC milling and laser-cutting, combining digital and analog technologies to create innovative 3-dimensional work.

Also on display will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron Lotusâ&#x20AC;? from his 4-week residency in Egypt. www.genefelice. com. www.coactionlab.org. Creative technology workshop sessions: Feb. 15, 3pm in the CAB Art Gallery: Air and Water sensing / interaction via Arduino / DIY electronics. CAB Art Gallery Cultural Arts Building UNCW, 601 S. College Rd. ART LEAGUE OF LELAND Feb. 7, 4pm: Art League of Leland (ALL) invites artists and art enthusiasts, featuring guest speaker Pete Lupo, who will discuss his realistic creations and show some of his works in progress. More than a wood carver, Pete Lupo is a true artist and sculptor of life. Reflected in his artistic creations is the interconnection of all life. Bringing an intimate knowledge of wildlife, their habitat and their interaction with mankind to his artwork, the artist celebrates not only nature but also ordinary objects that surround us.

ALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to encourage, guide, support, inform, and provide learning opportunities for area artists and advocates of the arts. ALL welcomes artists and art lovers not only from Leland but also from neighboring communities. www.ArtLeagueofLeland.org.

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Village Way OIL & WATER On display through March 17. Works by Laura Smith and Patricia Barrow are now on display at the Bellamy Mansion. 503 Market St. bellamymansion.org

dance CAPE FEAR CONTRA DANCERS Come on out for two hours of energetic, contemporary American country dancing with live music. Dress cool & comfortable, soft-soled shoes. All ages. 2nd/4th Tues, 7:30pm. United Methodist, 409 S. 5th Ave. BABS MCDANCE Mon. nights, 7pm: Are you interested in learning the Waltz, but are not sure where to start with the dance? Or have you learned the basics and are needing to jog your memory by going over the basic steps again? Well, our level 1 class every Monday night in September is just the class for you, 7-8pm. Level 2 and 3 classes offered 8-9pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Bachata Wednesdays! All levels welcome to this one hour class at 7pm! Learn new moves and patterns for this spicy Latin dance. â&#x20AC;˘ Argentine Tango Wed., 8pm: All levels welcome to this one hour class at 8:pm! Elegant and dynamic social dance. â&#x20AC;˘ Shag level 1, Thurs., 7pm: designed for a beginner dancer and/or the dancer wanting to freshen up on the basics. Concepts taught are critical to understanding future technique and terminology.

Subject to a minimum of participants. â&#x20AC;˘ Shag 2 & 3, 8pm: A class designed for students who have a strong foundation in the basics.

Takes the concepts from Level 1 and adds to it. Subject to a minimum of participants. $5/military and students with ID, $10/person, $15/couple. Babs McDance, 6782 Market St. DANCE ELEMENT All Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dance Program, offering two weekly classes led by talented and inspiring male dance teachers: Mon., 4:45-5:30 (ages 5 and up) and Wed., 4-4:45 (ages 9 and up). Visit our beautiful dance studio in the Ogden Business Park and try a class risk free and free of charge! Enhance balance and sharpen coordinationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;great for sports!

Teaches the importance of teamwork. â&#x20AC;˘ Tues, 6:30pm: Adults with any level of experience are invited to join Natalie Oldani for a weekly dance party, hip-hop. Tues, 6:30-7:30pm.

No experience necessary. Class provides both exercise and enjoyment for â&#x20AC;&#x153;beginnersâ&#x20AC;? and experienced dance students alike. Ogden Business Park, just off Market St. www. thedanceelement.com Admission: $12-$80, offered per class or punch cards of multiple classes. The Dance Element, 7211 Ogden Business Ln., #205 BURLESQUE NIGHTS Feb. 16, 8pm: Burlesque Nights has a steamy show lined up for you on February 16th! Inspired by Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, it will be a night full of lustful performances by a lovely cast! Featuring Arianna, Scarlet Starlet, Murphy Lawless, Sally Stardust, and Puppie BuffĂŠ. $13 in advance online until 2/16 at 4pm; $18 at the door. VIP tables available for $100-These tables have the best view in the

house! Includes seating for up to 4 guests, a meet and greet with the cast and some special treats for you at the table! Bourgie Nights, 127 Princess St.

comedy OPEN MIC Wildest open mic in town ... anything goes. (except cover songs). Stand-up comedy, slam poetry, video, live music, odd talentsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; performances of all kinds. Hosted by 6-beer Steve. Sign up, 8pm, and runs all night.

Juggling Gypsy 1612 Castle St. ILM, (910) 763-2223 daily after 3pm for details. www. jugglinggypsy.com.

GRUFF GOAT COMEDY First Wed. ea. month, Gruff Goat Comedy features Three Guest Comics Under a Bridge. No Trolls. Waterline Brewing Company, 721 Surry Ln. PRIMETIME COMEDY See some of NCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best stand-up comedians in a world class venue! This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talented performers: Brett Williams, Cordero Wilson, Grant Sheffield, Louis Bishop, and Tyler Wood. Hosted by: Wills Maxwell. N Front Theatre (formerly City Stage), 21 N Front St. LUCKY JOE COMEDY SHOW First Sat. ea. month is free show at Lucky Joe Craft Coffee on College Road presented

by Regretful Villains. The show features a new style of stand-up called Speed Joking.

Come enjoy a night of laughs and find your Comedic Soulmate! 1414 S College Rd.

LIVE RIFFING AND VINTAGE TV Every Wed. join Dead Crow Comedy for improv night. Join local comedians for a TV party at Dead Crow! An interactive improvised comedy show. 265 N. Front St. DAREDEVIL IMPROV COMEDY TROUPE DareDevil Improv Classes teach you the fundamentals of the funny! Learn to be more spontaneous, trust your instincts, and create one-of-a-kind comedy with an ensemble!

(And even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not a â&#x20AC;&#x153;performer,â&#x20AC;? our classes are a great way to meet people and have a hella good time!) Details and signups: daredevilimprov.com. Hannah Block Community Arts Center, 120 S. 2nd St. DEAD CROW COMEDY ROOM Jak Knight: Feb. 8-9, 7pm/9:30pm: Originally from Seattle, Jak is an LA-based stand-up comic, writer, and actor. He was named a 2014 Comedy Central Comic to Watch and a 2015 New Face at the Montreal JFL Festival. In television, Jak has performed on The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, @Midnight, and Adam Devineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Party. Jak most recently taped his Netflix Quarter Hour special and is currently a writer/voiceover actor for the Netflix animated series, Big Mouth. â&#x20AC;˘ Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Show, Feb. 14, 7pm: JF Harris is a comedian and writer from Staten Island, NY, who worked worked in Chicago at the IO and Annoyance Theatre before returning NYC and traveling to headline festivals across the US and beyond, like Kennedy Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s District of Comedy, NY Comedy Fest, Wild West Comedy Fest and Gildaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s LaughFest. Schedule subject

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265 N. Front St. MY FUNNY VALENTINE Feb. 14, 7-9pm: The LCAC presents “My Funny Valentine, aka Couples Un-Therapy,” will be an evening of laughs based on love, life and couples happiness. Join the LCAC in welcoming headliners Vinny Mark and Jodi Weiner with their favorite coupled comedians. LCAC’s 2019 VIP Season Tickets are VALID for this event. 2019 VIP Season Tickets can be purchased online or at the LCAC office. All 2019 VIP Season Tickets and regular admission tickets are Non-Refundable. $15. Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way

film BECOMING AMERICAN Cape Fear Museum and NHC Public Library presents a six-week series, “Becoming American: A Documentary Film and Discussion on Our Immigration Experience.” Free!

Main Library, 201 Chestnut St. www.nhclibrary.org SONIC SEA Feb. 6, 6:30pm: “Sonic Sea” is a 60-minute film about the impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life. The flick—narrated by Rachel McAdams and featuring Sting, and renowned ocean experts Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Paul Spong, Dr. Christopher Clark and Jean-Michel Cousteau—it will screen at Waterman’s Brewing. Panel discussion follows with audience Q&A. Free. 1610 Pavilion Place NIÑOS DE LA MEMORIA/CHILDREN OF MEMORY Feb. 8, 4pm: “Niños de la Memoria” tells the story of the search for hundreds of children who disappeared during the Salvadoran Civil War. Survivors of massacres carried out by the U.S.-trained Salvadoran army, many were taken away and “sold” into adoption in the U.S. and Europe, and lost their true history and identity. The film weaves together the journeys of investigator Margarita Zamora, adoptee Jamie Harvey, and farmer Salvador Zamara as they search for family, identity and justice. The film is the recipient of a Cine Eagle award and the Award of Merit from the Latin American Studies Association (LASA).

It premiered on public television in June 2013 and is distributed by Women Make Movies. Q&A with award-winning director/ producer María Teresa Rodríguez will follow.

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!—classics, like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head, and even old faves like wooden tops, blocks and dolls. Remember those toys that, for whatever reason, we just had to have? Some of those fad favorites like the Rubik’s cube and 1960s Liddle Kiddle dolls are on exhibit along with toy figures from fast food kids’ meals. Explore toy history in custom label books. Play, create, and imagine in Cape Fear Museum’s newest exhibit, PlayTime! Engage with museum educators in these short, drop-in programs. Activities change weekly and may include puzzles, games, blocks, and more. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! Free for members or with general admission • Camera Collections! With today’s smart phones and digital cameras, photography is everywhere. Until the invention of the camera in 1839, there was no way to instantly capture the environment around you. In less than 200 years, cameras have progressed from complicated contraptions only used by professionals, to simple boxes with a roll of film anyone could operate, to handheld computers that create digital images shared with the world. 86 cameras and 145 photographic accessories showcases changes in technology and styles, from late 1800s-early 2000s. www.capefearmuseum.com. $8/adults, $7/ seniors, college & military, $5/youth. CF Museum, 814 Market St. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MUSEUM WB Museum of History, housed in the turn of the century Myers Cottage, exists to preserve and to share the history of Wrightsville

Beach. Visitors to the cottage will find a scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, exhibits featuring the early days of the beach including Lumina Pavilion, our hurricane history and information about the interaction between the people and our natural environment which have shaped the 100 yr. history of WB. (910) 256-2569. 303 W. Salisbury St. www.wbmuseum.com.

WILMINGTON RR MUSEUM Explore railroad history and heritage, especially of the Atlantic Coast Line, headquartered in Wilmington for 125 years. Interests and activities for all ages, including historical exhibits, full-size steam engine and rolling stock, lively Children’s Hall, and spectacular model layouts. House in an authentic 1883 freight warehouse, facilities are fully accessible and on one level. By reservation, discounted group tours, caboose birthday parties, and after-hours meetings or mixers.

Story Time on 1st/3rd Mon. at 10:30am, only $5 per family and access to entire Museum.

Admission only $9 adult, $8 senior/military, $5 child, ages 2-12, and free under age 2. 505 Nutt St. 910-763-2634. www.wrrm.org.

LATIMER HOUSE Victorian Italiante style home built in 1852, the restored home features period furnishings, artwork and family portraits. Tours offered Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, and Sat, 12-5pm. Walking tours are Wed and Sat. at 10am. $4-$12.

Latimer House of Lower Cape Fear Historical Society is not handicapped accessible 126 S. Third St. BURGWIN WRIGHT HOUSE 18th century Burgwin-Wright House Museum in the heart of Wilmington’s Historic District, is the oldest museum house in NC, restored with 18th and 19th century decor and gardens. Colonial life is experienced through historical interpretations in kitchen-building and courtyard. 3rd/Market St. Tues-Sat, 10am4pm. Last tour, 3pm. 910-762-0570. www. burgwinwrighthouse.com.

BELLAMY MANSION One of NC’s most spectacular examples of antebellum architecture, built on the eve of the Civil War by free and enslaved black artisans, for John Dillard Bellamy (1817-1896) physician, planter and business leader; and his wife, Eliza McIlhenny Harriss (18211907) and their nine children. After the fall of Fort Fisher in 1865, Federal troops commandeered the house as their headquarters during the occupation of Wilmington. Now a museum, it focuses on history and the design arts and offers tours, changing exhibitions and an informative look at historic preservation in action. 910-251-3700. www.bellamymansion.org. 503 Market St. BATTLESHIP Power Plant, Feb. 9, noon: Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for this 5 1/2 hour in-depth program on the Battleship’s Power Plant: propulsion, electrical and distillation systems. Presentations and behindthe-scenes exploration. Discover what it took to propel a 45,000 ton battlewagon across the Pacific. Feb. 16, 10am: Try on helmets, type on vintage typewriters, talk on original phones, use semaphore flags, create your own stencil, try Morse code, write V-Mail and

more! Friendly, knowledgeable volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors about shipboard life and technologies.

Great for all ages! Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Rd.

kids stuff SNAKE AND TURTLE FEEDING A brief presentation about the live animals on display in the events center and then watch them feed. At least one snake and turtle will be fed during the demonstration.

Ages: 3 and up. First Wed. of every month.

Cost: $1. Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. LITTLE EXPLORERS Ages 2-5: Bring your kids to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant.

Nature’s Valentines, 2/14-15, 10-11am • Springing Into Spring, 2/28-3/1, 10-11am • Green in Nature, 3/14-15, $3/person, 10-11am • What Does a Tree Need? 3/2829, 10-11am • Amazing Animal Acrobats, 4/11-12, 10-11am • Homey Habitats, 4/2526, 10-11am. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St. NATURE IN A NUTSHELL Topics correlatw with the weekly Little Explorers program theme. Our nature themes will be brought to life through stories, songs, games, hikes, and other hands-on activities. Please dress for the weather(including closed-toe shoes) to be ready for outdoor fun! This is an extension of our current Little Explorers classes for those who would still like to sign up for these popular programs.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. $3/participant. Wintery Wonders: 2/16, 3/2, 3/16, 3/30, 4/13, 10-10:30am, ages 2-5, $3/person. Day-use area right of Picnic Shelter # 2. Halyburton Park, 4099.

S. 17th St. ULTIMATE TEEN TIME Feb. 8, 6:30pm: Ultimate Teen Time at Maides Park in Wilmington, NC, is for middle school students and features sports, karaoke, nail painting, social time, X-Box, board games, and refreshments. Pre-registration required. Free! Maides Park, 1101

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CAMERON ART MUSEUM On exhibit: “A Time When Art Is Everywhere: teamLab,” an art collective and interdisciplinary group of programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians artists and architects, creates digital artworks that bridge art, science, technology, design and the natural world. Designs are immersive interpretations deeply rooted in Japanese art, aesthetic and history. Through Sept. 8, 2019 • Feather by Feather, The Sculptures of Grainger McKoy, through Feb. 17, 2019:

From the detailed beginnings of the single iconic feather, Grainger McKoy transforms his intricately carved birds into gravity-defying sculptures that play with form and space.

• Along the Eastern Sea Road: Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō, through Feb. 17, 2019: Master printmaker Utagawa Hiroshige’s Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō is among the most celebrated works of Japanese art. Series depicts the spectacular landscapes and fascinating characters encountered on the journey from Edo (now Tokyo) to the imperial capital of Kyoto. The Tōkaidō road was the most-traveled route between these two important cities, figuring heavily into popular Japanese art and culture in the mid-1800s. Cameron Art Museum presents the complete set of 55 prints from Hiroshige’s monumental oban series, known as the Upright Tōkaidō, created in 1855.

• Nearer to Nature, through Feb. 17, 2019 Humans have always been inspired and influenced by the world that surrounds us.

Featuring artwork from CAM’s permanent collection, Nearer to Nature highlights this fascination and contemplation of the natural world. Artists in the exhibition include Elliott Daingerfield, Minnie Evans, William Frerichs, Will Henry Stevens, along with contemporary artists such as Mark Flood, Guy Laramée and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. CAM Café open and serving delicious menu with full bar, 5pm9pm. Tues.-Sun., 11am-2pm; Thurs. nights, 5pm-9pm 910-395-5999. cameronartmuseum.org. 3201 S. 17th St.

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Manly Ave. KIDS NIGHT OUT Feb. 21, 6:30pm: Ages: 6-11. Parents drop off your kids at Maides Park to enjoy games, sports, arts & crafts.Pre-reg: Helen Dowd: helen.dowd@wilmingtonnc.gov.

Register: webreg.wilmingtonnc.gov. 910341-7867. Free! Maides Park, 1101 Manly Ave. SPRING EGGVENTURE Apr. 18, 9am-noon: Join the eggcitement at Halyburton Park. Programs and activities for the day inclulde Animal Eggs, and Nests. Egglympics, Story time, and Spring Nature Hike. Space limited and pre-registration required. Egg Hunts will take place at 9:30, 10:30, and 11:30 for children age 2-3-4-5- and 6-9. Total 9 egg hunts. $5/ participant. Deadline: Apr. 11. Halyburton Park, 4099. S. 17th St.

recreational WALK WITH A DOC Join us the 3rd Saturday of every month at 9am for a fun and healthy walk—held at the Midtown YMCA. Each walk beings with a brief physician-led discussion of a current health topic, then he/she spends time walking, answering questions and talking with walkers. Choose your own pace and distance. Free and open to anyone. YMCA Midtown, George Anderson Dr.

WB SCENIC TOURS Thurs., 10:30am: WB Scenic Tours birding boat cruise of Masonboro Island and Bradley Creek. Guided eco-cruises are educational boat tours designed to increase conservation awareness about local wildlife and sensitive coastline habitats in New Hanover County. Topics explained during the boat ride will include: salt marsh function, wetland plants, and strong emphasis on shorebird/water bird ecology and identification.

Birding tours are best when scheduled at low tide. • Sunset Tour of WB, Thurs., 5pm: Sunset with Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours departs from the Blockade Runner Dock.

Routes vary with season, weather, and whim on the Basic Sunset Cruise but may include Masonboro Island, Bradley Creek, Money Island or some other combination. Water, marsh, Shamrock, sunset – it’s a simple combination but very satisfying. Also, from experience, this is the best time to sight dolphins in the bay. RSVP: 910-200-4002 or wbst3000@gmail.com. WB Scenic Tours, 275 Waynick Blvd.

HIKES AND BIRDING First Friday bird hikes, ages 5/up; free. 3/1, 4/5, 9-10:30am: Bird-watch around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants, residents, and point out year-round species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome.

• Greenfield Lake Hike, 2/28, 8am-noon, 16 and up, $10. • Abby Nature Preserve, 3/21, 8am-noon, 16 and up, $10. • Holly Shelter

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lectures/literary HWF SPEECH CONTEST/SCHOLARSHIP Feb. 13, 6pm: “The Impact of Historic Preservation Contest” is presented by Historic Wilmington Foundation and provides participants and audience members education and appreciation about our local historic structures. Students will gain an exercise in the valuable leadership skill of public presentation, along with the opportunity to learn about the value of community awareness.

Admission to the event is free, but prospective participants must apply. Scholarships are presented to the three finalists as follows: 1st Place: $1,000; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250. These scholarships may be used to attend any community/junior college, approved vocational school, or university or college in the United States. Snipes Elementary, 2150 Chestnut St. www.historicwilmington.org

classes/seminars ADULT CRAFTERNOONS New monthly meet-up for adults who enjoy crafting. Drop in on the first Monday afternoon of every month at the Northeast Library. A different usable craft project will be featured each month. Free program, with

all supplies provided by a Friends of NHC Library LEAD Award. Reserve spot on calendar at www.NHCLibrary.org or 910-7986371. Librarian Annice Sevett: asevett@ nhcgov.com or 910-798-6371. 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. CRAFTEEN MINI GARDENS Crafty teens are invited for snacks and miniature garden making at Northeast Library.

Hands-on workshop is free but space is limited. To make sure there are enough seats and supplies, please register on calendar, NHCLibrary.org. 910-798-6371.

NHC NE Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. KIDS YOGA SERIES Feb. 5, 6pm: Yoga for kids! A playful, casual and very active class encouraging children to explore their creativity. Dynamic postures presented in a simple step-bystep format. No experience is necessary, and this yoga class is offered to kids only, ages 4-10. Parents, please read the list of Kids Yoga Rules to your children before they enter into class! Wilmington Yoga, 5329 Oleander Dr., Ste 200 HYPNOBIRTHING Through Feb. 16, 2-4:30pm: Amanda Dodson HBCE, CD(DONA) leads a series in HypnoBirthing “The Mongan Method”—a gentle and relaxing way to give birth. In class, we focus on breathing, relaxation, visualization and how fear can be associated with birth. “The Mongan Method” will teach you to place yourself in an ultra-calm

state using visualizations, music, self-hypnosis, and relaxation techniques. You and your body work together through your labor, easing pain and discomfort. In Hypnobirthing, you are totally conscious and in a strong state of relaxation and engagement with your body. Your mind is still functioning normally so you’re aware of what is going on around you. 5-week series; limited spots available! $275/couple. Longwave Yoga, 203 Racine Dr. #200 MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION Through Mar. 13, 6:30-7:30pm: Cultivate a different relationship between you and the things that challenge you in life, and relies completely upon tools you have.

Specifically, mindfulness helps you access the ability to be non-judgmental, compassionate, patient, present and aware.

You wouldn’t have come this far if these qualities did not exist in you somewhere.

8-week MBSR program focus and intention is to reconnect you with that inner wisdom and deep knowing that resides within you.

McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. mckayacupuncture.com HOMEWORK STRATEGIES AND Q&A Feb. 7, 6:30pm: For a child with a language-based learning disability, homework can be a challenge that affects the whole family. Join us for a free public workshop where parents will be exposed to strategies designed to support students’ efforts to complete homework assignments. A wide range of study tips, technology tools, time management aids, and advocating skills will be presented.

The presentations will be followed by a Q & A session with members of our trained Hill School staff. Registration is required. www.hillschoolofwilmington.org/events/ workshop-homework-strategies-and-q-a.

Hill School, 3333 Jaeckle Dr., Ste. 140 HISTORIC ILM PLAQUE PROGRAM Feb. 8, 6pm: If you’ve always been curious about your home’s history, you won’t want to miss this fun, informative, FREE how-to presentation on Wilmington’s popular historic plaque program. Professional researcher and Historic Wilmington Foundation Plaque Committee member Carol Bragale will walk you through the historic plaque application with invaluable research tips, tricks, and advice. Join us for sips and snacks and see architectural

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Climbing mountains has been a popular adventure since the nineteenth century, but there are still many peaks around the world that no one has ever ascended. They include the 24,591-fot-high Muchu Chhish in Pakistan, 23,691-foot Karjiang South in Tibet, and 12,600-foot Sauyr Zhotasy on the border of China and Kazakhstan. If there are any Aries mountaineers reading this horoscope who have been dreaming about conquering an unclimbed peak, 2019 will be a great time to do it, and now would be a perfect moment to plan or launch your quest. As for the rest of you Aries, what’s your personal equivalent of reaching the top of an unclimbed peak?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself” was a featured track in the movie “8 Mile,” and it won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2003. The creator himself was not present at the Oscar ceremony to accept his award, however. He was so convinced his song would lose that he stayed home. At the moment that presenter Barbra Streisand announced Eminem’s triumph, he was asleep in front of the TV with his daughter, who was watching cartoons. In contrast to him, I hope you will be fully available and on the scene for the recognition or acknowledgment that should be coming your way sometime soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

While enjoying its leisure time, the peregrine falcon glides around at 50 miles per hour. But when it’s motivated by the desire to eat, it may swoop and dart at a velocity of 220 miles per hour. Amazing! In accordance with your astrological omens, Gemini, I propose that we make the peregrine falcon your spirit creature for the next three weeks.

I suspect you will have extraordinary speed and agility and focus whenever you’re hunting for exactly what you want. So here’s a crucial question: what exactly do you want?

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CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Now and then the sun shines and rain falls at the same time. The meteorological name for the phenomenon is “sunshower,” but folklore provides other terms. Hawaiians may call it “liquid sunshine” or “ghost rain.” Speakers of the Tangkhul language in India imagine it as “the wedding of a human and spirit.” Some Russians refer to it as “mushroom rain,” since it’s thought to encourage the growth of mushrooms. Whatever you might prefer to call it, Cancerian, I suspect that the foreseeable future will bring you delightful paradoxes in a similar vein. And in my opinion, that will be very lucky for you, since you’ll be in the right frame of mind and spirit to thrive amidst just such situations.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

A study by the Fidelity financial services company revealed that in 43 percent of all couples, neither partner has an accurate knowledge of how much money the other partner earns. Meanwhile, research by the National Institute of Health concludes that among heterosexual couples, 36 percent of husbands misperceive how frequently their wives have orgasms. I bring this to your attention in order to sharpen your focus on how crucial it is to communicate clearly with your closest allies. I mean, it’s rarely a good idea to be ignorant about what’s going on with those close to you, but it’ll be an especially bad idea during the next six weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Torre Mayor is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Mexico City. When workers finished its construction in 2003, it was one of the world’s most earthquake-proof buildings, designed to hold steady during an 8.5-level temblor. Over the course of 2019, Virgo, I’d love to see you erect the metaphorical equivalent of that unshakable structure in your own life. The astrological omens suggest that doing so is quite possible. And the coming weeks will be an excellent time to launch that project or intensify your efforts to manifest it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Multitalented Libran singer and actor Donald Glover uses the name of Childish Gambino when he performs his music. How did he select that alias?

He used an online random name generator created by the rap group Wu-Tang Clan. I tried the same generator and got “Fearless Warlock” as my new moniker. You might want to try it yourself, Libra. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to add layers to your identity and expand your persona and mutate your self-image. The generator is here: tinyurl.com/yournewname. (P.S.: If you don’t like the first one you’re offered, keep trying until you get one you like.)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” sold for $450 million in 2017. Just twelve years earlier, an art collector had bought it for $10,000. Why did its value increase so extravagantly? Because in 2005, no one was sure it was an authentic da Vinci painting. It was damaged and had been covered with other layers of paint that hid the original image. After extensive efforts at restoration, the truth about it emerged. I foresee the possibility of a comparable, if less dramatic, development in your life during the next ten months, Scorpio. Your work to rehabilitate or renovate an underestimated resource could bring big dividends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

We can behold colors because of specialized cells in our eyes called cones. Most of us have three

types of cones, but a few rare people have four.

This enables them to see far more hues than the rest of us. Are you a tetrachromat, a person with super-vision? Whether you are or not, I suspect you will have extra powerful perceptual capacities in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be able to see more than you usually do. The world will seem brighter and deeper and more vivid. I urge you to deploy your temporary superpower to maximum advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

There are two kinds of minor, boring little tasks.

One is when you’re attending to a detail that’s not in service to a higher purpose; the other is when you’re attending to a detail that is a crucial step in the process of fulfilling an important goal. An example of the first might be when you try in vain to scour a permanent stain on a part of the kitchen counter that no one ever sees. An example of the second is when you download an update for an existing piece of software so your computer works better and you can raise your efficiency levels as you pursue a pet project. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to keep this distinction in mind as you focus on the minor, boring little tasks that are crucial steps in the process of eventually fulfilling an important goal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Can you sit on your own head? Not many people can. It requires great flexibility. Before comedian Robin Williams was famous, he spontaneously did just that when he auditioned for the role of the extraterrestrial immigrant Mork, the hero of the TV sitcom “Mork and Mindy.” The casting director was impressed with Williams’ odd but amusing gesture, and hired him immediately. If you’re presented with an opportunity sometime soon, I encourage you to be inspired by the comedian’s ingenuity. What might you do to cinch your audition, to make a splashy first impression, to convince interested parties that you’re the right person?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Twitter wit Notorious Debi Hope advises us, “Before you diagnose yourself with depression or low self-esteem, first make sure that you are not, in fact, just surrounded by assho--s.” That’s wise counsel for you to keep in mind during the next three weeks. Let me add a few corollaries. First, stave off any temptation you might have to believe that others know what’s good for you better than you do. Second, figure out what everyone thinks of you and aggressively liberate yourself from their opinions. Third, if anyone even hints at not giving you the respect you deserve, banish them for at least three weeks.Listen well.

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